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BROOKFIELD - Kenneth R. James, 81, of Brookfield, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2026, at his home.
Mr. James was born Oct. 31, 1945, in Warren, son of the late Kenneth and Helen Politsky James.
He was a 1963 graduate of Howland High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University, recognized Magna Cum Laude. Ken went on to receive his Certified Public Accountant license.
A well-respected Certified Public Accountant, Ken owned and operated his own firm, Kenneth James & Associates, in Warren, prior to becoming the chief financial officer of Windsor House.
Ken honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Los Alamitos, California, during the Vietnam Era.
Ken was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren.
Ken was a respected and active member of the community; he served on various boards of directors, including Sharon Regional Hospital, First National Bank, Christian H. Buhl Legacy Trust and the Shenango Valley Foundation. He generously shared his professional and financial advice with many nonprofit organizations throughout the Valley, and his contributions will continue to have a lasting impact on the lives of many others.
In his personal life, Ken enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also had a passion for classic cars and was a charter member of the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) and a lifetime member of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
His beloved wife of 51 years, Virginia M. "Ginny" James, whom he married on Sept. 16, 1967, preceded him in death on June 21, 2019. Ken was also preceded in death by three sisters, Linda Lebanc, Kathy James and Marty Zelinsky.
Ken is survived by his son, Dr. Michael J. James, and his wife, Melanie, of Baltimore, Maryland; his grandson, Michael A. James and fiancée, Samantha Blandino, of Washington D.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorial donations be directed to the John and Dorothy Masternick Foundation for the Virginia M. James Nursing Scholarship, C/O Windsor House Inc., 101 W. Liberty St., Girard, OH 44420.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (11-11-26) in SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 180 Belvedere NE, Warren, with Father Miron Kerul Kmec officiating.
Entombment: All Souls Cemetery, Cortland.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
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