Mifflin County PA Archives Obituaries.....Oswalt, James M. April 18, 2023
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Lewistown Sentinel - Apr 21, 2023
James M. Oswalt, 92, Altoona, passed peacefully at his residence Tuesday morning.
He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Walter and Jennie (Lazar) Oswalt.
James is survived by his four children: Michael Oswalt and Melanie, of Long Island,
NY, Elizabeth Trexler and James, of Altoona, Susan Oswalt, of Altoona and Christine
Hainley and Fred, of Tucson, AZ; six grandchildren: Matthew (Cammie), Mark (Ange),
David (Vanessa), Jessica (Michael), Sarah and Hannah; nine great-grandchildren:
Harper, Julian, Keagan, Cameron, Dominic, Adam, Hazel, Chase, Aviana; beloved
long-time partner, Padget Burkey, of Altoona and her family, Val and LuAnn Mignogna
and their children: Skyler, Alexa and Meghann.
James was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School, where he was President of the
Senior Class and lettered in three varsity sports: football, basketball and track.
He received his master’s degree in education from Penn State University and Bachelor
of Science degree from University of Maryland.
He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency for 20 years, retiring in 1971 as a Lt.
Colonel. James distinguished himself by earning the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army
Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Legion of Merit.
Following his military experience, James was employed in public education, first as
a Guidance Counselor at Altoona High School and then as a High School Vice-Principal
at Chief Logan in Mifflin County.
James was instrumental in consolidating Kishacoquillas High School and Chief Logan
High School into Indian Valley High School and was its first Principal.
After entering full retirement, James became active in numerous volunteer groups,
such as, Mifflin County 2000, Blair County Meals on Wheels, Blair Chamber BASICS,
Penn State Altoona Alumni Society and Altoona Area School District Foundation
Board.
Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023, at The Stevens
Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602.
A funeral service will be immediately following in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with
Chaplain Tavis Stauffer. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in James memory
to: AASD Foundation, attention: Paula Foreman, 1201 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602.


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