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JAMES McKAY Obituary
SURVIVORS: In addition to his loving parents and his brother: William Wolle McKay at home.
SERVICE: His service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Old Chapel of Central Moravian Church, 44 West Church St. Bethlehem. The interment will conclude services at Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cafe The Lodge, https://www.rhd.org/program/cafe-the-lodge/, cafethelodge.org, 427 East 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES McKAY
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Ayana Hendricks
November 7, 2023
James is truly one of a kindhe was gentle, smart and goofy.We met many years ago at UFS and here many years later he still brings me light at the thought of our memories. May you continue to shine on the world forever
Muffet Lightwood
August 20, 2023
I miss you so much, Rayne. Please be happy up there. Wait for me and don't forget me please.
Kamielle
March 21, 2023
Miss you Rayne. So glad we had a chance to spend time together in this life. May your pain be gone and may you rest in peace.
Emma Levin
January 22, 2023
Rayne. You were a blessing to this earth and one of my best friends. I love and miss you. I hope you’re able to watch over me and Evie. Stay safe up there, have fun with the angels.
Jennifer Doyle
May 14, 2022
I am so saddened to hear this news. James was such a kind, curious, funny and smart young man. My deepest condolences and you will be in my prayers.
Kathy Leber
April 11, 2022
Dear Scott, Beth, and William, I am so sad to hear this tragic news from Eileen. I truely enjoyed knowing James at UFS and appreciated his love of life, silly fun, and creativity. William you were such s good big brother. I live in Seattle now so could not attend the service. My condolences, Kathy
Elizabeth Zhe
April 5, 2022
Sending you comfort as you celebrate the life of this beloved human. My deepest condolences.
Rich Fanning
April 4, 2022
Such very sad news. I made it a point to always say hi to James at school, even though I never taught him. My condolences to the McKay family.
Rachel Starmer (formerly Knox)
April 4, 2022
Maxwell and I hold you in our hearts.
Lisaq Dubreuil
April 4, 2022
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of this intelligent, funny, beautiful human being. I am holding all of you in the light during this very difficult time.
Dylan Deal
April 4, 2022
Deepest sympathies to all. Holding you in the light.
Hilary Northcraft
April 3, 2022
Rayne was a very sensitive and loving person. She found kindred spirits with my husband and sister, the fellow gamers of the family, during her time living in Washington. We are so sad she is gone and send love and peace to her always, and to her surviving family.
Lorrie Wolle
April 3, 2022
Rayne was a loving soul who touched our family a short time. We pray she is at peace, and wish our condolences to all of her family.
Liz and Doug Woolley
April 3, 2022
You all are in our prayers. Words are not adequate to express our sincere condolences.
Lindsay Woodruff
April 2, 2022
My very deepest condolences
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