James Wendell Augustine, 68, of Grays Landing, PA passed away March 10, 2021 at Harmon House, Mt, Pleasant, PA.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Bernard W. and Wanda (Augustine) Riggen.

James was a graduate of Fairchance Georges High School, Class of 1969 and worked for years as a coal truck driver for Smith Coal Company. He enjoyed working on cars and doing yard work.

He was predeceased by his parents and wife, Sally Augustine, son, Josh Augustine and brother Richard Riggen.

He is survived by sisters: Georgetta L. Riggen of Masontown, PA, Alona Crisswel of TENN., Evelyn Riggen of Uniontown, PA and Mary Jo Riggen of Pt. Marion, PA and brothers: Barry Augustine of Uniontown, PA, Michael Augustine of Parma, OH, David Riggen of Martin, PA, and Charles Riggen of Smithfield, PA.

Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 1 to 2 p.m. the hour of service in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Randy Byers officiating.

Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, PA.

Due to the COVID-19 state and federal guidelines and restrictions, social distancing and masks are required at the service.