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James Schrader Obituary
James Edward Schrader, 51, of Westminster, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 in Rodanthe, NC while heroically attempting to assist another man caught in the rip tide. Born on October 11, 1964 in Baltimore, he was the son of Norma Jean Wiese of Westminster and Norley White, Sr. of Havre de Grace, MD. James was the loving husband of 12 years to Deborah Carole Schrader. James was a member of St. John Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed working on cars, hiking, and was an avid Ravens and Orioles fan. James also loved his dogs Panzer and Zenzi. Surviving in addition to his parents and wife are son Christopher James Knight and wife Melissa of Westminster; step children Rebecca Disney and companion Selby Kiffer of Seattle, WA, Jonathan Disney of Towson, and Rachel Disney of Towson; sister Jeanne Lynch and husband Scott of Berkeley Springs, WV; grandchildren Carter Raymond Knight and Cayson James Knight; former spouse Dawn Kennell and husband Glenn of Westminster; mother-in-law and father-in-law Annette and John Strauch of Cockeysville; and numerous nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by brother Norley White, Jr. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pritts Funeral home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster with the Knights of Columbus praying the Rosary at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 16 at 11:30 a.m. at St John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St. Westminster with Father Mark S. Bialek as celebrant. Interment will follow in Deer Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James' name to St. Vincent dePaul, c/o St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, MD 21157 or online at www.sjwest.org.
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Anne B Tempera
September 10, 2022
Happy Heavenly birthday, James! We think of you all the time and remember. You will always be missed! Love from the Lucas Family or Pikesville. We always considered you as our "adopted son" -- Anne Tempera
Christine Mort
September 15, 2016
I will miss your smile, your hugs, your friendly ways. You always had a way of making everyone welcome. There is a space in my list of friends which can never be filled. Rest in peace my friend.
September 15, 2016
I love you Uncle Jimmy. You will be missed every day, but not forgotten.
Best Friends - Sean Lucas, James, Scott Bogash
Anne Boyer Lucas Tempera
September 14, 2016
Oh, James -- my heart is broken. You and my son, Sean Lucas and your other friend Scott Bogash were like second sons when you were little! I have so many photos of you on our family trips. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends. What a fine man you grew up to be. Rest in peace my dear boy.
Vic Butko
September 14, 2016
Words can describe how great a man Jimmy was. He always thought of others first and went out of his way to help anyone in need as he did last Friday. He always found the good in every bad situation. Jimmy was a great mechanic and dedicated to his family and friends. He could trouble shoot any issue with a vehicle and get it repaired quickly and you never had to bring it back for an additional repair. I know I along with everyone he knew will miss him. My prayers go out to his wife Debbie and all of his family. May you rest in peace "buddy". We shared the same birthday just 4 minutes apart so I know you will be looking down on all of us here making sure everything will be ok.
Elsa Correa-DeLeonardo
September 14, 2016
A kind and caring soul that will be missed.
SHIRLEY DIGGS
September 14, 2016
JIMMY WAS A AWESOME GUT WE MET BACK IN 2008 AT MILE ONE HE WILL BE TRULY MISS. REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND AND MY PRAYERS GOES OUT DEBBIE AND FAMILY
Bonnie Miller
September 14, 2016
Jimmy will be missed by many. May he be remembered for his loving and giving spirit in helping others
September 13, 2016
TO GIVE ONE'S LIFE FOR ANOTHER IS THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. JOHN 3:16
September 13, 2016
I did not know Mr. Schrader, but he must have been a wonderful man to give his life helping another.
jeremy reed
September 13, 2016
Jimmy was a really good guy and will be missed. He was always there to help when you needed it.
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