James P. Carduff

James P. Carduff, 89, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Connerton on January 31, 1935, he was the son of the late James J. and Mary (Walsh) Carduff.

James was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Twp. High School.  He worked in the printing business as a collator for many years.  Outside of work, James volunteered his time with the Fire Police of the William Penn Fire Company.  He also enjoyed shooting darts, playing pool, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. 

Preceding him were 3 brothers- Robert, Bernard, and Gerald Carduff.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene Alice (Unsworth) Carduff, 1 son, Nicholas Carduff with Kelly- Frackville, 2 daughters, Kathy Rhoads with Wayne- Zion Grove and Karen Everett with Chris- Zion Grove, 2 sisters, Margaret Carduff- Frackville and Mary Elizabeth Cecchini- Frackville, along with 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 8:30 to 10:30am from the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  Scripture services will be conducted at 10:30am in the funeral home by Msgr. Ronald Bocian.  Burial will immediately follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory can be made to the Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901

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