James E. Magnuson, 77, of Pine Ave., Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (May 30) at his residence.  He was born in Kane on Oct. 26, 1945, the son of the late David and Mary (Johnson) Magnuson.

He graduated from Kane High School in 1963 and then attended college for two years at Edinboro and Jamestown Community College.  In 1967 he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam in 1968 as a psychological operations specialist.  During his tour he served on missions with units of the Third Marine Division, Special Forces, Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division, 101st Airborne and the First Cavalry.  He returned to Ft. Bragg in 1969 to serve the remainder of his enlistment.  During that time representatives of the fledgling Air Marshall Program attempted to recruit him but he declined their offers and returned to Kane in 1970.  From that time until his retirement, he worked in and around the Kane area as a self-employed carpenter/cabinet maker.  

He is survived by many cousins, both in Kane and throughout the U.S.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  His cremated remains will be buried at the family lot at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where he will join his maternal grandparents, parents and uncles.

Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.