James F. Mitman, 75, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital with his family at his side.
Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Emil F. and Arlene (Multer) Mitman. For 54 years, he was the loving husband of Catherine C. (Henninger) Mitman.
Jim graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School. He was active in various school activities such as baseball, stage crew, and Key Club. Jim Graduated from Lehigh University with a BSME in Mechanical Engineering in 1971. He served in the US Army Active Duty from 1971 to 1972 at Fort Polk, LA. He served for six years in the US Army Reserve until 1977. He started at Philadelphia Electric in 1971 at Delaware Generating Station from 1971 to 1976. James retired from Exelon Nuclear after 42 years in Nuclear Engineering at both Peach Bottom and Limerick nuclear plants. Jim held his Senior Reactor operator license from 1979 to 1989. He has fond memories of working with his coworkers at Peach Bottom & Limerick over the years.
Jim was a faithful follower of his Christian faith. He was a member of St. Phillip the Apostle Church in Millersville, PA. He served as an extraordinary minister from 1985 to 1993. Jim enjoyed many of his retirement years at Willow Valley Communities getting involved in Ballroom Dancing and exercising in the Fitness Center and Culture Center. He was a member of the Railroad Club where he held the chair position from 2022 to 2023. He was also involved in Guys and Dolls. Jim had many hobbies he enjoyed such as: trains, going to the beach, biking, and canoeing. But most of all he loved being with family and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; his daughters, Natalie (Dr. Michael), Nathan, of Vienna, VA, and Maryann (Nate) Martin, of McMurray, PA; seven grandchildren, Laura, Jacob, Daniel, William Nathan, Olivia, Sofia, and Lucas Martin and his sister, Jeanne Mitman, of Lancaster, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thomas Mitman.
Friends and family will be received from 1PM to 2PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at St. Phillip The Apostle Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. A Funeral Mass will follow beginning at 2PM.
Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jims name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western PA, 600 Waterfront Dr., Ste 223, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia, 10467 White Granite Dr., Ste 320, Oakton, VA 22124.
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