James Robert Druschel

James R. Druschel, 68, of Beaver, PA, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Jim was employed by Horsehead Corporation for 26 years, until its closure in 2014. He earned an associate’s degree in Diesel Technology from Rosedale Technical Institute in 2017. Jim recently retired from Crown Lift Trucks after 8 years of employment.

Jim had a lifelong love for the outdoors and led the family on many intentional and unintentional adventures. Whether maintaining his beloved Farmall 460 or inventing new ways to work and play, you could always find him in his garage. Jim enjoyed camping, hunting, and working with friends and family on the farm. He was a loving husband and father who brightened every room with his jokes and smile.

Jim will be sadly missed by Nadine Druschel, his spouse of 30 years, and by his daughters Elizabeth and Grace Druschel. He will also be missed by his sisters Cora Mae Cable and Susie Walker, both of Beaver, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Catherine Druschel.

Friends will be received at the Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA, 15009, on Monday, November 16th from 2 PM - 8 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday the 17th, at the funeral home, at 11 AM, led by Pastor Tony Kurtz.