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James Headley Obituary

James "Larry" Headley, 71, of Amwell Township died peacefully Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Washington on June 20, 1953 a son of the late James R. and Betty Louise Phillips Headley. He attended Amity school and was a 1971 graduate of Trinity High School. He then attended Penn State University studying Agriculture. He retired from the Amwell Township Road Crew. He was a lifetime member of Lone Pine Volunteer Fire Dept., member of the Amwell Township Historical Society, and he helped with Amity Youth Baseball and Lone Pine Softball. He served as a Trinity School Board member. He enjoyed being active in his community. He took pride in maintaining his property, liked classic cars and trucks, attending antique auctions, and flea markets. He loved all family functions, and got so much joy from watching his grandchildren play sports. On June 23, 1973 he married Karen Wayman Headley with whom he has shared 51 years of marriage. Surviving in addition to his wife are son, Christopher (Julia) Headley; daughter, Sarah (Christopher) Bayardi; three grandsons, Matthew Headley, John Bayardi, C.J. Bayardi; sister, Rebecca (James P.) Herron; sister-in-laws, Debbie (Richard) Christy, Gail (Robert) Misurd; as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, where funeral services will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray. An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2025.

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Jeff Cokeley

April 19, 2025

Karen, I'm so sorry to hear this news. my sincere condolences.

Karen & Rick Succop

March 23, 2025

We are so very sorry to hear of Larry´s passing, please know we are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers...

Dennis and Lu McWreath

March 21, 2025

Our condolences to Karen and the entire family. May Larry R.I.P. May the good Lord grant the family the faith to deal with these difficult times.

Trudy Mcadams

March 20, 2025

I'm so sorry my heart breaks for you. I've known you and Larry forever. All my love and prayers! Love Trudy

Irene Richmond

March 20, 2025

So sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to Karen and his entire family.

Dave Knowlson

March 20, 2025

I believe I met Larry in 1975. It is always sad to lose a friend and all around good guy.

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