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JAMES L. SINGLER
1951 - 2018
JAMES L. SINGLER
1951 - 2018
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JAMES SINGLER Obituary
Age 67, Bellwood, died Sunday Oct. 28, 2018 at his home. He was born March 1, 1951 in Bellwood, son of the late Reeder C. and Helen L. (Bratton) Singler. Surviving are his wife, Marcia of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Jennifer Reisdorf and Tyler (Jesse Lyons) Singler both of Pittsburgh; and a grandson, Trent Lyons. James was a graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School and earned an associates degree from Penn State University. He retired as a maintenance technician for Conrail and Norfolk Southern, Altoona. He was an incredible Pappy and a selfless and loving father to his daughters and son-in-law. At the request of the deceased, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are by JON C. RUSSIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Bellwood.
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Jennifer Dawn
June 15, 2025
Marcia
June 14, 2025
Well Jim, I decided to get a jump on the girls and wish you a Happy Father´s Day ahead of time.
Jennifer and Tyler are both living their best lives and I have no doubt you are constantly hovering over them. Jesse´s career has accelerated; he is so talented yet so humble. He is an amazing husband and father. School ended this week and Trent finished the year with a great school record. Tyler is considering cutting back some of her teaching schedule, especially now that Tenlee will be starting Kindergarten and Trent will move up to 5th grade. It´s a busy household especially with the kids extracurricular activities.
I took Tenlee to the playground in our plan and we were both on the swings for a bit. When we decided to leave, under our feet in the mulch was a Penny which Tenlee immediately identified as a "Pappy Coin". I´m glad you left it. They all appreciate knowing you continue to watch over them.
Please continue showing your presence to Jennifer and Tyler. They miss you so very much. You left a wonderful legacy in them.
Hi John & Clyde
Marcia Singler
December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas Jimmy. It´s hard to believe it has been 6 years. Keep an eye on Jennifer and Tyler; they both miss you terribly. Their love never ends.
Your Daughter
November 12, 2024
Hi Dad. It was tough having dinner last night; dessert had me thinking about the night I was told you were gone. Gone. My Dad would never be able to hug or kiss me again. My Dad wouldn’t get to see my children, his grandchildren, grow up. Six years later and I’m still so crushed. I’m so glad I have so many of your voicemails to listen to, but sometimes it’s harder, because I’ll never have an updated one.
I see the signs and it makes me smile in the moment. Knowing you’re still with me is what I need. I need my Dad. I still go to call you. Advice, a laugh, a lecture (ha ha), I miss all of that.
Please continue watching over all of us. We still need you, no matter where you are. I love you so much, My Dad, and I will never stop missing you and needing you by my side.
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Your Daughter
June 19, 2024
Six. Six Father´s Days without making you a card, without sending you a gift that you´ll undoubtedly reprimand me for spending money on. I´ve decided that time makes losing you harder. I hate everything about you being gone. It´s just not fair. I miss you more as time passes and I can´t express how much I love you. Thank you for being my Father; I´m one lucky girl to be able to say Jim Singler is my Dad. Tenlee was definitely channeling you when we were fishing this weekend; I wish she could see you. Trent reminds us frequently that he has Pappy´s eyes. Jess misses you and reminisces often. You are so missed and loved. Please send more signs. I love you Dad.
Jennifer Dawn
June 16, 2024
Jennifer Dawn
June 16, 2024
Jennifer Dawn
June 16, 2024
Jennifer Dawn
June 16, 2024
Jennifer Dawn
June 16, 2024
How proud he was of his girls and how he provided for us! I am so grateful to have had you in my life for as long as I did. Life without you is less joyful but I will enjoy my memories of you always! Happy Father´s Day! I think if you every day and will love you until my dying day!
Marcia
June 16, 2024
Happy Father´s Day Jim. You are definitely missed. . .
I guess you know by now we found it. You used a lot of tape under that drawer. Keep watching over everyone. . . your presence is constantly felt.
Marcia Singler
June 1, 2024
By now you probably ran into Jennifer´s friend, Chris who passed over May 1st. A month or two before he left, we were all talking on the phone and I realized just how similar the two of you were and I mentioned that to him. Now he can see for himself.
