James T. Amacher, Jr., 71, of 26 Church St., Lewis Run, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his residence.
James was born November 10, 1948 in Bradford, he was a son of the late James T. and Sarah I. (Ward) Amacher, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School., and attended the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland.
On March 30, 1990 in the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church he married Mary (Honhart) Amacher who survives.
Jim was employed at Togi's Restaurant, A&W Grocery Store. In the 70's at Perkins and Chick-Fil-A, Dickenson Multi Media, then for his parents at the DeSoto Restaurant. In 1991 he started his own company Community Media which he operated until his health failed.
He was a member of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church where he was an usher, served on the Stewardship, Kids Club, Bible School, Sunday School, and camping program. He was also an avid golfer, bowler, hunter and fisherman, loved the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Pirates and played softball in the local leagues and state tournaments.
Surviving in addition to his wife Mary, are three daughters, Kimberly Fox, of Bradford, Jamie (Tim) Benner, of Bradford, and Penny Amacher, of Port Allegany, one son, Andrew Amacher of Lewis Run, two sisters, Sally (Mike) Scrivo, of Bradford, and Ruth (Mike) Pehonsky of Bellaire FL, five grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends will be received on Monday December 2, 2019, from 3-5pm & 7-9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave., and again on Tuesday from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, at which time funeral services will be held with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, or the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeck.com