"Jaime and Family,God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. I know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared with your Father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart and mind\'s eye forever. Fair Winds and Following Seas. Juliette"
In loving memory of
James Conley
James A. Conley, 86, of Sun City, Arizona and formerly Meadville, PA, died Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Adele B. and James G. Conley. He was a graduate of David B. Oliver High School, Pittsburgh, PA, attended the University of Pittsburgh and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He married Joan Dickey who preceded him in death on May 15, 2007. He owned and operated Vicon, Inc. until he retired to Sun City, AZ in 1993. He was a Meadville YMCA swimming coach, and an avid sailor, ice skater and boat racer. He was a builder and inventor having held many patents over his lifetime. Survivors include daughter, Jaime James and her husband, Kevin, of Phoenix, AZ; son, Robert S. Conley and his wife Kelly Anne of Meadville, PA and two grandsons. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert J. Conley and a son David M. Conley. A memorial gathering will be held at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 from 2:00-4:00 pm on April 13, 2013 with military honors and a memorial service at 3:00 pm. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
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"Jaime I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The McSweeney Family"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of James Conley. I pray that God will comfort Jaime James and the family during this time."
"Hi jamie i am so sorry to hear about your father i know you were very close, my prayers are with you if you ever need a friend i am here for you love you shirley"
"Dear Jaime, Robbie and family: My sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. He was such a nice, sweet man. I have such wonderful memories of both of your parents and the entire swimming community in Meadville. Their contributions to the community were magnificent, especially for the swimmers. We were a powerhouse that has gone unmatched over the years, decades. Know that I am thinking of you and know that both of your parents had a positive impact on my life. With sincerity and hugs, Kathy Dempsey"
"It\'s the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you\'ll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. Let your memories comfort you in this difficult time ... My prayers are with you and your family, Julie "
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family."