James J. Correll

James J. Correll, of Spring Mountain Road, Packer Township,  Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019, at home while in the care of his family at the age of 80. Born Tuesday, November 29, 1938 in Hazleton, the son of the late Norman C. and Claire (Jordan) Correll.  He was also predeceased by; his first wife, Lila Nan (Sube) Correll; second wife, Arlene Marie (Witner) Wardle-Correll; great grandson, Aiden Scott Kenner; sister, Claire Miller. Surviving are; daughters, Nancy J. Davidovich wife of James of Weatherly,  Susan L. Banasiewicz wife of Scott of England, AR.;  son, Ian W. Correll of Weatherly;  brother, Joe Quinn and his wife Connie; sister, Kathy Remmel; step son, Todd J. Wardle; grandchildren, Christa, Sara, Tia, Brianna; great grand children, Troy, Kathryn; brother-in-law, Harvey Miller. A 1956 graduate of Weatherly High School, Jim served honorably in the United States Air Force for over seven years. At time of Jim's discharge he earned the rank of Staff Sargent serving with Strategic Air Command. Jim, retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot where he worked in electronics and quality control.  A member of St. Matthews Church of Weatherly, James was also a member of the Laurel Lodge # 467 F.&.A.Mason of White Haven, Northern Masonic Lodge of Allentown 33 degree. An avid outdoorsman, Jim, was a master gun smith, specializing in muzzle loaders. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at 11 o'clock AM on Saturday July 6, 2019 from the funeral home.  Rev. Robert VonFrisch to officiate.  Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of worship. Interment with Military Honors, Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Memorials to: St. Matthews Church 3153 Quakake Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Jim can be shared by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com