James Wollaston Death, Obituary – We are providing this update regarding Jim because Jim was a part of our team and left with a heavy heart. Jim spent a total of twelve years with our company. B&B will be closed on Wednesday from noon to 1pm so we can pay our respects to Jim and his family. James E. Wollaston, Jr., 58, of West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 22, 2022. When they were wed, Diane Kuchak Wollaston was his wife. The 14th of February in 2023 would have marked their 36th wedding anniversary; they had been friends since they were 13 years old.
He was the son of Lorraine R. Pierantozzi Wollaston and James E., Sr., both of whom died before him. In Wilmington, Delaware, he was born. Jim cherished spending time with his family, skiing, riding motorbikes, and, above all, with his granddaughter Rosalie. Jim attended St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and held the position of sales manager at B & B Yamaha. Andrew J. (Kylie R.) Wollaston, of Mountville, is the only other surviving member of the Wollaston family except his wife. Rosalie, one granddaughter. Two of Donna Reese and Janice Wollaston’s sisters are Kathy Bobeck and Janice Wollaston.
The parents-in-law are Andrew and Rosalie Kuchak, who live in Lancaster and have a large number of nieces and nephews. One sister, Karen Wilson, had already passed away before him. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, in Lancaster, on December 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM. The celebrant for this event will be the Reverend Peter I. Hahn. The viewing will be between 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning. Please omit the flowers, per our request. You can send donations to the Esophageal Cancer Support Group of Philadelphia at the following address: PO Box 1639, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 in honor of him.