Lancaster Intelligencer Journal; Lancaster PA; 2010-6-12



JAMES O. CASE

James O "Jim" Case, 81, passed away June 9, 2010, at Eastern Maine
Medical Center. Jim was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Lancaster Pa, the son of
Hiram Ulysses and Hattie Good Case.

Raised in Lancaster, Pa., Jim was an Eagle Scout at age 13 and graduated
from McCaskey High School before going on the Penn State, graduating
with a degree in Forestry in 1950. He was married to Elaine, his wife
of 59 years. He served 2 years with the US Army Engineer Corp prior to
joining the professional staff of Boy Scouts of America where he served
for 38 years. He served local councils in Lebanon, Pa, Wilmington Del.,
Rome, NY, Binghamton NY, Mendham NJ, and Rochester NY where he lived for
31 years prior to moving recently to Orono, Me. During retirement, Jim
was a Master Gardener through Cornell University Cooperative Extension
for 20 years.

Jim is survived by his wife, Elaine Diffenbaugh Case; sisters Arline
Cunningham and Janet Pontz; son David and wife Diane; daughter Carol
and husband Grover, son Thomas and wife Cindy; and son Douglas and
wife LouAnne. Also surviving are grandchildren; Christopher, Gregory,
Margaret,Courtney, Thomas Jr., Jennifer,Jeffery, Kelly, Todd, Gracelyn,
Mackenzie, Carson,and a very. Surviving great Grandchildren include Jack,
Harrison, Brooke, and Maclain.

Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to seneca Waterways Council,
Boy Scouts of America, 474 East Ave., Rochester,NY 14607