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James Fies

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James Fies obituary, 1961-2016, Palmerton, PA

BORN

1961

DIED

2016

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Campton Funeral Home - Palmerton

525 Delaware Avenue

Palmerton, Pennsylvania

James Fies Obituary

James F. Fies, 77, of Mountain View Mobile Home Park, Walnutport, Lehigh Twp, died Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2016, in his home. He was the husband of Joanne C. (Gringrich) Kasten since July 15, 1961. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late James E. and Mary (Cox) Fies. James was employed for 32 years retiring in 1998, by the fmr Bethlehem Steel Corp., as a foreman at Bethlehem Site, and as an ore handler at the Cornwall Site. Survivors: Wife. Daughters, Kelly R. wife of Terry Steward of Lehighton, Allyson K. wife of Tony Manis of Jamestown, TN. 7 grandchildren, Gregory Steward and wife Jenn of Jim Thorpe, Kristy Spairana and husband Mike of Bowmanstown, Josten, Sabian, Autumn, Payton, and Mackenzie. 4 great grandchildren, Cody, Kylie, Lydia, Korey. Sisters, Mary C. wife of Dennis Haag of Chambersburg, Donna M. wife of Alan Boughter of WA. Brother, George E. of Quentin, PA. Nieces and nephews. Longtime companion, Mary Buskirk. Services: At the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 25, 2016.

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SHERRY l BUSKIRK-Henritzy

October 19, 2022

Thinking of you Jimbo. Love you always. Mom dont need material things to remember how you were. Thanks for looming over her.

Sherry Buskirk

October 27, 2016

Jimbo, I hope you are at peace now, and I also no
you are looking down on mom, she took great care of you, and held you when you couldnt, we love you and you will always be with us, mom says i should go hunting and fishing cuz thats what you would do. And we will take care of your turkeys. I miss you already and will watch all the races with you. Im glad you will no longer suffer and are at peace with god. May you rest in peace until we meet again. Sherry Lynn..

mark buskirk

October 26, 2016

miss u jimbo i will never forgrt you

Lisa Mitchell

October 26, 2016

Jim, we miss you already, you will be greatly missed by gary, cheyanne, and myself. You were a great man and we were very fortunate to have you part of our lives. Until i see you again. I love you

Love dee dee

Doreen Pagotto

October 26, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

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