MOUNT VERNON – James P. Bechtol, 61, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at his home. He was born on Jan. 7, 1960, in Mount Vernon to Yvonne (Kearns) Becthol and the late James L. Bechtol.
James was a truck driver and worked for Ross Brothers in Mount Vernon. He enjoyed repairing tractors, especially John Deere, riding motorcycles and fixing cars. James kept busy either working in the garage or helping others in need.
James is survived by his wife, Annette (Olah) Bechtol; his mother, Yvonne; sisters, Regina (Richard) Fox of Mount Vernon, Marilyn (Randy) Ike of Mount Vernon, Angela Gassaway of Florida and Ann (Terry) Gardner of Mount Vernon; several nieces and nephews; a son; a daughter; and two step grandchildren.
In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by a sister, Wendy Carpenteri.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon.
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The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James P. Bechtol.
