James W. Reigle

James Wesley Reigle, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Mountain View Senior Living & Memory Care, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Clyde O. Reigle and Beulah Myers, he was born December 29, 1937 in Rimersburg, PA.

Mr. Reigle was a U.S. Army veteran.

He worked as a groundskeeper at Torrance State Hospital for 28 years until his retirement and worked at the Blairsville Bi-Lo after his retirement.

He attended the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, PA.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth J. Reigle (Cynthia) of Blairsville and David W. Reigle of Tarentum; two daughters, April Jean Reigle of Blairsville, and Colleen L. Brubaker of Blairsville; and a granddaughter, Tabitha Brubaker of Monroeville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 64 years, F. Elaine (Pierce) Reigle on September 17, 2022, a brother-in-law, Ralph Lichtenfels, and a nephew, Wayne Lichtenfels.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 24th from 5 PM until the time of service at 7 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA, with Pastor John L. Buchmann officiating.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM in Bethel Cemetery, Clyde, PA, with Pastor Jack Lucas Officiating. Military services will be accorded by the Blairsville Military Honor Guard at the cemetery.

The family would like to thank the past and present staff at Mountain View Senior Living & Memory Care and Bridge’s Hospice for their father’s care.

Please consider donating to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway Ste. 1509, New York, New York 10018 in Mr. Reigle’s memory.