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James F. “Oz” Oslar, Jr., 51, of Annville, PA originally of Mahanoy City, PA died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2nd, at his residence.
James was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 27, 1968, a son of Geraldine (Deriscavage) and James Oslar, Sr. He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1986. He became a Certified Recovery Specialist through the State of Pennsylvania and used his passion for helping people in his work at Firetree Ltd. and Just for Today (JFT) Recovery and Veterans Support Services.
He spent his days in service to others and their recovery and looked to others to do the same. He was dedicated to family who came to expect a good laugh and the best hugs from him. A fan of the Grateful Dead, he will forever be remembered as the number one Deadhead and for his love of music. Above all, he was kind.
In addition to his parents, James is survived by a sister, Michelle, wife of Timothy Davis of Kalamazoo MI, and a brother, Christopher and wife Tani (Swank) of Ringtown. He is also survived by an aunt, Sandy Oslar; nephews, Chris and Timmy; niece, Zierra, and great niece Mia; and cousins, Susan Kalinock, Dave (Nicole) Kalinock, Paul (Wendy) Kalinock, Jeff (Marcia) Kalinock, Dawn Oslar Murray, and Robert Oslar.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Frances Deriscavage and Jack and Marie Oslar; aunt, Mary Ann Kalinock, uncles, John Oslar, Robert Oslar, Paul Kalinock, and Julius Deriscavage, and cousin, Michael Kalinock.
A Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 7 PM on Friday, October 11th.
Friends may call Friday 6 to 9 PM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. on Friday, October 11th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Just For Today Recovery and Veterans Support Services, 300 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 www.jft-rvff.org
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view Video Tribute and send sympathy cards.
James was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 27, 1968, a son of Geraldine (Deriscavage) and James Oslar, Sr. He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1986. He became a Certified Recovery Specialist through the State of Pennsylvania and used his passion for helping people in his work at Firetree Ltd. and Just for Today (JFT) Recovery and Veterans Support Services.
He spent his days in service to others and their recovery and looked to others to do the same. He was dedicated to family who came to expect a good laugh and the best hugs from him. A fan of the Grateful Dead, he will forever be remembered as the number one Deadhead and for his love of music. Above all, he was kind.
In addition to his parents, James is survived by a sister, Michelle, wife of Timothy Davis of Kalamazoo MI, and a brother, Christopher and wife Tani (Swank) of Ringtown. He is also survived by an aunt, Sandy Oslar; nephews, Chris and Timmy; niece, Zierra, and great niece Mia; and cousins, Susan Kalinock, Dave (Nicole) Kalinock, Paul (Wendy) Kalinock, Jeff (Marcia) Kalinock, Dawn Oslar Murray, and Robert Oslar.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Frances Deriscavage and Jack and Marie Oslar; aunt, Mary Ann Kalinock, uncles, John Oslar, Robert Oslar, Paul Kalinock, and Julius Deriscavage, and cousin, Michael Kalinock.
A Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 7 PM on Friday, October 11th.
Friends may call Friday 6 to 9 PM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. on Friday, October 11th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Just For Today Recovery and Veterans Support Services, 300 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 www.jft-rvff.org
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view Video Tribute and send sympathy cards.