James “Jim” Leroy Dake, age 83, of Tioga, PA passed away at his home on July 5, 2023.

Jim was born on September 18, 1939 in Port Allegany, PA and he was a son to the late Albert B. and Alice A. (Mattison) Dake. Jim worked at Ingersoll-Rand for a few years and in that time he met Weny Tombs. Not long after meeting, Jim married Weny and they were together for several years before her passing.

Following Ingersoll-Rand, Jim became a farmhand up until he couldn’t anymore. He enjoyed mowing lawns, helping his brother-in-law cut wood, visiting friends and family, drinking beer and reminiscing about his father. He was also a past member of the Knoxville VFW.

James is survived by his stepchildren; Larry Seeley of Westfield, PA, Bobby Seeley of St. Mary, PA, Donny (Tina) Seeley of Westfield, PA, Randy (Pam) Sharp of Carlisle, PA and Philip (Tina) Seeley of Bath, NY; numerous step-grandchildren; and siblings, Diane Surine of Tioga, PA and Harry (Rita) Dake of Williamsport, PA.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; his loving wife, Weny Dake; step-daughter, Barb Seeley; brothers, Charlie, Herb, Bill and Henry Dake; step-brothers, Ervin, Bob and George; sisters, Donna Gardner, Sandy Davis and Arlene Dake; and in-laws, Joe and Helen Tombs.

A  celebration of life will be held at the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department, 7654 State Rte. 49, Osceola, PA on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:00pm with Rev. Larry O’Dell speaking. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com