James K. Strausser, Sr.

James K. Strausser, age 95, of Port Carbon, PA passed away Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA.

Born in St. Clair, PA on January 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Kipling and Elizabeth (Ball) Strausser.

Jim was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School, Class of 1947. He served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl in the Korean Conflict from 1949 till 1952. He worked as a machine operator for Parish Steel in Reading for 36 years until retiring.

Jim was a member of the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon and was a lifetime member of the VFW in Pottsville.

Jim enjoyed many years of camping with his brothers and sisters at Pennsylvania State Parks, putting together jigsaw puzzles, cooking, baking, and gardening. He also enjoyed reading old western books and listening to country music.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: John, Betram, Robert, Ronald, Edward, and William Strausser and sisters: Jane Mooney, Catherine Chiccini, Nancy Zimmerman, and Beth Runkle.
 
Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen M. (Brown) Strausser; son James K. Strausser Jr. (Melissa); five daughters: Suzanne Bosche (Richard), Cindy Strausser (fiancée Ed Bealer), Sandra Myro (Michael), Nanette Seladones (Gary), and Tina Rosenbloom (Brett); 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Flanagan and Sally Yeager; brother: David Strausser; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair at 11AM on Tuesday, February 25th, with Msgr. William Glosser officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday morning from 9-11AM at the Church.

Interment with Military Honors will be held at the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery in Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim to the St. Clare of Assisi Church Memorial Fund, 250 East Hancock Street Saint Clair,  PA 17970.

The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. www.robertaevansjrfh.com