Dr. James "Jim" Kightlinger, 92, of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Brookville, PA.

Born on January 20, 1933, in Corry, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Martha (Staples) Kightlinger. Jim was raised in Corry, graduated from Corry Area High School, where he met his beloved wife of over 60 years, Jacquelyn "Jackie", who preceded him in death.

Jim was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After returning from service, Jim graduated from Gannon University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his Doctorate in Osteopathy. Jim served his community by practicing medicine for over 50 years as a chief pathologist in both Sharon, PA, and Davenport, IA, and spent several years practicing family medicine in Mott and Richardton, ND, where he served both the local and Native American communities. Jim returned to Pennsylvania in the late 1980's focusing on emergency medicine in the Donora and DuBois areas.

Jim was a devout Catholic with a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, promoting her rosary for many years. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish at St. Michael The Archangel, the Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus, and a Secular Carmelite.

He was a member of the Treasure Lake Sportsmen's Club, and the Prostate Cancer Survivor and Breast Cancer Survivor Groups.

Jim is survived by his sister, Debbie Kightlinger of Erie, PA, and he and Jackie's seven children: David Kightlinger and his wife Joanne, Douglas Kightlinger and his wife Michelle, Jami Williamson and her husband Douglas, Jon T. Kightlinger and his wife Kathleen, Jan Jenniges and her husband Myrland, Linda Storz, and Eric Kightlinger and his wife; along with thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers Michael and O'Brian, and sister, Patricia Schley.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30th, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., at 211 South Main St., DuBois, PA 15801.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately following the visitation at 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish at St. Michael The Archangel, at 15 Robinson St., DuBois, PA 15801, with Father John Malthaner as celebrant.

Burial will take place in Pinegrove Cemetery, Corry, PA.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church.

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Courier Express from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2025.

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Robert C Beck Jr

February 11, 2025

Miss you Dr Kightlinger

Lisa Kibble

February 1, 2025

Very sorry for your loss, He was a wonderful man. I helped care for his wife Jackie.

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