James E. Ernst

James E. Ernst, 82, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born August 21, 1942 in Tulsa, OK to the late Robert and Peggy Ernst. James lived the past 6 years in Valencia and prior to that Natrona Heights. He was the owner/operator of Ernst Pipe Line Construction in Natrona Heights. James was a 1960 graduate of Evans City High School and attended Boston College for one year on a football scholarship. 

 Survivors include his children Deborah (Jennifer) Ernst, of Natrona Heights, Mark Anthony Ernst, of Natrona Heights and Jamie L. Ernst, of Lawrenceville. Also surviving is a granddaughter Alexis Irwin, of Lawrenceville. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Joan J. (Cislo) Ernst. 

 All services and burial will be private.