James "Jim" E. Lausch, 81, of Strasburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Paul B. and Jean M. (Dennis) Lausch. Jim shared 33 years of marriage with his wife Mary Theresa (Cutler) Lausch.

Jim worked as a machinist and retired from Ford New Holland after many years of service. At home he was a meticulous woodworker, making anything from crafts to fine furniture. He enjoyed the outdoors doing yard work and tending to his vegetable and flower gardens. He collected trains and loved to attend train shows. He cherished time with his dachshund Tia.

In addition to his wife Mary, Jim is survived by his three daughters, Veronica Lausch of Ephrata, PA, Dedra Bauman of Ephrata, and Melissa Lausch of Ashville, NC; stepson Christopher W. McIlvee, husband of Tanya of Topton, PA, and three stepdaughters, Adina M. Hollinger of Waynesboro, PA, Angela R. Krick, wife of Todd of Leesport, PA, and Candice S. Stichter, wife of Brian of Mohrsville, PA; 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and his six siblings, Kenneth Lausch, Paul Lausch, Kay Wolf, Dottie Weaver, Fern Bloom, and Karen Rosario.

Jim's family will receive guests from 2 to 3 pm, followed by a celebration of his life at 3 pm with The Rev. Mark Thiboldeaux officiating, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579.