James Fontana, 97, formerly of Middletown and Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Columbia, PA. He was the widower of Dorothy (Broucht) Fontana.
Jim was born February 11, 1924, in Herndon, WV and was the son of the late Dominick and Marie (Massara) Fontana.
Jim was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps with over 20 years of service. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and numerous others awards during his military career.
Jim was an avid gardener and loved working outside. He also enjoyed arts and crafts and creating miniature Christmas trees for family and friends.
Jim is survived by his stepson, Gary Holtzman and wife, Sherry; his grandsons, Zachary Holtzman and wife, Jennifer and Tyler Holtzman and wife, Elissa; and his great grandson, Tate Holtzman. He is also survived by two sisters, Esther Jean Chamberlain and Eleanor C. Kizer.
Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family has entrusted the Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St. Middletown, PA with the funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com