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James Rishell Obituary
October 9, 1934 - February 3, 2023
rural Julian, Pennsylvania - James "Jim" H. Rishell, 88, of rural Julian passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Jim was born on October 9, 1934 in DuBois, a son of the late Corliss and Helen DuBroux Rishell. He was married to the former H. Fay (Corbin) Rishell, who preceded him in death on November 2, 2016. Jim is survived by his son, Alan (Shannon) Rishell of Julian and his daughters Kathy (Bernie) Punt of Boalsburg and Susan(Scott) Neff of Loganton; he is also survived by his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Ann Cavalieri and his brother, Richard Rishell.
Jim was employed at Penn State University as an Engineering Aide at ARL before his retirement. Jim was a Christian. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, his trips to camp, playing the piano and his four-legged companion, Molly.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 6 PM – 8 PM and on Friday February 10, 2023 from 10 AM – 11AM at The Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., with the Funeral Service to follow at 11 AM with Pastor Jay Saldana, officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Altoona, PA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 201 Spring St., Milesburg. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.
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Laura Cowan Thomas
February 10, 2023
Jim was like a second dad to me for most of my young life. Kathy and I were best friends from 1st grade on and I spent many fun and happy hours with Jim and Fay and the family, at their home and Slate Run. I remember Jim cooking hamburgers on the grill and I asked for mine to be rare. He handed me the spatula and said "Cook it yourself, you vampire!" He and Fay will always have a big part of my heart. Love to Kathy, Sue and Alan.
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Karen Kline
February 6, 2023
Kathy and Alan, so sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. You are the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers66 at this difficult time.
Carrie Clark
February 5, 2023
My Pap was one of the greatest men to walk this earth. Hearing him share stories always made me smile. I wish I had more time with him but I know he must be over the moon to be reunited with the love of his life.
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Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc - Milesburg (formerly Wetzler)201 Spring Street, Milesburg, PA 16853
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Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc - Milesburg (formerly Wetzler)201 Spring Street, Milesburg, PA 16853
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