Kulpmont - James R. Korenkiewicz, 71, of 915 Scott Street, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his residence with his wife at his side.

Born in Shamokin on March 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Stankiewicz) Korenkiewicz.

On December 19, 1981, he married the love of his life, Theresa (Altomare) Korenkiewicz.

James graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, Class of 1966.

James was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels, West End Fire Association, American Legion and VFW. James enjoyed going on bus trips to the casino. He was an avid fan of the Eagles and Penn State.

James is survived by his wife, Theresa Korenkiewicz; two sons, John Gallagher and his wife, Laurie, and Marcus Gallagher and his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Jolene Andrukaitis and her husband, Frank; brother, John "Jack" Korenkiewicz; sister, Mary Ann Francola; mother-in-law, Violet LaCrosse; two sisters-in-law, Joanna Raybuck and Antoinette Faust; nine grandchildren, Brad James, Todd James, Jacob Gallagher, Dylan Gallagher, Brittany Gummel, Derek Reich, Nathan Reich, Ryan Gallagher and Mason Gallagher; and great granddaughter, Aria Reich. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Korenkiewicz; and his grandson, Aaron Gallagher.

FUNERAL NOTICE

James R. Korenkiewicz, 71, of 915 Scott Street, Kulpmont - Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kulpmont with Father Andrew Stahmer, officiating. Arrangements are in care of  C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers  memorial donations can be made to Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com