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James K. Schellhamer, Hazleton, retired captain of the Hazleton Police Department, died Monday afternoon at his residence following a two-year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Audenreid, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth "Betty" Evans Schellhamer.
James was a member of the Hazleton police force for 39 years, rising from the ranks of patrolman to captain. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Army, where he earned the Bronze Star.
James was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Hazleton Chapter 18, the National FOP, the board of directors of the Police Athletic League and helped organize the 50s Rock and Roll Shows for the FOP.
He was a member of the Freeland American Legion Post 473, and the Freeland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5010.
Some of James' favorite things were traveling and shopping with his daughter and brother and playing with his puppies.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his brothers, David and Charles.
Surviving is his wife, the former Diane Bradish; daughter, Amanda, Hazleton; brother, Billy and his wife, Peggy, Gerald, Mo.; mother-in-law, Helen Bradish, Hazleton; niece, Rachel Schellhamer, Freeland; and several nephews and great-nieces.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Fierro Funeral Service Inc., Hazleton. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Shawn Simchock officiating.
Relatives and friends may gather from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home for a procession to Calvary Cemetery, where interment will take place.
COVID-19 restrictions will be in place.
Donations to a local FOP or the Freeland VFW or American Legion would be appreciated by the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gary Riccio
November 15, 2020
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jim was a wonderful individual and dedicated to his community. I spent some time volunteering with him for the PAL program.
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Bill & Jeannie Harris
November 13, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Casey Galloway
November 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss Mrs. Schellhamer & Amanda. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. - Casey Galloway, former student of Diane at Holy Spirit Academy
Elizabeth Ferrari
November 13, 2020
I’m sorry for the loss of your husband and father who was the great person ever who help with the community prayers to whole family if you need anything let us know love Louis Grace Andrea Ann Marie Nicholas and Elizabeth Ferrari
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Steven Kowalski
November 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow! So very sorry for your loss!
Ashley and Chris Pahler
November 12, 2020
Prayers to your family.
Eva Redding
November 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Schellhamer family.Rest In Peace Captain Schellhamer.Keep watch from above.Thank you for your service in Vietnam and with the Hazleton police department.
Tammy Edwards
November 12, 2020
Love you Amanda, I know you and your dad were close. So sorry .
Jackie
November 11, 2020
My prayers for the family its so hard to lose some one my heart is with you all my prayers for healing and you will see him again .
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