James R. “Jim” Farabaugh, 69 of Loretto, died August 26, 2023, at Haida Healthcare, Hastings. Born August 30, 1953, in Altoona, son of the late Donald H. and Grace L. (Little) Farabaugh. Preceded in death by infant brother, James, and infant sister, Cathy. Survived by these sisters and brother: LaVerne (George) Banks of Ebensburg, Donald (Rose Ann Biter) of Blairsville, Patti (George) Eckenrod of Munster, and Karen (Richard) Hershel of Loretto. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jim enjoyed mowing grass on his Kubota Tractor and coloring. He worked for the Association of the Blind, Ebensburg for 27 years. Member of the Basilica of St. Michael, Loretto, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday, Rev. Richard Davis TOR Celebrant.                                                                                       Committal, St. Michael Cemetery. Friends will be received from 5 until 8 PM Tuesday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613. www.gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com