James (Jim) E. Zilhaver, 92, of Xenia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Xenia Health and Rehab.

Jim was born April 19, 1930 in Franklin, PA to James W. and Beatrice (Hull) Zilhaver. After graduating from Franklin High School and attending Franklin Commercial College , with an Associate Degree in Accounting and Budgeting, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 during the Korea War Era.

Jim was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in 1953, serving as carrier, window clerk and Foreman of Mail, retiring after 35 years, in 1988. During his retirement he was employed at Flagship Funds as Superintendent of Mail Room and Xenia Car Wash. Jim married Grace (Hall) McKamey August 2, 1969, who preceded him in death May 2, 2022. Jim is survived by daughters: Judy McKamey Lewis and Shirley McKamey (Charley) Stepp; grandchildren: Kellie Lewis, Mindy (Troy) Shelley and Troy Kurtz; great grandchildren: Kylie Kurtz (Hunter Cole), Tyler Guisleman and Khloie Lewis, as well as great nephew: Chris Manor. Jim is further survived by sister: Janet Manyette of FL; and sister-in-law: Shirley Zilhaver of PA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings: Charles Zilhaver and Kay Turner, several sisters and brothers-in-law, grandson Andrew Kurtz, and son-in-law Richard A. Lewis.

The family would like to thank all of those who cared for Jim from Crossroads Hospice and Xenia Health and Rehab.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 10810 E. 45 ^th Street, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK  74146.

Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia during private services.