James W. Karcz, Sr.

James W. Karcz, Sr., 77, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2024, in Altoona.

He was born July 16, 1946 in Gallitzin the son of the late John W. and Cecilia P. (DeCoskey) Karcz. He married Sally L. Weitzel on June 21, 1969, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gallitzin. She passed away Feb. 13, 2014.

He is survived by two children: James W. Karcz, Jr. and wife Lori in Minnesota and Denise L. Karcz in Oregon; four grandchildren: Alec Karcz, Mariah White, Addison Karcz, Lily White, and Lucian White; and four sisters: Barbara A. Lauer of Lakemont, Joan C. Maier (Carl)...