James C. Lozier

James Copeland Lozier, "Uncle Jim" to many, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the age of 90. Born on August 22, 1934 to William Henry Lozier and Edythe Copeland Lozier, in recent years,Jim resided in South Greensburg but in his heart, he was a life-long resident of Mount Pleasant. He graduated from Ramsey High School, Class of 1952; Grove City College (BA History) and the University of Pittsburgh (M. Ed.). Beginning in 1956, Jim taught Social Studies at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville. In 1967 he was a founder and then long-time Board Member of the Franklin Regional School System's Credit Union. After retiring he took many great vacations with family and friends. His passion for family genealogy, history, and deep love for Mount Pleasant led him to devote many fun years to the Mount Pleasant Historical Society. He was intimately involved in the relocation and erection of two authentic log cabins on Washington Street creating a permanent home for the Historical Society. "Jim was named the Citizen of the year by the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant. Jim was a proud 32nd Degree Mason. He was a devoted long-term caregiver and supporter for family members as they aged, including his Grandmother Sadie Ridenour Lozier.

These wonderful testaments aside, Jim Lozier's two greatest loves were his many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins, and his well-known "Cabin" in Laurelville. From 1955 until he became ill, Jim Lozier sustained and nurtured his Cabin as a refuge for family and friends for 70 years. As for family, Jim was simply the Greatest Uncle Ever! He will forever be remembered as the "Fun Uncle" loved by all.

Jim Lozier is survived by his brother, Lt. Col. William E. Lozier (US Army Ret.); nephews William (Rose) Lozier of Florence NJ; David (Beth) Lozier, Esq. of Chippewa; Nieces, Amy Lozier of Roeland Park KS; Marianne (Sam) Sowell of Harrison City; Linda Lozier of Greensburg; Great Nephews John (Katie) Adams of Carbondale CO; David Kephart of Kansas City KS; Great Nieces Katie (Ryan) Lozier of Philadelphia; Sarah (Derek) Lozier of Chippewa; and Rebecca (Tim) Lozier of University Heights OH. Jim's cousins, and cousins­ in-laws, are many, including Copelands, Spencers, Whetsels, Ridenours, Crawfords, and Posters. Jim saw each and every one as an intimate part of his life and legacy. The same goes for his close hunting buddies at the Ahlborn-Lessman-Degentesh Camp in Benezette.

The family wants to recognize and thank Jim's loving caregivers from Home Instead and the Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Greensburg. Friends will be received from 4pm-8pm on Friday August 15, 2025 and 10 to 11am Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc. 730 W. Main Street Mt Pleasant where the funeral service will be held at 11am.officiated by Timothy Spencer. Please visit Jim's online memorial at rega,slater.funeral.com to sign the condolonce guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director