James Andrew Fronius, 57, of Neshannock Township, passed away the morning of June 25, 2012 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.Born Jan 23, 1955 in New Castle, he was the son of Paul and Inez Ezzell Fronius. James married Kristine Nord on April 29, 1978.A 1973 graduate of Union High School, he was employed by Praxis International for 28 years. James enjoyed reading, landscaping and yard work. He was an avid Steeler fan and enjoyed collecting Steeler and Pirate memorabilia. But most of all he loved to follow Geneva football, where his son Ryan plays and will be a senior this year. He was a devout Christian and enjoyed reading the Bible.He was a member of First Assembly of God.In addition to his father, Paul of New Castle, and his wife, Kristine, he is survived by two sons, Jason C. Fronius of Pittsburgh, and Ryan A. Fronius of New Castle; a brother, Paul Fronius and his wife Judy of New Castle; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dr. Roland and Marjorie Nord of New Castle; three brothers-in-law, Dr. Richard Nord and his wife, Donna, Dr. D. Scott Nord and his wife, Dr. Phyllis Parcella, and Kevin Nord and his wife, Maryanne; eight nieces and nephews; and two great nieces.James was preceded in death by his mother and an infant daughter.Visitation will be Thursday, June 28, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road.The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, at First Assembly of God, 2021 Pulaski Road. The Rev. Chad Stoecker and the Rev. Kenneth Meyer will officiate.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Assembly of God, 2021 Pulaski Road, New Castle, PA 16105.