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James A. Pirrung, 68, of Carrolton formerly of Massillon, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.
He was born on September 9, 1957 to James and Donna (Holt) Pirrung in Columbus, OH.
He was a 1976 graduate of Tuslaw High School. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps. James was a long haul truck driver retiring in 2022. He liked to work with his hands, fixing cars, remodeling and working on projects at his home. James was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Barbara. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed traveling and visiting family.
James is survived by his loving mother, Donna Pirrung; sisters, Jean Pirrung, Sharon Wyles, Christine (Rod) Ebert, and Pam (Jack) Close; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James T. Pirrung and brother, Robert J. Pirrung.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9:00am-10:30am at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Fr. Thomas Cebula at Divine Mercy Parish, St. Barbara at 11:00 am.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Kidney Fund and American Heart Association.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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