Dec 15, 2020
James R. Stabley, of Montoursville, received his angel wings on Dec. 13, 2020. He was born on Sept. 11, 1944 to the late Elmer R. Stabley and Elizabeth J. (Mitstifer) Stabley in Williamsport.
He attended Loyalsock Elementary and Junior high school, but attended Williamsport High School aviation program and graduated from the class of 1962.
He proudly served in the U.S.M.C. from 1962 to 1966, including a tour in Vietnam as a crew chief on helicopters giving direct support to the fighting units on the ground in the form of rescue missions and medical evacuations.
Following his military service, Jim attended W.A.C.C., (now Penn College) taking the Aviation Course, while working at Avco Lycoming.