James P. Faust

James P. Faust, 85, passed away peacefully Friday morning at his home in Packer Township, Weatherly, surrounded by family. He had been married to Louise M. (Dunn)Faust for 60 years until her death in 2015. Son of the late Robert V. and Maude (Clewell) Faust, he was also preceded in death by brothers,Robert, Warren, and Asa Faust, and sister, Sarah Maude Kelshaw. A 1952 graduate of Weatherly High School, Jim entered the U.S. Navy, serving his country aboard the U.S.S. Romulus for four years. Upon returning to civilian life, he joined his father at the Weatherly Herald, becoming co-owner and editor for 20 years. He worked another 20 years at All-Steel. In addition, Jim was a Vogel Transportation bus driver for over 50 years. As a life-long member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Jim was a member of the men’s Sunday School, served as board chairman, financial secretary, trustee, and was active on multiple committees. He is survived by daughters Catherine L. Grega, wife of Gerard Sr., and Lori L. Reiner, wife of Craig, both of Weatherly, and Jamie P. Noon, wife of Paul Jr., Kutztown; grandchildren Gerard Grega, Jr. and his wife Jessica, James Grega and Jessica, Jonathan Grega and his wife Lynn, Julianne Grega, Paul Noon III, Ryan Noon, Joshua Reiner, Luke Reiner, and Lynea Reiner; great-grandchildren Benjamin, Caleb, Charlotte, and Emma Grega. Arrangements have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 211 First St. Weatherly, (570)427-4231. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 11 o'clock A.M. in Centenary United Methodist Church, 30 Carbon Street,Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home, and on Wednesday from 10:15 A.M. till time of servicesat the church. Memorials in Jim’s honor may be sent to Centenary United Methodist Church, 30 Carbon St., Weatherly, PA, 18255. Interment with Military Honors will be at Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Jim can be shared by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com