James A. Mazaika, 65, of Exeter, passed away suddenly, at his home, Thursday morning, December 31, 2015.

Born May 4, 1950, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret Zagavauskas Mazaika.

James was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1968.  Following high school he began his career as a welder at Altec Industries, Plains until they downsized.  James worked at various local metal shops prior to his retirement.  

Surviving are his wife of 21 years, the former Joan Artim, and children, Jennifer (Johnathan) Guchanyk, Swoyersville, and Jessica (John) Tigue, Pittston and one granddaughter, Ella Tigue.  Also surviving are father in law, Joseph Artim;  brother in laws and sister in laws and close friend Tony Clapps.  

Funeral services were private with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave. Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.