James E. Woodley, 94, of Palmer Twp., PA died Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born June 3, 1927 in East Bangor, PA he was the son of the late Alma (Masters) and Earl J. Woodley. His wife, the former Jeannette Kinginger, died in 2009. He was a 1945 graduate of Bangor High School and enlisted in the Navy in January 1945 to serve in WWII. Upon honorable discharge from the Navy, Jim graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL where he was a Charter member of the Illinois Delta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel from 1950 to 1960 in the Treasury Department and went on to study at the New York Institute of Finance. He became a stockbroker at W.E. Hutton & Co., members of the New York Stock Exchange, in Easton and later became the manager. After 47 years as a stockbroker, Jim retired from Ryan Beck & Co. Jim was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church and attended College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton. He was a former member of the Palmer Township Planning Commission and member of the Kiwanis Club of Palmer Twp.; The Pomfret Club; the American Legion, Brown and Lynch Post; and Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of The Historic Easton Cemetery.
He is survived by three children: Susan Woodley Cook (husband Glen) of Union Bridge, MD, Beth Woodley Riley (husband Bruce) of Laytonsville, MD, James E. Woodley, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; and three grandchildren: Savannah and Spencer Cook and Peyton Riley. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette, his brother George M. Woodley and sister Ann Marie Eyer.
Services are 11 AM Wednesday, April 27 at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton followed by interment with military honors at The Historic Easton Cemetery. A calling period will be held from 6 to 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., Bangor, PA 18013, the Kiwanis Foundation of Palmer Twp., P.O. Box 3165, Palmer, PA 18043-3165 or Dream Come True, P.O. Box 21167, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Ed Basil Jones
April 24, 2022 at 2:26 pm
I was saddened to read of the passing of Brother Woodley, and my thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends & chapter brothers. While I never had the privilege of meeting Jim, I pledge the SigEp Patriots Project will always remember him & his service. Rest easy, Shipmate. We have the watch.
Frank D’Agostino
April 24, 2022 at 5:10 pm
A total gentleman-from the beginning to the end. RIP
Valerie McCoy
April 24, 2022 at 5:16 pm
I was so sad to hear the news about Mr. Woodley. What a special man he was and so greatly loved by his family and friends. My condolences to Beth, Susan and Jim during this extremely difficult time.
Hugh Bloom
April 24, 2022 at 10:25 pm
I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was loved by so many all throughout Easton and I know he will be greatly missed…especially by so many of his friends at the Pomfret Club. R.I.P. Jim
Brent Robinson
April 26, 2022 at 4:18 pm
Jim was a great neighbor. We moved next door to Jim the year his wife died, and even though he missed her, he continued living his life with joy. He gave us a rose bush to plant for our new house, which will be a nice remembrance. I also enjoyed seeing the respect Jim was given by those in Kiwanis during my 3 years as a member. Our prayers will continue for the family in the days ahead. God Bless!
Carolyn M. Brown
May 1, 2022 at 3:28 pm
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Jim had a wonderful smile. He and I were former East Bangorians and liked to reminisce about the good old days. Ann Marie and I were friends; in fact, she and Frank were attendants at our wedding.
My sympathy to the Family. God bless.