James Richmond, 85, of Tamanend, formerly of Park Place, passed away Monday, June 24th, peacefully, at his residence. Jim was born in Park Place, PA on March 15, 1934, a son of the late Ruth (Davis) and David Richmond.

Jim was a 1952 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and attended McCann School of Business.  He served in the U.S. Army, owned Richmond's Grocery and was a Project Engineer  Supervisor for Penn Dot.

He was an active member of his community, serving in many roles at the First United Methodist Church, Mahanoy City; the Washington Hook and Ladder, Mahanoy City; Mahanoy City Fire Relief Association, Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 357, Mahanoy City and the Caldwell Consistory Valley of Bloomsburg.  Jim was also a member of the Mahanoy Township 150 Club and the Mahanoy Township Planning Commission.  He was an avid fan of Duke basketball, The Philadelphia Eagles and Mahanoy Area sports.

Jim was the husband of Helene (Stief) Richmond.

James is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Piacenti, McAdoo; Christine wife of Andrew Hower, Leola. Two sons William, husband of Holly, Still Creek; James Jr., husband of Grace,  Hillsborough NC. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and by his nieces and nephews.

James is preceded in death by brothers Jack, and David and a sister Ruth Fegley.

A Religious Service will be held Friday 11am at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA. Pastor Brett Hower will be officiating.

Friends and family may call Thursday 6 to 8 pm and Friday 9 am at the funeral home.

Interment will be at the UCC White Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church, Mahanoy City.