James A. Babcock

James A. Babcock                             “beloved”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---James A. “Jamie” Babcock, 92, of Shinglehouse, passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born on Tuesday, November 21, 1933 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of Lloyd and Emma Babcock. He was married to Dolores M. Brown, who passed away on November 7, 2000. He later married Nancy A. Hyde, who survives.

Jamie was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of 1952. He enlisted in the US Army where he served in Germany. In his early years, Jamie was employed in the logging industry. For over 40 years, he was an over the road truck driver, owning his own truck.

He was a member of Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530. Anyone who knew Jamie knew him as a hard worker, retiring at age 78.

Jamie was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. His greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife; three daughters, Kimberly H. “Kim” Petrosewitz of Chardon, OH, twins, Lisa B. (Peter) Chouinard and Laura M. Davis, both of Shinglehouse; a son, James F. (Eleanor) Babcock of Kersey; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a sister, Eloise Plants of Ceres, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Jamie was predeceased by a son, Michael Babcock; a granddaughter, Lauren Petrosewitz; a sister, Eva Bell; and three brothers, Clarence “Bab” Babcock, Ed Babcock, and Don Babcock.

In keeping with Jamie’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held in the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, with Jaime’s son-in-law, Peter Chouinard, officiating. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

A celebration of Jamie’s life will be held on a date and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jamie’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Jamie’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Jamie, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.