Jeffrey L. Phelps, 62, of Warren, PA, died at his home Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Jeff was born August 1, 1954, in Warren, PA.  He was the son of the late Meredith "Red" and Joyce (Mack) Phelps of Warren.

Jeff was a 1972 graduate of Warren Area High School.  He graduated from Edinboro University of PA with a degree in Business and Economics.  Upon graduating from college, Jeff worked as a rough neck and derrickman on drilling rigs in Wyoming and for Dallis/Morris drilling of Bradford, PA.  Jeff began working for Cummins Engine, Lakewood, NY, in 1988, retiring in 2014.

Jeff was a Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and a member of the Lander United Methodist Church.  Jeff enjoyed hunting, target shooting, fishing, landscaping and cutting firewood.  He was an avid believer in buying "Made in the USA" products to preserve jobs for future generations.

He is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Patti (Nason) Phelps; a son, Craig Phelps, and his wife, Jacqueline, of North East, PA; a daughter, Michele Phelps, of Olean, NY; one brother, Kevin Phelps, and his wife, Martha, of Youngsville, PA; one niece, Jenna Phelps, of Williamsburg, VA; and one nephew, Ben Phelps, of Ft. Collins, CO.

Friends will be received at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. 1003 Penn. Ave. E., Warren, on Tuesday, April 25, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m., at which time a funeral service will be held there with Rev. J. Mark Hurst, pastor, Lander United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution should consider Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA 16365.