JAMES A. NEEDHAM, age 76. Beloved husband of Dottie (nee Adkins); father of Patrick (Sarah) and Stephen; son of the late Theresa (nee Fussi) and Wilbert; brother of the late Wilbert; uncle, cousin and lifelong friend of many and his beloved bird, Sinbad. U.S. Navy veteran. Passed away August 21, 2022. Funeral Service Thursday, August 25 in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS at 4:30 P.M. where friends may call THURSDAY 2 P.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH Friday, August 26 at 12:30 P.M. Contributions may be made to the Berea Animal Rescue, 10015 East River Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028.