Deacon James Walworth, Sr., a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on February 12, 2026 at the age of 71.
Deacon Walworth was ordained April 24, 2010 by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Upon ordination, he was assigned to Holy Angels Parish, Dayton. In July, 2022, Deacon Jim and his wife Kathleen moved to Naples, Florida. There, he received faculties to serve at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in the Diocese of Venice, Florida, by Bishop Frank Dewane.
Deacon Jim served the Church as a Permanent Deacon for fifteen years.
Deacon Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen; his children, James (Amy) Walworth, Dan (Kelly) Walworth, Mary Walworth, and Anne-Marie (Adam) Potter; and his ten grandchildren.
Deacon Jim’s cremains will be brought to Dayton for interment.
You may read Deacon Jim’s obituary at the funeral home’s website here: James “Jim” Walworth Obituary
Please keep the repose of the soul of Deacon James Walworth, Sr. in your prayers, as well as peace and consolation for his entire family.
