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James V. Gurto, 88 of Wexford, Pa, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at UPMC Passavant following complications from open heart surgery.

    Jim was born in  Conneaut on September 20, 1919 the son of Peter and Mary Gurto. 

    He was a proud WWII veteran in the 67th Squadron of the Pacific Air Force and a life-long member of the American Legion Post 151 of Conneaut and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.   He was retired from U.S. Airways following 33 years of dedicated service.  In his retirement years he enjoyed woodworking, traveling and spending time with his family.  He was an avid Pittsburgh sports enthusiast. 

    Jim was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Rose Speer, Mary Moneypenny, and Sue Petrovski; and three brothers, Anthony Gurto, Frank Gurto and Joe Gurto.

    Jim is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Elizabeth “Bea” Gurto; daughters, Nancy Burford of Greensburg, PA, Janice and David White of Bellingham, WA, and Patricia Kolling of Wexford.  He was the loving grandfather of Daniel and David Burford; Amanda Purdie, Kelley and Jennifer Kolling.  He is also survived by his sister, Florence Lewis of  Conneaut; and brothers, Pat and Gayle Gurto of Conneaut, and Christy and Peggy Gurto of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and several nieces and nephews. 

    The family will welcome friends from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2008 and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the George A Thomas Funeral Home, Inc., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA.

    Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 12 Noon at Salem United Methodist Church, 350 Manor Road, Wexford, PA, followed by interment in Pinewood Memorial Gardens in Cranberry Twp.

    Memorial contributions can be made to UPMC Passavant Foundation, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 of to Salem United Methodist Church. 

    Envelopes are also available at the Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.