Ronald W James, age 74, of Ridge Road, Pitman, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.

He was born on Thursday, August 26, 1948, in Millersburg, a son of the late Marlin James and the late Mary (Hoy) James.

He was a 1967 graduate of MIllersburg High School and also graduated from computer tech school in Philadelphia.

Ron served for seven years in the US Air Force as a Staff Sgt and jet engine mechanic, during which he served thirteen months in Vietnam.

He was a machinist for Keystone Reamer and Tool and than retired from Brubaker Tool Co, both of Millersburg.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman; where he served on church council, the endowment fund committee, and was a long time Sunday School teacher.

Ron was an EMT with the Mahantongo Valley Ambulance for thirty-nine years until becoming ill.

He loved music and collecting vinyl albums and also enjoyed watching movies.

He was preceded in death by parents, and by a brother, Marlin James.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Irene (Peifer) James, to whom he was married for 47 years.

He is also survived by a son, Jason W James of Pitman; brother, Robert James of Halifax; mother in law, Martha Peifer of Pitman; sister in law, Freda James of Halifax; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating.

A viewing was held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at St. James Lutheran Church.

Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Rough and Ready.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 153 Main Road, Pitman PA 17964.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .