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James Fela

1958 - 2024

BORN

1958

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc.

255 McAlpine St.

Duryea, Pennsylvania

James Fela Obituary

AVOCA — James Fela, 66, of Avoca, died Sept. 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janet (Yurkanin). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Queen of the Apostles Parish Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Visitation will extend from 9 a.m. to service time. Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

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Published by Times Leader from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2024.

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Raynee & Ray

September 20, 2024

Dear Janet & Roseann
May the love of family & friends carry you through this
Difficult time.

Michele Gayoski

September 20, 2024

Janet Bernie and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother-in-law.

Linda McAdarra

September 20, 2024

Dearest Roseann and Janet, my heartfelt condolences to you both! Take comfort in knowing Jimmy is receiving his reward now and he will watch over you both. Sincerely with love and prayers, Linda McAdarra

Carl and Mary Ellen Konetski

September 20, 2024

Carl and I are beyond heartbroken for the loss of your beloved husband. Wish we could be with you but sadly we are away. Sending prayers.

Mary Jane Grella

September 19, 2024

So sorry for your loss.

Ellen Scatena

September 19, 2024

Dear Janet and Roseann,
I am so very sorry to read of Jimmy's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. I believe he is at peace now.

Louise starzec

September 19, 2024

Janet so sorry to hear the passing of Jim prayers are with you and his mom

Louise starzec

September 19, 2024

Janet so sorry to hear the passing of Jim prayers are with you and his mom

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Queen of the Apostles Parish Church

715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, PA

Sep

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Queen of the Apostles Parish Church

715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, PA

Funeral services provided by:

Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc.

255 McAlpine St., Duryea, PA 18642

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