James W. “Jim” Osmun, 79, of Schnecksville, died Nov. 24, 2024, in his residence.

He and his wife, Karen M. (Kulchycki) Osmun, were married 39 years.

Born June 23, 1945, in Allentown, he was the son of the late James W.S. and Catherine G. (Schell) Osmun.

He formerly co-owned the City-Vu Diner in Whitehall for two years.

Before that, he owned the Oasis Drive-In, Miniature Golf and Arcade for 12 years.

Concurrently, he and his brother co-owned Osmun Construction, primarily a residential builder for many years.

He was a member of the Upper Lehigh Lions Club, Schnecksville, where he served as president from 2001-02.

He organized and chaired the club’s breakfasts, as well as club sponsored community benefit breakfasts at Community Fire Co. No. 1, Schnecksville, for many years.

He was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow for his dedicated humanitarian service from The Lions Club International Foundation.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a brother Robert C. Osmun and his wife, Carolyn Darlene, of Bethlehem; two nieces; three nephews; loyal companion, “Murphy”; extended family from Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, including cousin, Bill Swauger and his sons Kirk, Van and Jason.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Lehigh Lions Fund of H.O.P.E. and/or to Assumption Virgin Mary UOC, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.