James S. Conover, 78, of Rittman, died Jan. 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 10, 1938 in Seville to Henry and Ruth (Young-Baker) Conover.

James graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1956.

He married Phyllis “Cookie” Workman on Aug. 23, 1957, still keeping close till her death. Then he married Susanne Walters, who passed away in 1971. James married Geraldine Dunkle in 1972 and she survives.

James worked at Conflow until their closing and then retired from Technocast in Orrville. He enjoyed train trips, bluegrass music, traveling, and was known to be an avid fan of all Ohio sports. James especially loved to spend time with his family.

James will be deeply missed by his wife, Geraldine; children, Christine (John) Bricker of Rittman, Lisa (Richard) Laux of Wadsworth, Taya Comer of Doylestown, Blossom (Ken) Patterson of Marshallville and Loretta (Mickey) Carpenter of Wadsworth; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, John Conover of Wadsworth, Jere Conover of Maryland and Jack (Jane) Conover of Malvern.

James was preceded in death by his wives, Phyllis and Susanne; and a brother, Ted Conover.

Memorial contributions may be made to Summa Hospice at 1007 Gorge Blvd., Akron, OH 44310.

Roberts Funeral Home handled the arrangements.