James 'Jim' L. Vaia, 88, of Delmont, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born July 7, 1935, in Ringertown, to the late Arthur and Lena (DeGol) Vaia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Vaia. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife of 70 years, LaVerne (Kramer) Vaia; his dog, Molly; his children, Flash (Kim) Vaia, Dan (Terri) Vaia, and Missy Vaia; his grandchildren, Tony Vaia, Bobbi Jo Vaia, Jennifer (Chris) Askins, Mark (Devon) Vaia, and Eric (Christa) Vaia; 10 great-grandchildren, Lena (Ethan) Vaia, Franki Vaia, Vin and Ivy Vaia, Mila Askins, Jaxson and Jade Vaia, Max, Arista, and Judah Vaia; and his siblings, Butch (Patti) Vaia and Yvonne Herald. He enjoyed spending time with his family, cutting grass in the summer, riding on his tractor, and digging in the dirt. The family wants to thank all of his caregivers and Via Quest Hospice for the wonderful care he was given. Respecting the Vaia family's wishes everything was private. VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Dr. Delmont, 724-468-1177, was entrusted with all arrangements. To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.