James R. Neville
OBITUARY
James R. Neville, 80, a South Scranton resident, died on May 15 at St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Edgar and Agatha Bour Neville. He was a member of St. Peter’s Cathedral and was a 1966 graduate of Scranton Technical High School.
He was employed as a machine operator at Saqoit Fibers as well as at the Radisson, Proferra’s Pizza and Krispy Kreme Donuts until his retirement. Jim was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and taking long walks in the city in which he grew up and loved.
Surviving are his brother, Edgar Neville and his wife, Ellen and his sister, Audrey Rabecs, all of Scranton; niece, Ellen Formica and husband, Joseph, Stroudsburg; nephew, John Neville and wife, Holly, Sweet Valley; great-niece, Braelyn Neville, Sweet Valley; great-nephews, A.J. Formica, Stroudsburg, and Bryce Neville, Sweet Valley; and many loving cousins.
Preceding James in death was his sister, Joanie Neville, who he adored and his twin brother, Joey Neville.
Friends may call Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery. Arrangements are being provided by August J. Hass Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org) or call (855.448.3997). To leave an online condolence, visit www.augusthaasfuneralhome.com
James R. Neville
May 15, 2026