James B. Ketchum, age 80, of Yellow Creek Township, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Heritage Valley Medical Center of Beaver, PA.. James was born September 16, 1931 in East Liverpool, OH. He is the son of the late Emmett and the late Norma (Talbott) Ketchum. He married Carolyn A.Mick on July 1, 1950, who died on February 9, 2004.

He was employed by the former Crucible Steel and GM Lordstown.

He is survived by two daughters: Karen (Robert) Vincent of Wellsville, OH, Jamie (Brady) Spence of N. Canton, OH and two sons: Jeff (Linda) Ketchum of Wellsville, OH, Greg (Jeanna) Ketchum of Kalamazoo, MI; one brother: Frank Ketchum of Wellsville, OH; 10 Grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street, Wellsville, OH with Pastor Derek Marotta and Rev. Bill Betterridge officiating. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Wellsville.

Calling hours will be Monday, January 9 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street, Wellsville, OH.