James Richard "Jim" Lightner, Sr., 46, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his home.

Jim was born on October 12, 1976, in Grove City, a son of the late Richard Harry and Rebecca Jane (Reeher) Lightner and attended Shenango High School.

He loved tinkering and working on electronics. Previously, he worked at Burger King.

An avid Steelers, Jim also enjoyed hanging out with his friends and fishing.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Christine Marie Mikulski, whom he married on October 3, 1998; three daughters, Kayla Lightner, Sharon, Tierra Lightner, Sharpsville, and Danyelle Jones, New Castle; a son, Franky Mikulski, Hermitage; six grandchildren, Michael, Chase, Aiden, Felix, Iver and Kade; three sisters, Melissa Kay Bowser, and her husband Joseph, Grove City, Michelle Barr and her husband Reed, Delaware, and Courtney Donaldson and her husband Bucky, Arizona; and a brother, Vern Lightner and his fiancé Michelle, Sligo, PA.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a son, James Richard Lightner.

There will be a memorial gathering at 3 p.m. Saturday (04/08/2023) at 490 Lucy Street, Masury, OH 44438.