James W. Lorenz, Jr., 59, of Warren, PA. died Monday evening, June 25, 2012 at Select Specialty, Erie, PA. after a illness of the past month. He was born August 30, 1952 in Warren, PA. and was a 1970 graduate of Warren Area High School. Jim was employed with the Rouse Warren County Home, Warren State Hospital, worked at Group Homes in Warren, PA. In his later years, he was the caregiver of his mother. He was an avid Penn State Sports Fan. Christmas was his favorite holiday. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church.

He is survived by his father, James W. Lorenz, Sr. with whom he resided with, 1 Brother – David W. Lorenz and wife, Jean of N. Warren, PA., 3 Nieces – Kim E. Lorenz of Bellfonte, PA., June Borden and her husband, Bob and their children, Devin and Kaitlyn Borden of Sheffield, PA., Jennifer Wolcott and her husband, Jon and their children, Joseph Rutsky, Hunter and Dustin Wolcott of Sugar Grove, PA. , 2 Nephews – David M. Lorenz of Warren, PA., Mark Lundmark and his son, Bailey Lundmark of Russell, PA., 2 Aunts – Ermina McCoy of Warren, PA., Phyllis Dunham of Pleasantville, PA., several cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn M. Lorenz who died February 23, 2007, stillborn triplet sisters – Mary Ann, Sherri Ann and Elizabeth Barbara Lorenz, triplet brothers – Patrick, Joseph and David Lorenz. There will be no visitation hours observed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday, June 29, 2012 at St. Joseph R.C. Church at 1:30 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren General Hospital Dialysis Unit, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or St. Joseph R.C. Church Educational Center, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365. Those wishing to place e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com