James Andrew Pearn

James Andrew Pearn, age 62 of Chardon, passed away January 22, 2018 at Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon. Born July 25, 1955 in Sayre, PA to Jack and Betty (nee: Belles) Pearn, he had been a longtime area resident. He worked as a machinist with both GE and Conrail. Jim was a handyman who could fix anything. He was a cat lover; enjoyed his model trains and had a love for antique cars. His greatest joy was his three girls. Survivors include his wife Alfreda (nee: Prybe) Pearn of Chardon; daughters Courtney (Ray) Jenkins of Chardon and Melissa (Scott) Shreiner New Franklin, OH; grandsons Caleb Shreiner and Dylan Jenkins; siblings Tom (Diane) Pearn of Mayfield Village, OH, Paula Purvis of Minerva, OH and Randy (Sue) Pearn of Wadsworth, OH; half-sisters Tammy Pearn of Wooster, OH, Lori Kaiser of Lexington, SC and Debra Wagner of Lilburn, GA; step mother Jeanette Pearn of Hebron, KY and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother George Belles. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30am on Monday, January 29, 2018 at St. Mary Parish 401 North Street, Chardon followed by burial at All Souls Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 4-8pm at DeJohn Funeral Homes and Crematory 126 South Street, Chardon, OH. Arrangements entrusted to Marc F. Burr Funeral Service. Information, condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .