He was born June 4, 1932 in Philadelphia, Germantown Hospital, a son of the late Albert and Claire Gertrude Schaettle White.
On February 5, 1966 he married Ruth Marie Lawson White, who survives.
Mr. White was a retired dental technician.
He was a longtime associate of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and enjoyed many friendships with his church and community.
James loved spending time outdoors. Fishing, hunting, boating, and gardening were his favorite activities. He was a long-time member of the Pittsburgh Downriggers.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six daughters, Marylee Krykewycz of Sicklervile, NJ, Ruth White Kinder of Fredericktown, Dawn White Brown of Munhall, Barbara Ann Stuttler of Smithfield, Susan Ellen White of Marianna, and Beverly White Battagglia of Mather; two sons, James A. White Jr. of Raleigh, NC, and Austin James White of Marianna; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, George H. White, and a sister, Carol Ann Richards Bullock.
Graveside services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 W. High St., Waynesburg. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com .
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