James Edward Lutton

James Edward Lutton, 81, of Westernport, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Born in McKees Rocks, PA on April 15, 1942, he was the only son of Harold and Thelma Ludwig Lutton, having five sisters.
Upon graduating from Rostraver High School in 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Lou Budd.  They moved to Westernport after he accepted a job with the WV Pulp and Paper Company (Westvaco Luke Mill).  He worked in the maintenance department as a millwright for 42 years and was married for 62 years.  He had three sons that he coached through little league baseball. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, WV, and regularly helped in the kitchen with soup and dinner sales.  A Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he enjoyed watching the games every season. 

Two sisters preceded him in death, Betty Allinder & Carol Campbell and a granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Lutton. He is survived by his wife Betty, three sisters, Ellen Fertall (John) of Smithfield, PA, Jana Bomboris (Richard) of Medina, OH, and Georganne Konkol of Belle Vernon, PA; three sons, Edward (Roseanna), Scott (Lisa), and Todd (Gail); seven grandchildren that were his pride and joy, Jaron (Bailey), Brian, Emily, Joshua (Isabelle), Dane (Amie), Tessa, (fiancé Aaron Fitzgerald), Kalyn and two great grandchildren Caden & Gavin.

The family will receive friends at Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Thursday, September 14 from 2 to 4pm & 6 to 8pm.

A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, September 15, at 11am officiated by Deacon Harold Bradley.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 10am.

Interment will be at Philos Cemetery, Westernport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, WV.