James (Jim) B. Stranix, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Shenandoah on February 8, 1951, Jim was the son of the late James and Martha (Fellows) Stranix.

Jim graduated from Hershey High School in 1969 and earned his degree in industrial arts from California University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He dedicated 33 years to teaching industrial arts in the Tamaqua School District and also served as a high school wrestling coach. Along with his wife, he founded and coached the Special Olympics Bocce Ball team for Schuylkill County, positively impacting countless students and athletes.

A long-standing member of the Bethesda-Reedsville Evangelical Congregational Church, Jim was a family man who cherished time with his children and grandchildren. He had a passion for repairing antique furniture and restoring his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner. Jim will be remembered for his wit and sarcasm, as well as his deep love for Jesus.

Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lyndell 'Lyn' (Supplee) Stranix; their children, Todd Stranix and his wife Jennifer of Lake Wynonah, Joshua Stranix at home, and Abbey, wife of Keith Drummer of Tampa, Florida. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Hannah Drummer, Cole Drummer, and Madison Stranix, as well as his brother, Thomas Stranix, and his wife Melanie of Finksburg, MD. Jim will be fondly remembered by his nephew Zachary Stranix (Emily), and nieces Lauren Smith (Joel) and Leanne Yuhnke (Mark).

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Bethesda-Reedsville Evangelical Congregational Church, Route 183 in Schuylkill Haven. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation from 10-11 AM, immediately preceding the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are asked to be made to the Special Olympics-Schuylkill County at https://give.specialolympicspa.org/jimstranix