James Betras, age 74 of Jeannette died February 28, 2024, at UPMC East. He was born May 20, 1949, in Wilmerding, PA., a son of the late Charles and Mary Fletcher Betras. Prior to his retirement, James was employed by RIDC Park as an assembler of heart catheter wires. A graduate of Norwin Class of 1967, he enjoyed CB radios, drag car racing, flew model airplanes and was an avid mechanic. He was a member of the Herminie Gun Club. He is survived by a daughter, Deanna Betras and two grandchildren, Athena and Fedor. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be private in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. www.shireyfuneralhome. com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.