James R. Wilce, 67, of Harding, Passed away Saturday in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Twp.

Born in Carbondale, he was preceded in death by his father Francis Wilce and his mother Elizabeth Tyson Wilce Sauter and was a graduate of Pittston Area High School.

James was a Mechanic and loved to work cars and loved spending time with his family.

He was a member of the Pocono Mountain Street rods car club.

James was preceded in death by his Step-Father, Joseph E. Sauter, Step-Brother, Joseph Sauter, Step-Sister, Marie Troy.

He is survived by his wife the former Donna Orr, Sons James and wife Kristin of Duryea, Donny of Harding, Grandchildren, James and Peyton, Brother Robert Wilce and companion Mary Lloyd of Carbondale, Mary Golya and husband Steve or Hughestown, David Wilce and wife Marygrace of Taylor, and several Nieces and Nephews, cousins and friends.

A blessing will be held on Thursday morning at 10a.m. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., at 509 Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston with Monsignor John Sempa Officiating. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Cemetery in Dallas. Family and Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5p.m. until 8p.m.

In Lieu of Flowers may be made in James's name to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter at 967 Griffin Pond Rd. South Abington Twp., Pa 18411.

Birthplace & Residence

Birthplace: Carbondale, Pa

Resided In: Harding, Pa

Viewing

Location: Howell-Lussi Funeral Home

Date: Wednesday, June 01, 2022

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral

Location: Howell-Lussi Funeral Home

Date: N/A

Cemetery

Location: Fern Knoll Cemetery

Time: Immediately Following Service