Ira G. Mains, 87, of Albrightsville, PA, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital Lehighton.
He was the husband of the late Cecelia M. Mains (Gallagher).
Born February 17, 1934 in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late Ira L. Mains and the late Hattie H. Mains.
Ira grew up in West Chester and graduated from West Chester High School (1953).
Ira worked as a Manager for West Goshen Water Treatment (West Goshen, PA).
He was a member of Fame Fire Company (Life Member), Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Orioles and Towamensing Trails Lake Club.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, friends and watching the Phillies and Eagles.
He is survived by his sons, Glenn I Mains and wife Patricia Glass of West Chester, Charles M Mains and wife Mary of Coatesville, Gary J Mains and wife Patricia of Elverson; grandchildren, Shaun and wife Sarah, Adam, Ryan and wife Autumn, Ashlee and husband Jonathan, Shannon and husband Jose, Zachary and fiancée Katie, Justin and wife Meg, and Bethany; 7 great-grandchildren, and brother Irvin (Herb) Mains. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Cecelia.
Relatives and Friends are invited to his Visitations Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and/or Monday, August 23, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N Church Street West Chester, PA 19380. Ira’s Funeral Mass will be Monday August 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes Church, 233 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380.
Interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery West Chester, PA.
Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181 www.DellaFH.com