James Sunderland

PORT ALLEGANY - James L. Sunderland, 76, of Turtlepoint passed away unexpectedly, though peacefully, at his home Monday (April 14, 2025).
He was born Oct. 21, 1948, in Clearfield, a son of Merle and Florence (Woods) Sunderland. On June 15, 1974, he married Joyce R. Chittester, who survives.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Clearfield High School and graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in forestry. He was employed as a forester by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in Coudersport, and later in Emporium until his retirement in 2006.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from July 3, 1968, to July 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jesse Sunderland of Franklin, N.J.; two daughters, Janine (Eric) Sauers of Turtlepoint and Julie (Dominic) Petruzzi of Coudersport; two grandchildren, Syrus and Willow Sauers; and one brother; Norman (Patty) Sunderland of Sigel.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lee Sunderland.
A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hartle Tarbox Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St. A memorial service will begin at noon with the Rev. J.T. Madison, pastor of Evangelical Covenant Church of Port Allegany, officiating.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.