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James F. “Jim” Cullen, 75

June 23, 2025

James F. “Jim” Cullen, 75, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, Jim was the loving husband of Donna Cullen for 40 years. He worked at Brubaker Motors, Lancaster Dodge before transitioning to Oehme Bakeries, Specialty Bakers. Jim was a proud United States Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam war receiving the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He ended his Army career as a Sergeant. Jim was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his family who he loved unconditionally. In his free time, he enjoyed catching up on the news, reading up about new technology, going on trips to Maine, fishing and cheering on The Steelers and Notre Dame Football.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Donna are three children, Brian husband of Julie Cullen, Theresa Cullen, Michael husband of Kayla Cullen, five grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew, Jordan, Jaden, Arrow as well as three sisters, Marge, Sue, Mary Cullen, a sister-in-law, Tina wife of Bill Oehme and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are two brothers, Jackie and Edward Cullen as well as a brother-in-law, Jimmy DeLeone.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jim’s memorial service at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA 17003, promptly at 2:00 PM. Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Jim’s memory to WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 North Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 or to Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital, 1700 South Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042.

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June 25, 2025

Jim C rest now, good friend til then end rip. Jeff Ruhl

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