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James Wigfield Obituary

James A. Wigfield III, 69, of Falls Creek, PA formerly of Osceola Mills, PA died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born on March 26, 1956, in Rumford, Maine, James was the son of the late James A. Wigfield Jr. & Shelvey G. (Krause) Wigfield. He married Judith N. (Beckwith) Wigfield on September 25, 1982 in Philipsburg, PA. She survives at home.

James was the Wholesale Parts Manager for Delaney Automative Group in DuBois, PA.

He was a 1974 graduate of P.O. High School.

James enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In addition to his wife Judith, James is survived by a daughter, Courtney N. Wigfield of Falls Creek, PA; a son, Kyle L. Wigfield & his wife Brandi L. of Clearfield, PA; three brothers, Gregory A. Wigfield & his wife Sally of DuBois, PA, David W. Wigfield & his wife Sandy of State College, PA, and Kevin S. Wigfield & his wife Jennifer of Salida, CO; and two grandchildren, Thea L. Wigfield, and Parker L. Wigfield.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC at 701 Lingle St. Osceola Mills, PA 16666. Pastor Jim Fillhart will officiate.

Burial will be at Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday July 9, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral at the funeral home.

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Published by Gant Daily from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2025.

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Karen Krause Fairchild and family

July 6, 2025

From my family to yours: we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a joyful person to be around. Peace and prayers to all of you.

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