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James W. Halstead

3/12/1941 - 6/12/2025

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Obituary For James W. Halstead

James W. Halstead, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at The Province of Wexford in Warrendale, PA. He was born March 12, 1941 in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Clyde W. Halstead and Mary Belle Pietrangelo.

Jim was a member of Wintersville Methodist Church, Steubenville Masonic Lodge 45, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville, Aladdin Shrine of Columbus Ohio, and Boilermakers Local 154. He also taught scuba diving from 1982-1991 at Millsop Center.

After 29 years of service, Jim retired from USAF in 2001. Master Sergeant Halstead proudly served his country in Vietnam, Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Bosnia.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Patricia J. Halstead. Surviving are his daughter Jamie M. Littell; son Michael J. Halstead and two grandchildren Brooklyn S. Littell and Tanner S. Littell.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Monday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of Masonic services at 5:45 p.m.

Funeral Service at 6 p.m. with Rev. Clint Quillen officiating.

Private burial at Cadiz Union Cemetery.

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  • 08/08/2025

    Bill Costello

    My condolences to the Halstead family on your loss. Jimmy helped to "keep them flying"! MSgt Bill Costello 171st MSG (retired)

  • 06/15/2025

    Stephen DiDonato

    I remember Jimmy at the 171st Maintenance Operation Center where he worked. I use to talk and tease him a little while waiting for the pilots to come in for debriefing. I was the avionics specialist and Jimmy would ask about the problem I was about to debrief. We had fun teasing each other...

  • 06/14/2025

    Larry and Patricia Sneathen

    Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a great man and always willing to jump in and help the Shriners whatever they needed. He truly will be missed. Rest in peace buddy.

  • 06/14/2025

    Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of James W. Halstead, give you peace, comfort and strength... Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten... My thoughts and prayers to the family of .... US Air Force Veteran, James W. Halstead, is "A True American Hero" God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

  • 06/13/2025

    Theo. Bertz

    Very sorry to hear this news. Jimmy was behind my class at CHS . Always very positive friendly & engaging. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all including CHS Alums.

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