James Paul Kitchnefsky, 67, of Tunkhannock passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sept. 13, 2016.  He was born in Tunkhannock on Oct. 17, 1948 and he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene Azarsky Kitchnefsky.
James was a farmer and helped run the family farm for his entire life.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and being in the great outdoors.
James is survived by his brothers; Joseph and wife Yvonne Kitchnefsky, Charles and wife Pamela Kitchnefsky, and John and Gerald Kitchnefsky all of Tunkhannock.  Sisters Stella and husband Ted Marabell, and Della Sands and companion Jeff Lane all of Tunkhannock.  Nephews; Jack and Kevin Kitchnefsky and Charles Kitchnefsky, Jr. all of Tunkhannock, and nephews Shawn and Chad  and several cousins.   Aunt Betty Kitchnefsky of Black Walnut, and Aunt Ann Roundsville of N.Y.
A graveside blessing service will be held at the Pieta Cemetery (Dark Hollow Rd Tunkhannock) Friday Sept 23rd at 10am.  For online condolences visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com