Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Aug 1, 2002 – Mar 22, 2022 (Age 19)
James Aubrey McKay, 19, of Lower Saucon Twp., died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest on August 1, 2002 to Scott Robert McKay and Elizabeth Wolle McKay with whom he resided. James graduated from Moravian Academy in June 2021. He was accepted to the Lehigh University Class of 2025 but decided to take a gap year before continuing his education. While a student at Moravian Academy, James actively participated in their Outdoor Education program and their Robotics team. James’s extracurricular activities included playing strategy games including Magic: The Gathering card games and Warhammer, a tabletop game with a medieval fantasy theme, played with miniature models that the player assembles and paints.
SURVIVORS:
In addition to his loving parents and his brother: William Wolle McKay at home.
SERVICE:
His service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Old Chapel of Central Moravian Church, 44 West Church St. Bethlehem. The interment will conclude services at Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cafe The Lodge, https://www.rhd.org/program/cafe-the-lodge/, cafethelodge.org, 427 East 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Read MoreJames is truly one of a kindhe was gentle, smart and goofy.We met many years ago at UFS and here many years later he still brings me light at the thought of our memories. May you continue to shine on the world forever
Ayana Hendricks
November 07, 2023 | Quakertown, PA | Classmate
I miss you so much, Rayne. Please be happy up there. Wait for me and don't forget me please.
Muffet Lightwood
August 20, 2023 | Other
Miss you Rayne. So glad we had a chance to spend time together in this life. May your pain be gone and may you rest in peace.
Kamielle
March 21, 2023 | Family
Rayne. You were a blessing to this earth and one of my best friends. I love and miss you. I hope you’re able to watch over me and Evie. Stay safe up there, have fun with the angels.
Emma Levin
January 22, 2023 | Etters, PA | Friend
I am so saddened to hear this news. James was such a kind, curious, funny and smart young man. My deepest condolences and you will be in my prayers.
Jennifer Doyle
May 14, 2022
Dear Scott, Beth, and William, I am so sad to hear this tragic news from Eileen. I truely enjoyed knowing James at UFS and appreciated his love of life, silly fun, and creativity. William you were such s good big brother. I live in Seattle now so could not attend the service. My condolences, Kathy
Kathy Leber
April 11, 2022 | School
Sending you comfort as you celebrate the life of this beloved human. My deepest condolences.
Elizabeth Zhe
April 05, 2022 | Bethlehem, PA
Such very sad news. I made it a point to always say hi to James at school, even though I never taught him. My condolences to the McKay family.
Rich Fanning
April 04, 2022 | School
Maxwell and I hold you in our hearts.
Rachel Starmer (formerly Knox)
April 04, 2022 | Cooopersbug, PA | Friend
