James Elliot Estes

James Elliot Estes of Nicholson died April 18 in Tusten, N.Y., while hiking at 10 Mile on the Upper Delaware River. His wife is the former Lucina Martha Dingee.

Born Aug. 15, 1956, in Great Barrington, Mass., he was the son of the late Rev. William and Patricia Sinclair Estes. He was a proud Army veteran, serving four years while stationed in Germany. He was employed for close to 20 years at Tobyhanna Army Depot as an electrician and recently worked for Sun Aqua Farm in Fleetville. He attended Kim's Karate in Dalton, where he earned his black belt.

Also surviving are a son, James Roy Estes, Scott Twp.; a daughter, Sarah Leona VanVieck, Kingsley; and a step-son, Robert Alan Pawlukovich, Factoryville.

A memorial service by Pastor Ben Rust will be held June 9 at 1 p.m. at the family residence in Nicholson.