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James Kerr Stratton, affectionately known as "PapPap Jim" died Monday at Penn Highlands Hospital in Huntingdon. He had been in failing health. He Was 87.
Born in Philipsburg, he was the son of John "Jack" Stratton and Margaret Stratton-Feathers. They preceded him in death.
Jim was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Judith Houck. She preceded him in death. Together, they raised a beautiful family.
He is survived by sons, Allan Stratton and wife, Sue; and Eric Stratton and wife, Stephanie; grandchildren: Nathan Stratton and companion, Jess Reffner; Kimberly Stiffler and husband, Matt; Marcus Stratton; Alex Stratton and companion, Tatum Wright; and Lauren Stratton. Jim was blessed this past summer with his first great-grandchild, Macey Stiffler. He loved being a PapPap more than anything.
He was preceded in death by siblings: John "Jack" Stratton, Joan (Stratton) Gonsman and Judy (Stratton) Hummer. He was the last remaining member of his immediate family.
Jim was a graduate of Claysburg High School.
Following school, he served in the U.S. Army from 1957-60, stationed in Germany.
He then worked at the brickyard in Chambersburg, where he was instrumental in unionizing the factory. He later worked as a rural mail carrier until his retirement in 1998.
Jim was an avid bowler, golfer and hunter over the years, but his favorite pastime was local sports. He was a community volunteer most of his adult life and a past member of Stone Creek Valley Lions Club. He also loved baseball and coached Little League, Teener League and City League for many years. His favorite place was under a tree at a ballfield watching his grandkids play. He was their biggest fan and rarely missed a game.
Jim was well-loved and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and members of his breakfast club. Please join us in celebrating his great life.
Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon; and from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at the funeral home. Pastor Charles Reed will officiate and interment will be made at Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon.