James L. Shultz

(Medina) James L. “Jay” Shultz age 63 passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 29, 2025. He was born January 12, 1962, in Batavia NY, a son of the late James E. and Dolores (Dennanney) Shultz and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jay served in the US Army. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, hunting, fishing camping and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife Margaret, whom he married May 5, 2001; niece Rebecca Smith; nephew Jeremy Pahl; sisters Linda Reigle, Janet Brien.

Jay is survived by his brother David Shultz; sister Michele (Quentin) Ludlam; children Tracy (James) Pohl, Tamara (Brandon Kotler) Roberts, Sherman (Jessica Verdesia) Smith, Jessica (William Waild) Smith as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no prior calling hours. His Military Honors will be held on Saturday February 15th at 9:45am at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 E. Shelby Rd., Medina NY 14103, where his Celebration of Life Service will follow at 10:00am. Memorials may be made to the Orleans County Veterans Service Agency, NY-31 Albion NY 14411.

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