James S. Ayers, 85, of Monaca, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, in  Providence Care Center.

Born March 27, 1939, in Conway, he was the son of the late Willis and Edna (Brimner) Ayres.  He retired as a nurse's assistant from the Medical Center of Beaver County in 2001.  Prior to, James worked in the Rochester Hospital and Beaver County Hospital.  He enjoyed spending time with family, movies, tv shows and most of all music.  His faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ was very important to him.  He served as a eucharistic minister at St. Mary's in Beaver Falls.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marian (Strobel) Ayres in 2014; his five brothers, Willis Jr., George, Roger, Frank and Edward Ayres; and his five sisters, Ruth Deller, Ida Johnson, Ethel McCue, Amanda Ayres and Mary Hewlett.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Mark Friday; his granddaughter, Brittany Lynn (John) Newcomb; his great-granddaughter, Aubree Rose Newcomb; and his step-grandson, Mark Friday Jr.  He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, having a special bond with his niece and her husband, Brenda and Ray Thomas; and Marie Musser and Michele Seaman, both of Ohio.

Friends and family are invited to attend his memorial visitation, which will be held on Saturday, August 17 ^th from 5pm-7pm in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS.- 340 Third St., Beaver-www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 19 ^th at 10:30 am  at Our Lady of the Valley Parish (St. Cecelia's Catholic Church)- 628 Virginia Ave., Rochester PA 15074.

Inurnment will follow in St. Cecelia's Cemetery.