Keep watching over our Jennifer, she misses you terribly. I know you are watching over Ty and her family. Jesse always enjoys talking about you, as does Trent. Let your mom know we are glad she´s there. It´s still amazing how out of the blue our little Tenlee will tell us stories about "Nin" being with Pappy. We know you are both always near.
P. S. You were right when you told me I´d miss you.
Marcia Singler
January 19, 2024
Jim - Maureen´s there. Be nice!
Jennifer
March 1, 2022
Dear Daddy, March 1, 2022 you would be 71 today. I would so much rather be calling you right now than posting a message on your obituary site. I have been able to speak your name without a river of tears but I was not able to get through a sentence with this . I miss you so much. You should be here so much has happened since you left. But I heard you and Nin visited Tenlee, what a little pistol she is! I have been having trouble with my kids. Petunia, one of the twins, has been attacking Alivia and Carmen. 4 attacks altogether. It has been very upsetting but I am taking steps to stop her bad behavior, it just has to work! I believe you are able to check in on us from time to time and that brings me immense comfort but doesn´t make me miss you any less! I love you so very much daddy Happy Birthday
Jennifer Dawn
October 28, 2021
Dear Dad, I can hardly believe it has been three years since you left us, it still feels so very raw! Although, I am able to speak of you without breaking into tears every time, but in no way interpret that meaning I miss you or love you any less. I miss you terribly and will love you until my dying day. I hope you are getting along wherever you are and those around you appreciate your sense of humour! hahaha I love you so so very much, love your daughter Jennifer
JenniferDawn
October 1, 2021
Dear Daddy, I hope you are watching over us and already know but just in case you have been busy I wanted you to know that I am always thinking of you! I miss you so terribly much and love you beyond words!
Your Daughter, The Baby
March 3, 2021
You should be entering a new decade and listening to me tease you about it; I’m positive you hear me talk to you daily, it’s just not the same without hearing your voice. Can you believe I’m a Mom of the most incredible Son AND Daughter?! I’m so bitter that Tenlee won’t ever meet you, but I do believe you’ve made your presence known to her and I’m so glad. I miss you so much, Dad and my heart aches every day with you gone.
Please continue to watch over us and give me signs that you’re with me; I need that.
I love you more than words, My Dad.
Marcia Singler
March 3, 2021
Wishing you were here to celebrate Tenlee’s first birthday.
Marcia Singler
March 2, 2021
We all remembered your birthday; it’s still painful that you’re gone. Your presence is constant. Trent talks about seeing you by Tyler and now Tenlee seems to see you as well. The lollipops in the drawers, upside down pennies and the Claw machine. . . we all get it. You were right about everything and I need you to keep watching over everyone.
Jennifer Dawn
March 1, 2021
Dear Daddy,
I did not want to let this birthday go past without wishing you a Happy 70th Birthday! Age may not mean anything where you are now but if you were here, we would have made a big deal out of it! Happy Birthday Daddy, I miss you so very much. It is exceedingly difficult for me to get through these messages. It is still so incredibly painful for me to think of you as "gone". Thankfully, I still have voicemails from you on my machine and Tyler had a plaque engraved in your writing telling me you love me. I get to look at it every day all day. I find extreme comfort every time I look at it!
So much has been going on with me one of which is the garage I had built for all the tools! I think you would like it. It is built sturdy and strong and I am dedicating it in your honor. While it is made for my workshop/gardening shack it is in "Memorium of my Dad, Jimmy's Garage"! But I think I am painting it PINK AND PURPLE! I want Trent to finger paint the door, but he is so busy he may not want too. It has its own electrical breaker box; I am just waiting for Duquesne Light to hook up the meter! Extremely exciting! I will have air conditioning, the same window unit that was in your bedroom window for so many years! That thing works great!
I also got 2 puppies on Christmas day and again if you were still with us you would have 2 new puppies too! My neighbors dog had 12! I did not plan on bringing home a puppy at all but there was the tiniest of puppies not getting any food and I thought I will only save that one a little brindle female, but when I went back for her and brought this tiny puppy home, I realized I grabbed a BOY! Shoot! I could not return him and went back up for the tiny girl only to find a tinier little black puppy! Well, that is Petunia, and the boy is Preacher! They are predominantly Great Dane/Doberman mix! I figured you would definitely take 2 if only to piss off the neighbor! hahaha! Preacher is going to be HUGE!! I *shit* you not when I say I watch him grow!!! SO INTENSE!!!
