O'CONNOR JAMES R. Age 82, a Sewickley resident since 1984, formerly of Glen Osborne, Avalon and Moon Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh on July 26, 1933, he was the only child to the late James J. and Emily (Bricks) O'Connor. A talented and creative artist, he had been in advertising for such companies as Heinz, Rockwell, Ketchum MacLeod and Grove as well as Fisher Scientific. In his retirement, he enjoyed being the front desk clerk for Sewickley Country Inn. A 1952 graduate of Moon Area High School, he went to the University of Pittsburgh where he obtained his BA in 1956 and Master's in Journalism. James is survived by his cousin Patricia O'Connor Slinsky of Dravosburg, PA. Growing up in Avalon, he considered the Caldwells his second family, Jack Caldwell of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Bill Caldwell of McCandless Township, Bob Caldwell of Franklin Park, Judy Caldwell Martinson of Mars, the late Janet Caldwell Peden and their parents, John and Helen. A private graveside service will be held in United Cemetery. Arrangements by COPELAND'S.A memorial service will be planned later this year. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
