James J. Ryder

James J. Ryder, 44, of South Abington Twp., died Monday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. His wife is the former Marianne Stasko. The couple had been married for 23 years.

Born in Scranton, son of Annamae Durkin Ryder of Scranton and the late Joseph C. Ryder, he was the owner of Ryder Asset Management, Clarks Summit. Jim was a member of the Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green. He was currently serving as worshipful master of Oriental Star Lodge 588, Free & Accepted Masons, and was a member of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons. He was involved for several years as a coach in the Abington Little League and the Abington Youth Soccer Program.

Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, cooking, camping, gardening and spending time with his family.

Also surviving are a daughter, Lauren Marie Elizabeth Ryder, at home; a son, Thomas James Ryder, at home; two sisters, Joanne E. Scanlon and her husband, James C., South Abington Twp.; and Mari Ryder Regan, Raleigh, N.C.; a niece, Colleen Mullally; and three nephews, James C. Scanlon Jr., Shawn and Conner Regan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, to be celebrated by the Rev. John M. Lapera, pastor. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Friends may call Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. For directions or to send online condolences, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.