I hear you have been scaring mom! The Claw Machine?? That is not very nice! Although, that thing went off while I was there one day with the switch in the off position. And Tyler's pennies from heaven, she needs you to keep sending them to her! I feel you all around me most of the time because I have on one of your shirts! I miss you so much and love you even more! Happy Birthday Daddy!
Marcia Singler
June 21, 2020
Happy Fathers Day Jimmy -
Marcia.
Jennifer Dawn
June 21, 2020
You came into my life when I was 9 years old, I remember you sitting me on your knee and asked me if Id want you to be my Father? My response was, only if my Mother does. We were a package deal! 4 years later you officially became my Dad when we all went down to City Court. You were dressed up in a suit and mom was all dressed up with fancy jewelry and a full length fur coat.
They were married by the Justice of the Peace right next to the drunk tank where an old drunk man who was in the cel set his underwear on fire!! The guards had to put him out with the fire hose! The entire time the ceremony was going on the old man was yelling THEY HOSED ME DOWN..... THEY HOSED ME DOWN!!! What a memory for your anniversary!!! After that, the Marcia ~ Jennifer duo became the Marcia ~ Jennifer ~ Jim trio!! You have been a permanent fixture ever since!! A few years after that Tyler came and we were the POWER OF FOUR!!
I never once thought I would ever have to say good-bye to you??? It will will be twenty (20) months this Sunday since you left and I still cannot say good- bye! We are doing the final big move this coming weekend at the house. The closing on your/our home is July 8. I dont know how I am going to say good-bye to the home you grew up in.?? I cant even comprehend right now the thought of never stepping foot in that house again. My very soul aches and my heart is broken.
All I have of you are my memories and thankfully saved voicemails of you saying Jennifer, its your father and telling me I love you . I am so beyond grateful that you came into my life!! You were the best father anyone could ever ask for and you asked for me!!! Happy Fathers Day Daddy I miss you so very much and will always love you!
The Baby
May 23, 2020
Man oh man, Dad. While Ive accepted youre gone and not coming back, that hasnt changed the fact that I wish you were here. Its still unbelievable to me that this year will mark 2 years since you left us. Trent and I were organizing his toys the other day and went through gifts from you throughout the years and Im so heart sick that Tenlee wont ever know her Pappy the way Trent did. Trent tells his baby sister about their Pappy and when Im sad he imitates you to make me laugh. You were too young to leave us and you are missed beyond words. I still go to call you and then it hits me that I wont ever have that luxury again. Im hoping its you Tenlee sees when she looks off to a corner and smiles and giggles; Im sorry for myself that my daughter wont ever know her Pappy. I hate that your home is no longer yours and I hate that you arent home for us to visit. Jess tells me weekly how much he sees you in Trent and that makes my heart smile. Tenlee will be told she is named after her Pappy and how much he would have loved having a granddaughter to show off. I just miss you so much and as much as I miss you, I love you even more.
The Baby
May 23, 2020
Man oh man, Dad. While Ive accepted youre gone and not coming back, that hasnt changed the fact that I wish you were here. Its still unbelievable to me that this year will mark 2 years since you left us. Trent and I were organizing his toys the other day and went through gifts from you throughout the years and Im so heart sick that Tenlee wont ever know her Pappy the way Trent did. Trent tells his baby sister about their Pappy and when Im sad he imitates you to make me laugh. You were too young to leave us and you are missed beyond words. I still go to call you and then it hits me that I wont ever have that luxury again. Im hoping its you Tenlee sees when she looks off to a corner and smiles and giggles; Im sorry for myself that my daughter wont ever know her Pappy. I hate that your home is no longer yours and I hate that you arent home for us to visit. Jess tells me weekly how much he sees you in Trent and that makes my heart smile. Tenlee will be told she is named after her Pappy and how much he would have loved having a granddaughter to show off. I just miss you so much and as much as I miss you, I love you even more.
