Obituary of James G. Sickler, Sr.

James G. Sickler, 86, of Northmoreland passed away peacefully on the morning of September 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy M. Goble Sickler.

Born in Eatonville on March 27, 1933 he was the son of the late Chester and Flossie Corby Sickler.

James served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era.

In addition to his wife Jim is survived by sons, James G. and wife Charlene A. of Tunkahnnock, Stephen and wife Charlene M. of Centermoreland, Randy and wife Kim of Centermoreland, Benjamin and wife Jan of Evans Falls; daughter, Donna Jones of Centermoreland; brother, Robert Sickler of Thurston Hollow; sister, Dorothy Shupp of Thurston Hollow; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Harold Sickler; sisters, Sara Greenley, and Myrtle Wyda.

Family and friends are invited to attend Jim’s funeral service which will be held on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. 73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, PA 18657 with Pastor Joel Byer presiding. Interment with full military honors will follow in Perrins Marsh Cemetery, Centermoreland. A viewing for family and friends will be held from on Friday September 13, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Jim’s name to, Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Company or Franklin Northmoreland Ambulance, 1618 Demunds Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18612.

The family would like to thank the Allied Hospice Center for all their care and support during this time.