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James A. Detrick, 51, Cresson, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of Donald T. and Barbara A. (Hoffer) Detrick.
Surviving are his parents; his spouse, Cristy L. (Greenwood) Detrick; two children, Caitlyn and Ben Detrick; a brother, Donny Detrick; and several nieces and nephews. He was looking forward to meeting Jupitor, his granddaughter who is on the way.
James was a 1990 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School and a graduate of Altoona School of Nursing. He worked as a registered nurse for UPMC Altoona Family Physicians.
"Jimmy D," as he was known by many, was a member of Duncansville Volunteer Fire Department, Keystone Regional Fire & Rescue Department and Gallitzin I.M.S.
He enjoyed watching college football, hunting, playing skills machines, going to trivia nights, watching his son (Ben) shoot trap and spending time with his kids.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Duncansville Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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