James Donald Sprowls

James Donald Sprowls, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022.

Born in 1951 to Donald and Barbara (Grunewald) in New Kensington PA, he graduated from Burrell Senior High School in 1969. He attended The Pennsylvania State University, earning a bachelors in Animal Science and a Masters of Agriculture with a specialty in Entomology. Known for his attention to detail and precision machining, Jim worked for NC Industries for several years before starting his own business, JD Machining, in 1987. He never lost his love for insects, spending many hours collecting them with his family. Jim’s main hobby was beekeeping and his honey was sold at many local farms and cafes in the area. He also enjoyed outdoor sports including camping, hiking, white water rafting, and rock climbing. Jim spent his retirement traveling, especially with the Waverly High School band and Spanish club, as well as the Boy Scouts. He was a decorated member of the Scouts and taught many different programs including Wood Badge, one of the highest leader accomplishments in scouting.

Jim is predeceased by his parents, his brother W. Alfred and his wife Marcene.

Jim is survived by his children Sara (Charles Donaghy) and David (Keeley Lowell), his granddaughter Kaylea Donaghy, his siblings Janet (Richard) Thom, Elaine (Joe) Spana, sister-in-law Darlene Sprowls, brother-in-law A. Benjamin (Margaret) Farrell, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America (Five Rivers Council) https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/375/appeals or The Nature Conservancy https://www.nature.org/en-us/membership-and-giving/donate-to-our-mission/

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Funeral Services

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday September 18th, at 10am at the VFW, 932 W Lockhart St. Sayre PA 18840.

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Carol Paul lit a candle and writes,

So sorry for your loss. He will be missef.

08/17/2022 05:25 pm

Kristin Cameron writes,

I am sorry for you and your family’s loss. My thoughts are with you.

08/17/2022 06:28 pm

Linda Harris writes,

So sorry for the loss of a knowledgeable man in scouting. He will be greatly missed.

08/18/2022 08:19 pm

John Vona (Woodbadge Staff) lit a candle and writes,

Gone Home.

08/19/2022 07:19 am

Paul Covey lit a candle and writes,

My friend, you will be missed. Our friendship goes back along ways. You were there to help me when I needed it. I will miss the scouting days we had. You are with Marcene now. RIP my friend. Fly high.

08/19/2022 12:14 pm

Lisa reed Crysta Reed writes,

Jim was good man he knew things about scouting . Crysta loved Jim he tought many things especially about the gear about going on boyscouts trips .And other things he made Venture Crews 105 trips fun for the youth and Adults. He will be Truely missed by a lot people. Prayers for the family . My Condolences goes out to everyone that knew Jim God Bless Rip Hardware

08/19/2022 12:35 pm

Joi Hunsinger lit a candle and writes,

So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed buying Jim's honey and talking about the bee hives. Gone to soon, RIP

08/20/2022 11:49 pm

Rita Cook writes,

Jim and Marcy were dear friends of ours for 40 years. It is sad to lose such nice people so early. I have several towels and recipes of Marcy's and I know how fond Jim was of cookies and sweets. I used to make chocolate chip cookies for him. May they both be at peace now.

08/21/2022 07:44 am

Chris Sharman writes,

I was very sad to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts are with his family and all his friends from scouting. I'm fortunate to have attended Wood Badge which Jim led in 2016. We are all appreciative of what Jim had done for scouting throughout his life.

08/22/2022 08:42 am

Frank Titus lit a candle and writes,

RIP Jim.

08/22/2022 10:00 am

Dianne Trygar Zadnik writes,

My deepest sympathy to the family. I knew your dad in high school and college and have many fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.

08/22/2022 02:55 pm

Dennis Livrone writes,

Sorry to hear of the passing of Jim, our Burrell High School and Penn State classmate. Jim was a really cool guy. Glad I got to see him at our 50th BHS class reunion in 2019. RIP my friend.

09/01/2022 09:22 pm

Deborah Hart Cardamone lit a candle and writes,

So sorry for your family's loss. I know that they have many good memories to hold you close. Rest in the sweet peace of Christ.

09/02/2022 09:02 am

John Clapp lit a candle and writes,

Dave, We were very saddened to read of your dad's passing. Jim was a great guy to work with and helped me out on several occasions with my machining /design projects. We are very sorry that we will be out of town Sept 18th and thus unable to attend your celebration of Jim's life He will be missed by all who knew him, especially the BOY SCOUTS . In sincere memory, John and Sally Clapp

09/05/2022 05:45 pm

Lori & Bob Hawthorne writes,

This message is coming late as we just learned of Jim's passing since we no longer live in the area and had unfortunately lost touch. So many fond memories of Jim, Marcey, Sara and David. What a blessing he and they all were to our family through the years. Many great memories of Bob and Jim woodworking with the cub scouts. Jim and David shared and passed on their hobby in collecting and cataloging insects along with hiking in beautiful Sullivan county. Jim was a hard worker and dedicated loving father. What a wonderful, kind and interesting man. So blessed to have known him and his family. Fondly, Lori & Bob

10/09/2022 07:05 pm

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