James T. Collum Sr.

James T. Collum Sr., 84, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Harry and Loretta Curtis Collum. Jim was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Area schools. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War and then served with the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959. He was formerly employed by the Westinghouse Elevator Company and the Schindler Elevator Company prior to his retirement.

Jim was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish at St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre. He was also a member of St. Conrad's Young Men's Society.

Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, boating and fishing. He particularly enjoyed spending time at the family trailer on Lake Oneida, N.Y., a tradition he carried on for over 40 plus years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann Saporito Collum, in 2020; his son, Brian Collum, in 1997; his sister, Barbara Lingle; and his brothers, Edward and Frank Collum.

Jim is survived by his son, James T. Collum Jr. and his wife, April, Kingsley; his daughter, Jean Marie Temarantz, Plains Twp.; his grandchildren, Brandon Adkins and Ian and Ashton Temarantz; great-grandchildren, Brian Dunlap and Videl Adkins; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jim will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Parish at St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolence may be sent by visiting Jim's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.