James Joseph Pernus Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Joseph Pernus of Painesville, Ohio, who passed away on December 14, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James Joseph had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James Joseph may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his son Mark Pernus; his parents, Joseph William and Johanna Pernus (Hannikman); and his siblings, Joel (Joyce Pernus) and Theadore Banaszek (Rome).
He is survived by: his significant other Joy; his children, Rebecca Federer (Steven) and Rich Kaminski; and his siblings, Jeffrey Pernus (Glenda), Jill Vogel (Thomas), Nancy Travnik (Ray), Karen Schmoele (George), Michelle Amato (Peter) and Debbie Leasure. He is also survived by Three grandchildren and Six great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.