James Hale Riggle Sr.

James Hale Riggle Sr., 82, of Avonmore, (Kiski Twp.) Pa. passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born on Monday, July 27, 1942, in Apollo, Pa., the son of the late Harold L. and Bernice G. Rowe Riggle. Before his retirement, he worked for National Roll in Avonmore as a Machinist for 37 years. He was a proud United States Marine Corp veteran. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post #57 in Saltsburg, Pa., attended both the Kittanning Free Methodist Church and the Apollo Free Methodist Church, where he was extremely active in all church activities. He enjoyed “tinkering”, having both a wood and metal shop set up at his home. Jim enjoyed hunting, was an avid reader, who would read everything or anything he could get his hands on, especially when involving history. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was happiest spending time with his family. He attended all events for his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and “helped” with “all” projects with his children, whether asked to or not. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy A. Newhouse Riggle of Avonmore, his children; Traci McCleary and her husband, William of Derry, Denise Moyher and her husband, Jeffery of Apollo, Kendra Carlqusit and her husband, Douglas of Latrobe and James H. Riggle Jr and his wife, Kristen of Howard, Oh., 9 grandchildren; Nicole Paluzzi and her husband, Anthony of Greensburg, Jacob McCleary and his wife, Lynsey of Latrobe, Abby Moyher of Apollo, Olivia Carlquist of Latrobe, James Riggle III of Mansfield, Oh, Aidan Riggle of Howard, Oh., Nathan Riggle of Mansfield, Oh., Benton Riggle of Howard, Oh. and Sawyer Riggle of Howard, Oh., 3 great grandchildren; Lorenzo Paluzzi, Elizabeth Paluzzi and Lainey McCleary, his sister; Mona Mowrey of Richmond, Va. and Donna Wehner of Pittsburgh and a brother; Harrold “Jr.” Riggle of Clarkston, Wa. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Corridoni Funeral Services, Inc., 400 Indiana Ave., Avonmore, Pa. Pastor Forest States will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CORE at core.org.  

A TRIBUTE

One of the first acts our dad performed as he became a man was to join and serve as a very proud Marine. He loved his country as much or possibly more than he loved his wife and family. He lived a a proud life making loving sacrifices for the things that were most dear to him. He loved God and believed that his truest gift to this life will be honoring Matthew 25:40 “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” He will leave this world having given all and more to the lives he will save with a piece of himself-just as a United States Marine would do.

We Love you, Dad!

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