James A. Waldron

BLOXOM, VA James A. Waldron, 93, formerly of Norrisville, Md., died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, Md. He was the husband of the late Opal G. (McClure) Waldron. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. A Celebration of Life will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a time for family and friends to share memories and special moments of Jim. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Born on September 19, 1917 in Tazewell, Va., he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Hankins) and Jesse L. Waldron, Sr. Mr. Waldron was a graduate of Jarrettsville High School class of 1934. He served in the US Army, during WWII, and was stationed overseas in Italy. Jim was employed by the former Martin Marietta Corporation for 20 years and later retired in 1982 from Gichner Mobile Systems, Dallastown, as a quality control engineer, following 15 years of service. He was a member of the Stewart American Legion Post #455, Stewartstown and a life member of Fawn VFW Post #7133, Fawn Grove. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing and cherished the love of his family and friends. He is survived by a daughter, Linda W. Davis of Salisbury, Md.; a son J. D. Waldron of Bloxom, Va.; four granddaughters, Rachel Waldron, Jessica Waldron, Heather Elias, and Sarah Coffey; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse L. Waldron, Jr. of Norrisville, Md. and J. Richard Waldron of Fawn Grove; a sister, Mary Stoner of Glen Rock. He was predeceased by two sisters, Yvonne Mauk and Edith Amspacher. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to H.O.P.E., P.O. Box 175, Shrewsbury, PA 17361. (www.hopeforcancerfamilies.org)