Jay A. Coursen, 53, of Sandy Lake, passed away April 24, 2016 at home following a 5 year battle with cancer. 

Jay was born September 17, 1962 in Grove City, he was the son of Jack D. and Norma Cross Coursen.

Jay graduated from Franklin High School.  He married Lori Guthrie June 1, 2002 and she survives.  Jay was most recently employed at Twice Loved Appliance in Harrisville.  Jay did maintenance and  also drove truck for the company.    He also drove bus for Franklin Area School District for many years as well. 

Jay was a member at the Moose in Franklin, number 83.   He was a avid outdoorsman.  When his health permitted he enjoyed hunting deer and going fishing.  His grandchildren brought him joy, he loved to have them at the house and spending time with them.   He and his family enjoyed going camping and having a good cookout with him doing the cooking on the grill.   He has recently taken  interest in American history and watched the history channel  to learn about it. 

Jay is survived by his wife Lori of Sandy Lake, his children Shane Coursen and his fiancée Olympia Earnhardt of Franklin, Brian Coursen and his fiancée Natalie Grant of Sharon,  and his daughter Pamela Coursen and her boyfriend Jon Orras of West Middlesex.    Jay's father in law survives Ronald Guthrie of Sandy Lake,  as well as grandchildren Joseph and Jayden Coursen, Nicole Earnhardt and Naomi Coursen.    Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Proceeded by his parents Jack who passed away July 14, 2002 and Norma who passed away January 18, 2013, his two brothers Richard L. Coursen who passed away December 6, 1995, and Brian D. Coursen who passed away August 24, 1999 and  Jay's mother in law Joyce Guthrie. 

Family will receive friends at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville PA on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 11-1.  Funeral service will take place at 1 pm at the funeral home with Jerry Hanna, cousin of Jay's officiating.

Interment will take place at Barkeyville Cemetery.

Friends can email condolences by   visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net 

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