James A. Berfield

James A. Berfield

James A. Berfield, 91, of Castanea, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Lock Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born July 23, 1934, in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late John O. Berfield, Sr. and the former Helen Cunningham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Shawn.

James retired from Croda in 2000, where he worked as the Maintenance Department Manager.

He was the Castanea Township Zoning Officer and an original member of the PA 1000 Yard Bench Rest Club. For many years he was a member of the Waterville Fire Company, where he served as the Treasurer.

James loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter.

He is survived by sons, James M. Berfield, of Williamsport, Jason E. (Mia) Berfield, of Dillsburg, and Robert J. (Penny) Berfield, of Castanea; daughters, Diane S. (Harry) Hardt, of Baldwinsville, N.Y., and Debra L. (Kim) Savrock, of Lock Haven; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Shelby, Hayden, Landon, Sarah, Katie, Chad and Arin; and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore.

Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at Welker Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Jersey Shore Cemetery.