James S. "Ofty" Sliva, 73, of Adena, Ohio, died Wednesday September 24, 2008 at home. He was born in Adena, May 24, 1935, a son of the late Pete and Mary Sliva. Ofty is survived by his wife Barbara Homol Sliva; two sons: James Sliva (Chris) of Adena, John Sliva (Louise) of Frederickstown, OH; four grandchildren: James, Jacob, Danielle, and Brittany Sliva. Friends will be received Saturday September 27, 2008 from 6 until the time of service at 7:30 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio, with Msgr. John Kolesar officiating.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.borkoskifuneral.com