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James M. "Jim" Richardson, 73, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at his home in Honey Grove, surrounded by his family and friends.
Born Sept. 5,1953, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Clarence P. and Nellie (Hurrell) Richardson.
Jim married Gloria Jean (Arentz) Long on July 1, 2000. They were blessed to share almost 24 years of marriage before Gloria passed away on April 29, 2024.
He is survived by his daughter, Lisa M. Richardson of Mifflin, his two step-daughters, Linda J. Moyer and husband, Don, of McClure and Gale M. Swartz and husband, Donny, of Mifflin, two step-sons, Max Burdge, of Johnstown and Joshua Long and wife, Stacy, of Yeagertown, 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Rosa Clayton, Dollie Ewalt and husband, Bob, Ruby Yohn and husband, Eugene, and Tammy Hurrell and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley Richardson, Rodney Richardson, and Michael Richardson and one sister, Anita Thatcher.
Jim was employed at Capital Products in Carlisle in his earlier working years, leaving only when they closed their doors. With a few jobs in between, he retired from ACPI in Thompsontown after many years of service.
He enjoyed coon hunting, hunting, butchering and being outdoors. He especially enjoyed hosting the family bean soup on Labor Day.
There will be a viewing at Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, on Friday, Nov. 6 beginning at noon with his funeral at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Judy Rowles officiating. Interment will follow in East Waterford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Jim's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Guss Funeral Home, Mifflintown, is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.