Industry veteran Jim Ison dies at 68

Nov. 7, 2007

Jim Ison, 68, a consultant for McCourt Industries/Corghi, died yesterday after a long battle with leukemia. He was 68.

Ison was a 40-year veteran in the industry, starting with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He also was formerly vice president of Allen Testproducts, which was purchased by SPX Corp.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Zak–Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage, Doylestown, Ohio 44230 (330-658-2211).

Mass in Ison's honor will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Doylestown Church Nazarene, 15197 Portage St., Doylestown, Ohio (330-658-6692).