James Lawther Dietz, 78, of West Sunbury passed away Saturday at his residence.

Born Nov. 3, 1939, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Walter and Esther Lawther Dietz.

He was Catholic by faith and enjoyed attending different services.

James was an upholstery tradesman in the automobile and aviation field. He began his career at North Hills Seat Covers, then started his own business as A&J Upholstery and retired from Corporate Jet of the greater Pittsburgh region. After retirement, he continued and enjoyed his self-employment as an upholsterer in this local area.

He was an active member of the Seniors Flyer's Club of Cranberry Township. He enjoyed building model airplanes, hunting and fishing. He will be remembered for always wanting to build it, fix it or change it.

James is survived by his loving children, James (Marge) Dietz of Evans City, Ann (Thomas) Ross of Manteo, N.C., Robert (Maria) Dietz of Great Mills, Md., William Dietz of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; his friend and former spouse, Ann Dietz of Pittsburgh; his siblings, Walter “Butch” (Nancy) Dietz, Frank (Debbie) Dietz and Eleanor (Wayne) Arlet, all of Pittsburgh, Alice (David) Pietro of Atlanta, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Esther “Sissy” Carleo.

DIETZ — Visitation for James Lawther Dietz, who died Saturday, March 10, 2018, will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Edward L Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main St., Prospect.Military honors followed by a blessing service will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Seeman officiating.Memorial contributions may be given to the West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Department or any of your local first responders.For more information or to leave an online tribute, please go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.