James E. Layton
Uniontown
James E. Layton, 81, of Uniontown, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Mt. St. Macrina Manor, Uniontown.
He was born on March 24, 1944, in Vanderbilt, a son of the late James H. and Julia Loya Layton.
Jim was a graduate of Connellsville High School. He was formerly employed at the United States Steel, Clairton Works, and he retired from Uniontown Hospital.
He was a member of the Dunbar Eagles and the Connellsville VFW and American Legion. He was an avid hunter and loved his Harley and his Corvette.
He is survived by his sons: Jeffrey Layton and his wife, Michelle of Connellsville, James S. Layton and his wife, Amy of Uniontown and Robert Layton of Mount Pleasant; his grandchildren: Ryan Layton, Sarah Kemple and her husband, Michael, Jonathan Layton, Zackery Layton and his fiancee, Lauren Coffman and Shane Layton.; great-grandson, Evan Kemple; his brother, John Layton and his wife, Sue of Connellsville; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Layton of Vanderbilt.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert E. Layton; a sister, Rosalind Quinn and his companion, Janet Phelan.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 E. Green Street, Connellsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, with the Reverend Brian Swan officiating. Interment will follow in the Cochran Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Connellsville VFW and American Legion Honor Guard.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Mt. Macrina Manor for their care of Mr. Layton during his time there.
To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com