James M. Thielges

Jim Thielges, 62, of 2230 Peet Brook Road, lost his 12 year battle with cancer on Wed., May 22, 2013, at home, showing his strength and courage throughout these years. He was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Jim was born May 27, 1950 in Port Allegany, PA and was a son of Dale and Imogene Dufton Thiegles. Jim worked at Elliott's Saw Mill, and as a groundskeeper in different places while living in Florida. He was a self employed owner/operator of "Jim's Handyman and Cleaning Service" until his retirement in about 2010, due to his illness. Jim loved to ride his Harley with Susie. He also enjoyed fishing, and camping and spending time with his family. Jim is survived by Susie Tucker, his life long companion of 23 years, and she was the love of his life. Jim is also survived by one son, Michael (Jess) Thielges of Crosby, PA; one daughter, Michelle Reis of Saxonburg, PA; one stepson, Rob L. (Julie) Rees of Stayton, OR; a sister-in-law, Mindy Tucker of Port Orange, FL; four grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, Shyanne, & Joshua; two brothers, Dale Thielges of Port Allegany, PA, and Bob Thielges of Two Rivers, AK; three sisters, Joanne Petrosewitz of Coudersport, PA, Janice (Gary) Lias of Falls Creek, PA, and Marguerite Parker of Port Allegany, PA; and several special nieces & nephews. No visitation will be held. A memorial Service will be held at a date & time to be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. #646 E. State Street, Olean. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Melanoma Research, P.O. Box #22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to the American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite #300, Rockville, MD 20852. Online condolences may be made by clicking o the button above.