May 18, 2020
Jim - Her name is Tenlee Rae Lyons. She is beyond beautiful. Trent has been so excited and looking forward to his new position in his family of big brother. Now that Tenlee has arrived he is thrilled beyond words. They are such a great family. Tyler and Jesse wanted to incorporate her Pappys name in with hers; thus Tenlee. She has very dark hair. It is still to be seen if she inherits pappys blue eyes as Trent has. What beautiful grandchildren.
Your Daughter Tyler
October 28, 2019
Well, Dad here we are, one year later and it still feels like yesterday. I remember exactly what I was doing, what I was eating, the moment you passed. It certainly has not gotten better, but as Mom said, it has become our new normal. A new that I do not like. Trent, Jesse and I talk about you daily and I know you are with us; Trent tells me so. I'm so glad Trent has such vivid memories of you; memories he will be sharing with his new sibling as they grow. I hope you will make your presence known to the new baby when they arrive; it's so unfair that he or she will grow up not knowing their Pappy. There aren't words to express how much I miss you and how terribly I want to hear your voice. As I'm sure you already know, Jason and Matt have been a tremendous help and I'm so happy to have them in our lives. It's been a huge help talking to them and being able to reminisce about you and how loved you are by all of us. Continue watching over us and giving us signs, please. I'm still the baby and in need of my Dad in my life. I love you My Daddy.
Your Daughter Tyler
June 16, 2019
Oh Dad, I don't even know where to begin. The last 7 1/2 months have been the most devastating in my life thus far. I can't believe I'm not calling you today to say Happy Father's Day; this is heart wrenching. Even though I talk to you daily and Trent assures me that at times he sees you, nothing compares to being able to see you, hear your voice, and just know you are only a drive away.
You are the definition of a Dad and I am so fortunate to call you MY Dad! Trent misses his Pappy and the lollipops you always had waiting for him. I am so glad that he had you for almost 4 years and is able to remember how much you love him; I selfishly just wish Trent could have had his Pappy for decades longer. Jesse feels your presence often and he sure does miss his Father-in-law. The three of us spoke about you and to you on our drive home this evening and we reminisced about all the wonderful times we spent together. Again, I just wish we could have had you longer.
Thank you for being My Dad. Thank you for the gifts you leave for me when you know I need it the most. Thank you for being you.
I love you and miss you immensely, My Daddy.
Happy Father's Day
Love,
Veronica Sue ;)
Marcia Singler
June 16, 2019
You were/are the best of Dads/Pappys. Your presence is missed but you are with us always and spoken of daily.
Happy Father's Day
JENNIFER REISDORF
June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day
JENNIFER REISDORF
June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day
JENNIFER REISDORF
June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day
JENNIFER REISDORF
June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day
JENNIFER REISDORF
June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
Happy Fathers Day. You were/are the best ever. Only we know what a great dad/pappy you have been.
Jennifer Reisdorf
March 6, 2019
I am sorry Daddy that I am just now wishing you a Happy Birthday. It has been very difficult to think of you as being gone. Tyler tried setting off chinese laterns to honor you but they all went up in flames! Maybe that was you letting her know you were there with her! This has been impossible! I miss you beyond words and LOVE YOU SO MUCH MORE!!!!b Love your daughter, Jennifer
gavin singler
January 2, 2019
Sorry for your loss...Jim gave me a ride on the back of his motorcycle when i was around 9 or 10 years old.We were visiting from las vegas.Reeder was my grandpa Stanley's brother.
Gavin Singler
Mom and Dad.....December 1990
Jennifer Reisdorf
November 4, 2018
Words can never convey how much I miss you! I love you so much!
Jennifer Reisdorf
November 4, 2018
This has been the most difficult time in my life to date! I always thought of my Dad as INVINCIBLE! Never once expecting to get the news that he is gone!!! The thought of never hearing him call my name or tell me he loves me ever again is unbearable! I have been going through his things, old photos and keepsakes through RIVERS OF TEARS. But today was the worst of all.... for we brought him home! I just want to scream at the top of my lungs. However, I am eternally grateful that my last spoken words to my father were...."I LOVE YOU!" and his last spoken words to me was "I LOVE YOU TOO!"
I miss you so much daddy!
Jennifer Reisdorf
November 4, 2018
I love you so much daddy!
Jennifer Reisdorf
November 4, 2018
November 1, 2018
From the Office of Michael B. Cohen, Esq., in Altoona Pa., we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Singler.
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