James W. SATTAZAHN, 76, of Roulette, PA, formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

Born February 15,1948, in Philadelphia, he was the son of William W. and Florence Kerr Sattazahn.  A 1965 graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia, he served honorably with the US Army.  He served as a PA State Trooper from July 1972 – August 2007, retiring as Corporal.  Jim was a member of the HASH 5 Running Club in Harrisburg, a life member of the National Fraternal Order of Police, and a life member of the Harley Owners Group.  He enjoyed riding his Harley with his motorcycle club, Road Dawgs.  Jim also enjoyed playing ice hockey with his PSP team and playing rugby all over the world, then refereeing for years after he couldn’t play.  He loved his Philadelphia sports teams, the Eagles and the Phillies.  Jim will be remembered for his love of American History.  

Surviving are: a daughter, Nichole J. (Jeremy) Burrous of Roulette; a son, Matthew A. (Lindsay) Sattazahn of Chambersburg; six grandchildren, Darya R. Sattazahn, Garrett J. Kellert, Levi V. Burrous, Meredith C. Burrous, Gavin J. Kellert, and Benjamin M. Sattazahn; his former spouse, Deborah J. Sattazahn of Coudersport; a sister, Margaret Neuman; and two nephews, Walter Neuman and Paul Neuman.  

He was predeceased by two siblings, Robert C. Sattazahn and Catherine A. Kauwling.  

A gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on a later date.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roulette Ambulance Association, Teacher’s Pet Rescue, or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.