James Pelczar, age 91, of Galion passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026 at home.
Born April 28, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Stanley and Ruth (Tischler) Pelczar.
Jim worked for SPS Technologies for 40 years and then worked for 4 years at Candlewood Lake. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galion and enjoyed working the annual fish fry and other charity events. He was a 4th degree member of the Knight’s of Columbus. He restored old boats and enjoyed sailing, and fishing. He liked to go camping and traveled with his family to Maine, Wisconsin and Massachusetts. He also enjoyed shooting black powder guns.
He is survived by his two daughters: Diane (John) Banks and Lisa (John Hamar) Pelczar, seven grandchildren Leah Pelczar, Sara (Frank) Prince, Kayla Pelczar, Jack (Megan) Sparico, Sr., Christina (Victor) Davila, Amanda (Tracy Cushler) Sparico and Dennis Tvrdik, eight great grandchildren: Salvatore, Maria, Jack Jr., Olivia, Brayden, Alexi, Jaxson and Malcolm, great-great granddaughter Charlotte, his friend and companion Adeline Hickok and brother-in-law and sister-in law Pat and Glenn Rybka.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Pelczar, son James Pelczar, brother Stanley Pelczar Jr., and sister Mary Ann Kozora.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday July 31, 2026 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday August 1, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 135 N. Liberty Street, Galion, Ohio. Burial will take place at Church of the Visitation Cemetery in Topping, Virginia
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of James Pelczar, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel
Website: snyderfuneralhomes.com