James Joseph Kristoff, Sr., 85 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at home.
Born Sunday, August 27, 1939 in Mary-D, the son of the late Joseph T Kristoff, Sr., and Helen (Thomas) Kristoff. Jim was also predeceased by; his wife of 59 years, ,Rosemary (Sepos) Kristoff; son, Michael A. Kristoff; sisters, Edna Falls, Jeanette Vilcheck; brothers, Robert and Joseph Kristoff.
Surviving is his son, James J. Kristoff, Jr. and his wife Diane Loveland, CO.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Jim had owned Renegade Coal Co. in Tuscarora, and was a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. An outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting and the companionship of his cats.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com