James Engle, 55, of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 16th, due to accidental injuries received in his home.

James was born in Shenandoah, on February 10, 1963, a son of Edward and Vonetta Engle of Modena, and the late Kathryn (Shoup) Engle.

James worked in the local construction industry having been employed recently by the Gottstein Construction Company and Doc's Masonry.

He was a huge fan of the Oakland Raiders, and was of the Methodist Faith.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Engle, Sr.

Along with his father Edward, and his stepmother Vonetta, he is survived by his sisters and brothers, Clare, wife of Gene Zimmerman; Kathy  Lorah;  Karen, wife of Lamar Lex, all of Ringtown;  Carol Engle, of Hawley;  Sally Judge, of Nuremberg;  Edward, of Berwick; Tom, of Pardeesville; and Carl, of North Carolina.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 PM on Friday, March 23rd, at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown.   Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family from 6 PM until the time of the service.

Interment services will be held privately by his family at St. John's Cemtery in Rintown.