He is survived by his loving family, his daughters, Lisa Lacey (long-time companion Bill Gibson), and Tracy Scanlon; loving grandfather to Khristina Toth (Chris), Angela Warren (Troy), Brenden Scanlon (fiancée Sarah), and Vanessa Scanlon; loving great-grandfather to Jeremy Toth, Alexia Toth, Mia Warren, and Troy Warren, IV; brother, Gerald Riedel (Carolyn); and former spouse and friend, Margaret Cox.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Ethel (Taylor) Riedel and sister-in-law, Judy Riedel. He was an avid model railroader for over 70 years and was a member of the PA Trolley Museum for over 50 years. James enjoyed spending time with his family.
Friends will be received Sunday, August 16, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester, PA (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum).
Family suggests donations to PA Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301, in James' memory.
Online condolences may be shared at www.saul-gabauer.com
