James Ross Worstell
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James Ross Worstell, age 79, born May 30, 1942, in Canonsburg, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2022, in Frederick, MD.
Jim is the oldest son of Ross James Worstell (d. 1999) and Mildred May (Williams) Worstell of Canonsburg, PA. He is survived by his mother Mildred and three brothers, Bob, Ron, and Paul.
Jim is also survived by his children, James R. Worstell Jr., J. Peter Worstell (Stephanie), Darla Ridilla, Pamela Worstell-Alesi, Melissa Ridilla-Schwarzbard (Erez), Timothy Worstell (Melanie), and David Ridilla. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jim was a 1960 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and entered the United States Coast Guard after graduation where he served his country with distinction through 8 years of service. He became an accomplished chef and enjoyed preparing simple, delicious meals throughout his life. He married Betty Lou (Ross) Worstell in 1963 (d. 1989) and attended Baptist Bible College in Clark Summit, PA where he earned his Pastoral degree. He became the senior pastor of Calvary Bible Church in 1977 and continued to preach the gospel in the Mon Valley till 1990.
He married Nancy (Richards-Ridilla) Worstell in 1990 (d. 2013) and moved to Orlando, FL in 1997-2016. He then moved with family to Monrovia, MD in 2016-2019 and lived the rest of his life at Montevue Assisted Living Facility in Frederick, MD, where he was heavily involved in many different activities. Affectionately called Grampy by many, Jim loved his Pittsburgh Steelers, and would call his mother every Sunday (If the Penguins or Pirates weren't playing).
2 Timothy 4:7-8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day."
Memorial service will be at 10:00am, Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, at Calvary Bible Church 990 4th Street Extension Charleroi, PA. 15022. Interment at 12:00pm at Mon Valley Memorial Cemetery 49 2nd Street Extension Donora, PA. 15033.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making donations to:
Coast Guard Foundation at coastguardfoundation.org
Or The Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org
James's care has been entrusted to the Acacia Society.
*For those unable to attend, services will be streamed live through Zoom and Facebook live. Details to follow. *