1946
James
2021
James I. Wetzel
July 4, 1946 — December 16, 2021
James I. Wetzel, 75 years of age, a lifelong resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem.
Born Thursday, July 4,1946 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania son of the late Irvin, and Catherine (Rowlands) Wetzel.
A Weatherly High School graduate, James was a Penn State University graduate. James worked as a chemist for Consolidated Cigar in McAdoo, and then as a safety advisor for the Co-Gen plant in McAdoo. In retirement, James drove a school bus for the Weatherly School District. He was a tireless volunteer for many local charities and organizations. A animal lover, James was devoted to his dogs, Brode, Rosie, and Rusty
Surviving are his cousins, John Beishline, and his wife Sharon of Still Creek who were his caretakers, Susan Strack of Jeansville, Maggie Minzola, of Jeansville, Shirley Novitsky of Milensville, and Beverly Brennan of Maryland
Arrangement entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 42704231
A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM on Tuesday December 28, 2021 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Thursday, July 4,1946 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania son of the late Irvin, and Catherine (Rowlands) Wetzel.
A Weatherly High School graduate, James was a Penn State University graduate. James worked as a chemist for Consolidated Cigar in McAdoo, and then as a safety advisor for the Co-Gen plant in McAdoo. In retirement, James drove a school bus for the Weatherly School District. He was a tireless volunteer for many local charities and organizations. A animal lover, James was devoted to his dogs, Brode, Rosie, and Rusty
Surviving are his cousins, John Beishline, and his wife Sharon of Still Creek who were his caretakers, Susan Strack of Jeansville, Maggie Minzola, of Jeansville, Shirley Novitsky of Milensville, and Beverly Brennan of Maryland
Arrangement entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 42704231
A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM on Tuesday December 28, 2021 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James I. Wetzel, please visit our flower store.
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