James W. Moriarity

Born May 12, 1929 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Leafy Moriarity.

Mr. Moriarity was a member of Westside United Methodist Church, Clearfield. James was an Army Veteran of both WW II and Korea. He was employed as a truck driver for Taftco and retired from Keystone Carriers.

James enjoyed camping, fishing and loved wolves.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 5 children: Karen L. Middleton and husband Denny, Clearfield; Kevin J. Moriarity, Osceola Mills; Kathie J. Timblin and husband Arnold, Hillsdale; Jodie L. Irwin and husband Roy, Clearfield; Keith A. Moriarity and wife JoAnna, Curwensville; daughter-in-law: Cathy Moriarity, Holidaysburg; 2 step sons: Blair D. McPherson and wife Sharon, Jamesburg, NJ; Joseph D. McPherson, PA; 14 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; also survived by his dog: Tippy.

He was preceded in death by his mother, step father, first wife: Freda Moriarity, infant daughter: Lorrie Moriarity, daughter: Jessie Dawn Gisewhite, son: James W. Moriarity, Jr. and a brother: Walter Moriarity.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of James W. Moriarity will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 16, 2013 at Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., 312 E. Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 with Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be Sunday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM the time of service at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of James W. Moriarity to the Westside United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.

For online tributes, please visit www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.