Obituary was published July 9, 2008.

The Rev. James A. (Joseph) Wiley, John XXIII Home, Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (6-29-08) in the emergency room of the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 79.

He was born Tuesday, June 11, 1929, in Sharon, the son of Joseph F. and Mary Catherine Formica Wiley.

He entered Holy Cross Passionist Seminary in September 1944. After completing his studies in philosophy and theology in various monasteries in the northeast, he was ordained April 25, 1958, by Bishop Cuthbert O’Hara, C.P.

Following his ordination he served in various capacities including vice-master of novices, vocation director, missionary and pastor.

A veteran of the Army, in 1968 he entered the Army chaplaincy and was assigned to Mount Jackson, S.C., and later served in Korea; and Fort Lee, Va.

In 1990, he joined the Erie Diocese and served as parochial vicar at St. Stephen’s Church, Oil City; and later as senior associate at Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City.

His current assignment was chaplain of John XXIII Home in Hermitage, where he resided and will be sadly missed by his many close friends.

Rev. Wiley was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his sister, Francis M. Zickar and her husband Frank, Sharon; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Calling hours were Tuesday (7-1-08) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Sharon; and Wednesday (7-2-08) in John XXIII’s Roncali Center. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigle Funeral Home@verizon.net.

Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday in Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, with Bishop Donald W. Trautman as celebrant.

Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hermitage.