James R. Blimline

James R. Blimline, 81, formerly of Hamburg died January 21st in Manor Care, West Reading. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Lillian E. (Messner) Blimline who died in January of 1999. Jim was born in Reading and was the son of the late James and Maude (Ringler) Blimline. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years working in construction. He was also a former member of the Goodwill Fire Company. James is survived by two daughters; Kay K. wife of Curtis Neuin of Womelsdorf, Brenda B. wife of Dennis Wingle of Shoemakersville; three sisters. Doris widow of Clare Werner of Arizona, Ruth widow of Robert VanPelt of Reading and Diane wife of Nelson Schwartz of Reading,; two brothers David Blimline of Reading and Donald husband of Tina Blimline of Lenhartsville, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 25th at 11:00 AM from the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., 40 S. 4th St. Hamburg, PA. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Shartlesville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com.