Harry Lyle James

1943 - 2025

Harry Lyle James, 81, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
He was born in Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 12, 1943, a son of the late Thomas James and Cora (Cupp Yohe) James.
Mr. James was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War.
On Nov. 28, 1996, he married the love of his life, Sandra Jean Sutter. Together, they enjoyed nearly 29 years.
Harry worked as a driller of water well services, both in Florida and Pennsylvania.
He enjoyed hunting.
In addition to his wife, Sandra, he is survived by two daughters, Dana (Robert) Dillard of Colorado and Robin (Derek) Hartman of Eagle Harbor, Florida; three grandchildren, Stephanie Garrett of Aurora, Colorado, Chrysta Montanez of Knik, Alaska, and Olivia Hartman; two great-grandchildren, Asher and Ephraim Garrett; three brothers, Thomas H. (Patricia) James of Wellsville, New York, Joseph (Kathleen) James of Dayton, and Richard (Linda) James of Ashland, Massachusetts; and three sisters, Katherine "Kate" Watterson of Shelocta, Joyce (Joe) King of Shepard, Texas, and Elizabeth "Dub" Pape of Anita.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Joan Gray and Janet Shields; and one brother, Stanley James.
Friends will be received from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Punxsutawney. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Dan McConnell. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Jefferson County Veterans Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.