November 07, 2025

Barry Parsons- Jamie and his beloved wife. I.am soo soo sorry for you loss of such a great guy to work with and know.  Hard to think. I enjoyed our talks and know he loved his family and grandchildren so very much. Stunned
Bless all.of you!Barry Parsons

November 06, 2025

Jamie was always one of my favorite people to go upstairs and visit in the offices when I worked at the SKH warehouse. He always greeted everyone with a smile and made sure that you were smiling, too. Thinking of you all as you learn to navigate life without him. I am sorry for your loss. Caramie Oberholtzer

November 06, 2025

It was a pleasure to have met Jamie while serving in the Fire Service. My sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace. We have it from here Cheif.
Bobby Burrs 

November 06, 2025

Condolences to the family. I worked with Jamie at Stauffers of Kissel Hill while he was the safety coordinator. He was a pleasure to work with. 
Donovan Oberholtzer

November 05, 2025

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your kindness and consideration. My condolences to the family. 
Ian Solodky

November 05, 2025

Chip & I send our sympathy to his family. We knew Jamie through Eden Fire Company a long time ago. Wishing you peace & fond memories. 
Deb Goodhart

November 05, 2025

This is sad news to hear, I want send my condolences to the Karen, and the family.
I have known Jamie since the late 70’s, I was just a junior firefighter with EDEN, and I do believe we had the largest group of juniors the EDEN had ever seen.
So, this leads me to many many memories of Jamie, and I do believe we the juniors did cause him to loose most of his hair,, we tested him any chance we got, but he alway taught us the “Right Thing To Do”.
Jamie was a mover and shaker for the fire service in Lancaster County, for one was the Snorkel. He had the vision for the future by getting this unit for the EDEN. He had a connection at Pikesville, and the next thing we got a Snorkel. We all at EDEN were very proud of that unit, and trained very hard to understand this thing called “Truck Company”. The best part was the Lancaster County Communications did not even know what radio call sign to give us, since it was a new concept in Lancaster County.  The next item Jamie brought to Lancaster County was the “Box Card System”. This to was a new concept to Lancaster County. This assisted the incident commander by not relying on memory on who to call for help, all you needed to was tell the dispatcher “Give The Next Due Engine”, and the dispatcher would look at the box card, and dispatch who ever was next due. The next thing Jamie brought to Lancaster County was the “Incident Command System”, and he learnt this by attending a class taught by “Alen Brunacini” who was the “God Father” of incident command for the fire service. Jamie and Dr. Widmer rented out a room at the Eden Resort, and brought in Alan to instruct the “Incident Command System” to the rest of the fire chiefs in Lancaster County, and from the point forward the command system was born in Lancaster County. The next project for Jamie was forming a Haz-Mat Team for Manheim Twp., and again along with Dr. Widmer these two were able to get the other township fire companies to come on board, and along with the East Petersburg Fire Co. So, Haz-Mat 2 was born, and not knowing how this team would grow and expand.
Jamie was able to attract talent to the EDEN, and you could tell, we always were looking for ways to improve the EDEN to better serve our community, and mutual aid companies.  When there was a very devastating incident which was a confined space rescue, one of the members “Tom Kelly” came to the station to rig up a special mask to enter this tank, and he presented the idea to Jamie, and Jamie said if this will work, lets do it.
I could go on, and on, but everyone in the fire service in Lancaster County need to see what this gentleman gave to help the fire service grow, and progress. 
Jamie was 10 years ahead of his time, and he would make connections everywhere he went.
Enclosing, 
I will miss our talks sometimes 3 hours long, or longer. I know the past few weeks I was very busy with work stuff, and I could not take his calls, but I am blessed to have known Jamie and what he taught me.
Again, my condolences to Karen, and the family. P.S. “Chief 2-4 to County, Go Ahead Chief. Responding Into The Plant For A Fire”. 
Matthew Hauck

November 05, 2025

Karen, Sorry to hear of your loss. I have many great memories of working side by side with Jamie at Stauffers. Dell Boshnaugle 

November 05, 2025

Dear Karen – Our condolences to you and the family. I remember Jamie so happy wearing his  Caribbean shirts while the two of you were on your cruises. Also when we were sitting together watching the Barnstormers eating the picnic dinners. Prayers of comfort to you. Joyce and Turtle 

November 05, 2025

Karen, so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. I loved him like a brother with many fond memories.
Christine Garber

November 05, 2025

Karen, our condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed my many conversations that Jamie and I had while working together at Stauffers. He truly was a outstanding colleague and friend. Sincere condolences,
Allen and Jackie Bedwell

November 05, 2025

My condolences to Jamie’s family!  I had the pleasure of working with Jamie at C&D Technologies!  He and I would always be cracking each other up with jokes. Loved his sense of humor. He was a good man. Rest easy Jamie 💔😔 Leslie Bourassa

November 05, 2025

Dear Karen so sorry to see Jamie has past it was always nice to see the two of you when you stopped in at Brewers , Jamie was a good man and we are sure he will missed.  The Henry’s .Donald Henry Jr

November 05, 2025

Sorry to hear about the passing of Jamie I was member at SMT*211 had good times around him also worked  at Armstrong and had talks with him .Randy Bixler

November 05, 2025

Dear Karen and family, it is with great sadness that I saw this posting. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I’ll always will cherish my memories that Jamie and I shared in Emergency Services. We would strategize at length in his office at Armstrong. Karen if there’s anything I can do to help you please don’t hesitate to call. Kurt Windlebleck 717-475-8693
 
 

November 05, 2025

Condolences and prayers to the family. Knew Jamie since way back Armstrong days. Great guy with the best sense of humor.
Rest in peace my friend…😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Dick Hecker

November 05, 2025

Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers I got to know Jamie at C&D. He was always kind and helpful and went out of his way to help 😥 Adela Pfrommer

November 05, 2025

Karen,Jamie left his mark on FireFighting in PA,DL and beyond in his day. We were all proud to learn from him and know him. May he rest in peace. Vincent P Walls

November 05, 2025

Dear Karen and family,
It is  with our deepest sympathy we saw of Jamie’s passing and know you and your family have our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort in the memories you shared.
With our deepest sympathy,
John and Nancy Straw