James F. Packer, 77, of Point Township Drive, Northumberland, passed away July 26, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center. 

 

James was born December 30, 1947, in Sunbury, a son of the late James T. and Lois A. (Phillips) Packer. On December 24, 1982 he married Joanne Palermo. 

 

He proudly served in the United States Army for 26 years, obtaining the rank of Sergeant before retiring. He also worked as a secretary consultant in Binghamton, New York for 22 years. 

 

James was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Danville.  He was a very active member of the church, he joined the Knights of Columbus, he served as a greeter, was in the prayer group and helped provide security for the church.

 

He was an outdoorsman, loved sports, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and Bucknell basketball.

 

In addition to his loving wife of 42.5 years he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Scott J. and Jennifer Packer.

 

He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter Nickie Jeavons.

 

A viewing will be held Friday, August 1, from 10:00am-11:00am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 68 Center Street, Danville, followed by a Knights of Columbus memorial service and then the Mass of Christian Burial with Father Kenneth Roth as celebrant. 

 

Interment will be in Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam.

 

Donations in Jame's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741

 

Arrangements are by the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King Street, Northumberland.