James R. Siville, 79, of Wayne, Ohio passed away Sunday November 5, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1943 in Lima, Ohio.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Brethren Church in Wayne, Ohio as well as a member of the UAW. James was a long-time baseball umpire and basketball official in Wood and Lucas County. He married Nancy (Bateson) on April, 25, 1964 and she preceded him in death on July 24, 2020.
James is survived by his sons Scott (Chris) Siville of Bowling Green, Ohio and Jimmy Siville of Fairborn, Ohio as well as his daughter Debbie (Dan) Avery of Rossford, Ohio. Also surviving are his eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and sister, Miriam Marquez.
Along with his wife, Nancy, he was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Irene (Smith) Siville as well as his sisters Sharon and Jane.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday November 13, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion United Brethren Church, 7481 Bays Rd. Wayne, Ohio 43466. A visitation period will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Pastor Andre Laird will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion cemetery in Wayne, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be given in James’ honor to the Mt. Zion United Brethren Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with Dunn Funeral Home, located in the Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 West Wooster Street.
To leave an online condolence or share a fond memory with the Siville family, please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
