James R. McAlpine

James R. McAlpine, age 66, formerly of Mars, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 after an illness.

Born in Butler, PA on July 30, 1954, he was the son of the late John and Goldie Gibson McAlpine.

Jim graduated from Mars High School and worked as a Quality Control Specialist for nuclear power plants throughout the U.S.

He was a member of the Mars U.P. Church and the Mars Volunteer Fire Company.

Surviving are a sister, Nancy Painter of Zelienople, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a great great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ken, Ed and Jack McAlpine.

Service and burial in Mars Cemetery are private under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Memorials may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd, Renfrew, PA 16053.