James J. Hartings of Cincinnati. Dear brother of Michael (Nancy) Hartings. Proud uncle of Justin (Nicole) Hartings, Jed (Andrea) Hartings, Joshua (Christi) Hartings and Margaret (Steven) Horvath. Great uncle of Benjamin, Josephine, Eloise, Alexander, Nicholas, Jacob, Natalie, Ryan, Sophia, Katelyn, Natalie, Emilia and Lila. Passed away October 11, 2024, at the age of 80.

James ("Jim") was a graduate of St. Xavier High School ('62) and John Carroll University ('66), where he played varsity basketball and tennis. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army, Transportation Corps, and supervised deployment of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division to Vietnam. He then enjoyed a successful business career at DuBois Chemical (1969-1992). As President of DuBois International, he lived abroad for ten years in Germany, Holland, and England, where he developed a passion for collecting fine art. Jim was known for the surprise gifts and advice he shared with his family, who lovingly knew him as "Uncle J.J." May he rest in peace with his dear parents, Fred and Ruth, and with Our Lord.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, October 17 from 10:45-11:45 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 PM. Interment St. Joseph Original Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church.