Jim Stine
Jim Stine, age 97, a lifelong Shelby resident, died early Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at his home.
Jim was born February 28, 1928 in Shelby, the son of the late Otto and Teresa (Metzger) Stine. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1946 and subsequently served his country in the United States Navy and Naval Aviation from 1946-1948.
Jim married Marjorie Ann Stroup on May 16, 1950 and together they raised five children who survive: Gary (Laura) Stine, Craig Stine, Laurie (Phil) Korbas, Sally (Dan) Biglin, and Brent (Susan) Stine. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage prior to Marge’s passing on December 28, 1983 at the age of 55. On May 16, 1987, Jim married again to the former Shirley P. (Amstutz) Burky, his wife of 38 years, who survives along with her daughter, Kay (Jeff) Green.
Jim was well known for his talents in construction and carpentry. It not only was his work, but also a passion he carried with him throughout his entire life. One of his greatest pastimes was working in his shop in addition to golfing and bowling. Jim was a founding member of the Shelby Little League in 1953 and umpired for many years after. He also thoroughly enjoyed traveling and the 27 years he and Shirley wintered in Vero Beach, FL. A lifelong Catholic, Jim had been a member at both Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bethlehem, Shelby Settlement and Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Shelby. Additionally, he was a member of the Shelby Knight of Columbus.
Together, Jim and Shirley’s family consists of their children; grandchildren: Jason (Erin) Stine, Matthew (Bonnie) Stine, Brandon Stine, Adam (Laura) Stine, Aaron (Jackie) Stine, Ashley Korbas, Brad (Eliana) Korbas, Lee (Nikki) Biglin, Kali Biglin, Jena Biglin, Logan (Casey) Stine, Caleb (Lincoln) Stine, Leslie (Carlos) Rodriguez, Chet (Barb) Green, Tiffany (Matt) Brockett, and Ryan (Megan) Ward; numerous great grandchildren: son-in-law: Dick Ward; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends too numerous to count.
Jim was the last surviving child of Otto and Teresa. In addition to his parents and wife, Marge, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Sabina Rice, Janet Yetzer, Mary Houpt, Darwin Stine, Marlene Misamore, and Charlotte Auer; and Shirley’s daughters: Sandra Burky and Cindy Ward.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 2-5 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where a rosary will be recited at 5 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5741 State Route 61, Shelby. Fr. Jeff Smith will celebrate the mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery beside his first wife, Marge.
Memorial contributions may be made to either Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.
Condolences may be left on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) of their Facebook page.
To view Jim’s Tribute Video, click here: Jim Stine’s Tribute Video
My sympathy to all the family. Sorry to read about this.
Barbara Fugate
So very sorry to hear about Jim . Praying for the Stine families.
Craig Stine and family of Jim Stine, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. I have known Jim for many years and most recently from Ace Hardware, he was for sure a character, he was always fun to talk with whenever he came in the hardware, usually bringing in donuts for us. A very special person to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Jim.
Our sincere sympathy, prayers and condolences to the Stine families. May Jim rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Even though we never got the opportunity to meet Jim we have been honored to know his grandson Jason. Jason and Erin created a lovely family with daughter Harper and son Grayson. Through Jason’s family Jim’s legacy will live on. We are sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to all the Stine family. We enjoyed Jim’s orneriness and dry sense of humor He was a very good man. Rest in peace Hardball.
Thinking of your family during this difficult time and praying God will bring you comfort and peace ❤️
Rest In Peace uncle Jim. You were and always will be one of the good guys.
So sorry to hear this, but oh the great memories it triggers. Jim could lift my spirits in an instant. Such a fun loving, positive friend. Prayers for comfort for all his family during this tough time!
To Jim’s family
The memories I have of Jim helping building my home on Lorwood with my dad they worked so hard and they got along so well so now you may build another home in heaven bless you and your family…
Craig, Sally, and the rest of Jim’s family…..we are saddened to read the news of your dear Dad’s passing, blessed now with reunion in heaven with his departed loved ones and friends. You have our sincere sympathy and prayers going out to you for comfort in your sadness. John and JoAnn
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family during this time. Jim and Shirley had been wonderful neighbors for over 30 years. Always willing to lend a hand with his many skills. Great man he will be missed. God bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Miss all the good times we had as a neighbors on Bendle Ave and Good St. Praying for all of you!
Praying for comfort . My sincere condolences
Gary and family, so very sorry to hear about your dad. We remember him well growing up and with our parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
Jim was such a fine gentleman , family man and ace carpenter. He did a few small furniture restorations for Kris & me in his workshop along with my most
prized possession, he restored a wooden crucifix originally made in Zambia
by a native who was influenced by The Franciscan Missionaries from Carey.
We also shared a few conversations about how today’s big league pitchers can be nominated for the CY Young if they string a series of 5 or 6 inning
outings. This is as opposed to the old days when complete games were
needed and 5 or 6 inning guys were sent to the bullpen. This graveled both of us.
Jim will be missed !!
Tom & Kris Moloney
What a great guy! One of the nicest people I have ever known. At my age I am not remembering too well, but I think he told me, that he worked for Carl Koontz, when his crew built my parents’ home in 1948. He then remodeled my home, while working with Wendell Amstutz. Not sure of the year, but he left me his tools, to finish the woodwork, when he went on vacation. Can’t say enough about this great guy. My condolences to his family, who were lucky to have him as a family member.
So very sorry to hear about Jim . Praying for the Stine families.
My sympathy goes out to the entire family,you are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of loss
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing prayers are with the family
I’m sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences.
I’ve known the Stines as long as I can remember, growing up right down the street from them. Jim was a really good guy, always with a smile and laugh.
Condolences from the entire Bud Clabaugh family. ❤️❤️
Our sympathies to the entire Stine family in your great loss! What a wonderful guy with a beautiful smile and infectious laugh; and mostly a deep faith…. May God welcome you to Paradise, and comfort your family.
We are sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We got to know Jim as he built our house many years ago and did a quality job of it. People have remarked of that many times. Our sincere condolences to his family.
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. You are all in our prayers.
Thoughts and prayers for the entire Stine family.
Met Jim and family at the Stroup/Stine reunions 1955 thru 1965. When I was 12 I helped him drywall over my grandparents dining room ceiling and a bedroom. He liked my help and hired me to do drywall in a rental house he owned near the feed mill. He taught me how to do this and electric that I’ve done for myself over the years. God bless him.
Our sincere condolences to Gary and the Stine family! The Stine family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers to the Stine family for the loss of Jim. He was a very special man and best friend to my Dad. He will be missed.
JIm’s life was a positive force in Shelby… He will be missed by all that knew him.
My deepest sympathy! He was such a nice guy! Great memories of. Him and the neighborhood.