James J. Brody, 94, of Monroe Township, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Leighton Place Nursing Home, Williamsport.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Michael and Jennie Broody Brody. James attended Jenks Road School and graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School. He worked as a farmer until becoming a mail carrier. He was a member of Bowmans Creek Free Methodist Church. In his free time, James was also the proprietor of the Jenks Athletic Club baseball field.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by his beloved wife, Shirley Mae.
He will be missed by his children, Kevin, of Evans Falls; and Karen and Frank Pagnotti, of Tunkhannock; grandchildren, Jensen and Abbey Healey, of Tunkhannock; Natalia Healey, of Tunkhannock; and great-grandson, Hudson Healey.
Arrangements are at the convenience of the family through Nulton Kopcza Funeral Home, 5749 state Route 309, Monroe Twp.
Memorial donations can be made in memory of James to the Kunkle Ambulance Association, 3943 state Route 309 Highway, Dallas, PA 18612.
To share memories or to send condolences, visit www.nultonkopcza.com.
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joan jurta freeman
January 28, 2026
many memories from 1983-1990 my sympathy sent to Kevin and Karen of which I spent many many days at the Brody home. Fond memories
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