Jerome John Pilewski

August 21, 1943 ~ January 10, 2025
Jerome John Pilewski, 81 of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Firsthealth Hospice House, Pinehurst, NC.
Jerome was born August 21, 1943, to the late John W. and Martha Mary (Walentowski) Pilewski in Oil City, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Pilewski and sister, Julie A. King. Jerome proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his career as production control manager with AK Steel and Braeburn Steel and supervisor of Tobacco Prevention & Cessation with Mercy Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania, Jerome shifted his focus to his family. He loved playing golf, bowling, civil war history and the Pittsburgh “Steelers”. Jerome’s greatest achievement in life was his family, and he will be deeply missed.
Jerome is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joyce (Barker) Pilewski of Pinehurst, North Carolina; sons, Robert Pilewski and his wife Avis, of Cameron, North Carolina and Dr. Gregory Pilewski and his wife, Bianca, of North Little Rock, Arkansas; brothers, Dr. Norbert Pilewski and his wife, Charlotte of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Walter Pilewski of Titusville, Pennsylvania. Sisters-in-law, Elaine (Richard) Smith, Townville, Pennsylvania and Judy (John) Robbins, Lillington, North Carolina. Two amazing grandchildren, Cora and Isla Pilewski; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pinehurst, North Carolina and Celebration of Life will be held in March 2025.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jerome’s honor to Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, North Carolina and Firsthealth Hospice House, 251 Campground Road, West End, North Carolina 27376.
Condolences may be left online at pinesfunerals.com
Powell Funeral Home is assisting the Pilewski family.

Sending our love,
Lucky & Jill Miller
Greg sorry for your loss. I met your Dad a long time ago you came down from Titusville for a recruiting visit. Saw that and wanted to send my condolences and hello.
David Katis
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to us and remembering my father! He really enjoyed you and for watching out for me and especially remembered meeting you and getting to know you at all those Clarion Football Camps I attended.
Thanks again, Coach for your kind words and prayers for our family!
Best,
Greg
Joyce – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
What a shock to see Jerry’s obituary in our paper today. I grew up with Jerry and he was such a wonderful guy. Chip and I would like to express our deepest condolences. We have such wonderful memories of seeing you two together. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
I’m so sorry to hear the word of your dad’s passing. I always remember him as a such a great, loving guy. I remember him setting up a laundry basket in the back yard for us to chip golf balls into telling you that if you learn that skill that you might be a pretty successful golfer. I bet you filled thousands of laundry baskets. Peace to you.
Joyce, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s been a long time since we last spoke, but I have such fond memories of the times we spent together back in Titusville. Michelle and Jake Sampson
Dear Joyce and family. So sorry for your loss will keep you all in my prayers. I remember our times in Titusville, Pa. saw you when we walked to Drake well going past your house on the south side. God bless all of you in this hard time.