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1957
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2023
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James Travis Obituary
He was born on July 30, 1957, in DuBois the son of the late Nolan and Olive Marie (Manners) Travis.
James was a self-employed logger. He worked for various companies in the area including Penn Lines, Gear Tree Service and Summit Logging. He was a handyman for various friends and family
He was a member of the St. Joseph's Polish Society, Walston Club and the Eagles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors with his friends and family.
James was a proud father and grandfather.
He is survived by his two daughters, Alicia Travis of Punxsutawney and Emily Hyskell and husband Lorne of Scenery Hill, and a grandson, Theodore Hyskell; three brothers, Ken Travis of Reynoldsville, Rick Travis and wife Tammy of Punxsutawney, and Terry Travis and partner Deloris Gibson of Reynoldsville; and five sisters, Carol Gaston and husband Ed of Rochester Mills, Nancy Hicks of Rochester Mills, Patricia Lingerfelter and partner Ron "Mac" McHenry of Falls Creek, Beverly Hale of Punxsutawney, and Donna Sears of Punxsutawney.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Gary Travis.
To honor Jim's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. He wanted the memories of him to be happy ones.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.
Online tributes can be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
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Bridgette Stanford
November 29, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jim. He was always a character who joked with me about everything... We had a lot of laughs together. Sending the entire family my love & comfort.
David
November 18, 2023
He was a great Uncle that taught me alot when I was a kid. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace uncle Jim
Mike & Vicki Koromaus
November 17, 2023
Sorry for your loss
Kenney Mckee
November 17, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Nancy Yenzi
November 16, 2023
Some neighbors just feel like neighbors and some feel like family. Jim definitely felt like family and he will be truly missed. Much love and prays sent to his family and friends.
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