James V. Wixted

James V. Wixted , 57, Ashland passed away peacefully on Friday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hanover, he was a son of the late Bernard and Francis Dimmerling Wixted. Jim worked as a State Trooper for the Pennsylvania State Police for 25 years before retiring from the Frackville Barracks.

Jim was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Wixted and his brother Michael Wixted.

Jim is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura L. Kennedy Wixted, Ashland; his son, James B. Wixted, Ashland and his daughter Megan Wixted, Ashland; his sister Marie and her husband Jeff Schuler, Mountain Top.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 28 ^th at 11 a.m. from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland with Rev. Edward B. Connolly as the celebrant. Friends are invited to call at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment will follow at Queen of the Universe Cemetery, St. Clair.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Jim's name, to Hillside SPCA at PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901