James M. Kingsley, 72, of 209 Greystone Ave. Seneca, PA., died enexpectedly Tuesday June 9 at his residence after a period of declining health.

Born March 16, 1943 in Emlenton, PA., he was the son of the late John Kingsley & Grace Palm Kingsley.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy serving as a hospital coreman.

He was employed as a medical social worker for the state for many years.

Jim enjoyed socializing and talking with people. He enjoyed being a host and entertaining.

He also enjoyed his family and researching genealogy.

He is survived by two sisters: Bonnie Kingsley Crawford of Las Vegas, and Judith Kingsley Caldwell of Nashville, TN, and two brothers: Jeffrey Kingsley of Clintonville, PA, and Gregory Kingsley of Leesburg, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gary Kingsley.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.

At Jim’s wishes, he will be cremated.

Interment will be in Big Bend Cemetery.

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.