Mt. Carmel – James E. Hollister, 86, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Shamokin on October 11, 1934, he was the son of the late William and Laura (Coolihan) Hollister.

Jim was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and a 1956 graduate of Susquehanna University.

He worked as an accountant for Schroyer's Dress Factory, and spent most of his life in Kulpmont.

On May 30, 1956 in Shamokin he married Joan Clauser.

He was a member of St. Mary's Church, now known as Church of the Holy Angels.

Jim was a serious, though friendly man with a dry sense of humor who was very devoted to and supportive of his family.  He enjoyed spending time with them fishing and hunting at their cabin in the mountains.  He often spent mornings having coffee and reminiscing with old friends at a local mechanic's garage.  An avid Penn State football fan, he watched most games, especially when his daughter was enrolled there.  Jim was meticulous in his bookkeeping, estate planning and caring for his properties, tools and cars.  Those who got to know Jim inevitably liked him and will dearly miss him.

Jim is survived by a daughter, Annette Macintyre and husband, Steve of OH; two granddaughters, Jennifer Parmiter and Dana Parmiter; a brother, Jerry Hollister; and a sister, Mary Altomare. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

FUNERAL NOTICE

James E. Hollister, 86, of Mount Carmel – Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Kulpmont with Father Andrew Stahmer officiating. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc, 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, Malcom C. Farrow IV, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com