Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
"Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, Pennsylvania
Sep 7, 1930 – Apr 28, 2024
James A. Neiley, 93, of Bangor, PA passed away Sunday, April 28th, at Slate Belt Health and Rehab. Center, Bangor, PA.
James was born in Sayre, PA on September 7, 1930, a son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Brennan) Neiley.
He was the husband of Lois M. (Shrimp) Neiley. They would have celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary this coming August. James was employed as a cable splicer at the former Commonwealth Telephone Company in Bangor, PA, for 40 years. He was a member of the former Bangor VFW and enjoyed hunting and fishing. James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Bangor, PA.
In addition to his wife Lois, James is survived by a daughter, Priscilla Tuske, husband of Joseph, a son, Andrew Neiley, a brother, Robert Neiley, wife of Mary, 2 grandsons Joseph and Michael Tuske, and two great-grandchildren Graham and Elise Tuske. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Crystal Neiley, and two sisters Patricia Stephenson and Margie Hulsander.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013.
Read MoreI wish to offer my condolences to Andy and family for the loss of your father and husband. May Jim rest in peace.
Joe Walicki
May 11, 2024 | Bangor, PA | Coworker
Please accept our deepest condolences.
VFW Post 1536
May 03, 2024 | Sayre, PA
I em sorry for your loss my condolences to you your family
Brandon Steinmetz
May 01, 2024 | Friend
Lois, Pris and Andy, I am truly sorry for your loss. I keep many fond memories of Jim and the rest of you. I offer condolences on behalf of my departed parents, Dina and Lou.
Richard Kessler
May 01, 2024
James, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American
Grateful
April 30, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I knew Jim from church.
Georgia Suranofsky
April 30, 2024 | Easton, PA | Acquaintance
You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. James, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. ...
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
April 30, 2024 | Other
