James B. Cochlan, age 85, of Miami Township, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1933 in Newark, Ohio to the late Burkey and Carolyn Cochlan.

Along with his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Cochlan and grandson, Jess Hollon. Jim will be greatly missed by his children, Steve (Susan) Cochlan, Jamie Cochlan, Debbie Cochlan and Chrissy (Chris) Perrucci; grandchildren, Cullen, Stephanie and Cassidy Cochlan, Chelsee Meyers, Katie (Logan) Hall, Jen, Madi and Joey Perrucci and Katryce Hollon; great-grandchildren, Tenley and Tanner Hollon; and numerous additional relatives.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 1 PM to 2 PM at Newcomer – South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The Memorial Service will begin at 2 PM.

We will meet at David’s Cemetery (4600 Mad River Rd, Dayton, OH 45429) on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 10 AM for the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) or to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

On behalf of the Cochlan family, we thank all of you for being so special in Jim’s life.

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