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JAMES ELI SPECTER

1946 - 2015

JAMES ELI SPECTER obituary, 1946-2015, Shavertown, PA

BORN

1946

DIED

2015

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Yeosock Funeral Home - Plains

40 South Main Street

Plains, Pennsylvania

JAMES SPECTER Obituary

SPECTER


JAMES ELI, 69, of Shavertown, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015, in a plane crash while on a fishing trip in Alaska. He was born to the late Robert and Harriet Specter, on August 24th 1946, in Philadelphia PA. Jimmy grad-uated from Cheltenham High School in 1964 and received a BS in Mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College in 1968. He went on to earn his DDS from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1972. He completed his residency in oral surgery at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Jimmy began his oral surgery practice of 39 years in 1976 in Wilkes-Barre PA. He was also an avid fly fisherman, a skilled pilot, and a loving husband and father. He possessed an unmistakable predilection for generosity, a sharp mind with a keen sense of humor, a warm smile, and the kind and nurturing heart of a natural teacher.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brother, John. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Jolyn; son, Kevin; his daughter-in-law, Tracy Grogan; sister, Betsy (Michael) Dougherty. A Celebration of Life will be held between the hours of 2 and 4 P.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at YEOSOCK FUNERAL HOME, 40 S Main St., Plains PA 18705. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the medical or nature charity of your choosing. Suggested charities include Trout Unlimited, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, Atlantic Salmon Federation, and National Wildlife Federation.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 2, 2015.

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Rosemarie Dress

October 21, 2015

Mrs Specter and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of dear Dr Specter. He was a wonderful oral surgeon and asset to the Wyoming Valley.
May we rest in heavenly peace in the Lord.

Jean Brubaker

October 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter and Jean Brubaker

Janice Huntzinger

October 4, 2015

Acts of kindness with no thought of personal gain is how I will remember your Dad, Kevin. He truly was a nice guy! My heart hurts with yours and your Moms. Most Sincerely, Mrs.H.

Janet Spencer Banks

October 2, 2015

Jo, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you to comfort and heal you.

Jimmy LaVerdi

October 2, 2015

So sad to hear of Dr. Spector's passing. I didn't know James personally but I did know him as a former patient of his from many years ago. He was the best at what he did and I would always refer him.. May he rest in peace

Bob Wheatley

October 2, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

CJ Szmal

October 2, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Specter family. God bless you in your time grief.

Tailwinds forever Dr. Specter!

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