Obituary of James M. Jacobs

James M. “Ernie” “EJ” Jacobs Jr., age 66 of Mount Pleasant, PA, died Thursday, (12/3/2020) in the UPMC-Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jacobs was born August 2, 1954 in Mount Pleasant, PA, the son of the late James and Virginia Tabita Jacobs. He was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic. Church. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Mt. Pleasant Area High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed as a bartender at the VFW Post 3368 in Mt. Pleasant. He is survived by his loving family: his sisters, Karen (Bruce) Potoka of Santibel, FL and Traci (John) Stairs of Mt. Pleasant. EJ is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his Brother Mark Jacobs in 1977 and his nephew; Paul Garstecki Jr. in 2013. Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at 10::00 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Summit and Silver Streets, Mt. Pleasant, PA. We respectfully request your adherence to all current medical guidelines, including wearing a mask and social distancing, as well as your understanding as we maintain occupancy limits. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Research Hospital Memorial Fund, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in Memory of James “Ernie” Jacobs. Private Inurnment will be in St. Pius X Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com