- Date Of Birth: January 31, 1933
- State: Pennsylvania
James R. Mather, Sr., 89, of Cogan Station, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, F. Elaine Mather, in November 2001.
Born January 31, 1933 in Ashland, he was a son of the late Paul A., Sr. and Helen E. (Hohenstein) Mather.
James was a graduate of Ashland High School. He was employed by PP&L Electric for over 44 years, spending many years in a management position. James was a member of the Williamsport Bridge Club and enjoyed playing golf. He was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church.
Surviving are James’ four sons, James R. Mather, Jr. (Joyce) of Severna Park, MD, Richard P. Mather, Sr. (MaryJo) of Harrisburg, David D. Mather and Gregg A. Mather, both of Cogan Station; one brother, Paul A. Mather, Jr. (Meldene) of Franklin, TN; five grandchildren, Suzanne E. Bartley, James R. Mather, III, Richard P. Mather, Jr., Jonathan J. Mather and Jeffrey S. Mather; and four great-grandchildren, Colin J. Bartley, Madaline Bartley, William A. Mather, and Jordyn Mather.
In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded in death by his son John F. Mather in 1956; one brother, Warren F. Mather; and two sisters, Alyce E. Stellfox and Jannette Martin.
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