James was employed for 30 years and retired from Howmet/Alumax/Alcoa Company, Lancaster. He was a longtime member of the Foresters of America in Columbia. He enjoyed traveling the US and Canada with his wife, and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Penn State football, and Phillies baseball. He also enjoyed family reunions and get-togethers.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Georgia Gordon of Manheim, 12 nieces and nephews, and his step-children Stephen Ruby, and his wife Cindy of Columbia, Joann (Ruby) Manuel, and her husband Charles of Columbia, and Sharon Keller of York. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Donald Vera, Robert Ott, George "Duck" Ott, and Franklin Ott, and his beloved infant daughter Jamie Ott.
At James' request, there will be no service or viewing. Contributions in James' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 700 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com.
LNP Media Group, Inc.
7 Feb 2019
James was employed for 30 years and retired from Howmet/Alumax/Alcoa Company, Lancaster. He was a longtime member of the Foresters of America in Columbia. He enjoyed traveling the US and Canada with his wife, and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Penn State football, and Phillies baseball. He also enjoyed family reunions and get-togethers.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Georgia Gordon of Manheim, 12 nieces and nephews, and his step-children Stephen Ruby, and his wife Cindy of Columbia, Joann (Ruby) Manuel, and her husband Charles of Columbia, and Sharon Keller of York. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Donald Vera, Robert Ott, George "Duck" Ott, and Franklin Ott, and his beloved infant daughter Jamie Ott.
At James' request, there will be no service or viewing. Contributions in James' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 700 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com.
LNP Media Group, Inc.
7 Feb 2019
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