James L. Rhine, Sr., of Center Township, died peacefully at Indiana Regional Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, after a brief illness. Jim was born June 17, 1942, a son of Raymond and Mildred Rhine, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of over sixty-three years, Norma L. (Twigg) Rhine; two sons: James L., Jr., at home (his friend Amanda George and her children: Kylie, Karlee, Kayden, and Koltin), and Donn R., of Zelienople; and granddaughter Charlotte Rhine, of Zelienople, with whom Jim had a special bond since her infancy.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Vernon, Wayne, Donald, Idella Murdick, Betty Lou Isenberg, Naomi Fee, Cheryl Ryan, Esther Bonanni, Diana Rhine, and Linda Jones; as well as Donn’s wife, Julie (Thompson) Rhine. One sister, Twila Filter, Blairsville, survives.
He is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.
Jim worked for Dominick Garbage, then construction in Ohio, RCA Rubber, and R & P Coal Co., and was a driver for First Commonwealth Bank in retirement. He was a member of the UMWA.
Jim enjoyed being outside, gardening, and doing yard work.
Family and friends will be received at Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 4606 Old US Highway 119, Homer City, PA 15748, on Tuesday, November 3, from noon to 2 p.m., with the service following at 2:00, led by his in-laws, Revs. August B. and Aimee W. Twigg. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, PA.
