He was born in Rochester, PA on August 9, 1933, and was the son of the late Raymond and Stella Loxley. Jim was raised in Beaver and graduated with the class of 1953. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Korea, from 1954 – 1956. He worked and retired from Teledyne Vasco, Monaca. Jim served on Beaver Council for 12 years. He belonged to the Beaver County Men’s Club and Men of Melody. He was also a member of the Rochester Elks, Monaca VFW and the Fort MacIntosh Club. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, and traveling, especially cruises.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Raymond.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Buckenheimer Loxley; daughters, Diane (David) Buckenheimer Edelstein of Virginia, Debbie (Russ) Buckenheimer Strosnider of Maryland, and Laura (Mike) Loxley Garofolo of Virginia; his son, David Buckenheimer; his sisters Phyllis (Larry) Carinci and Marilyn (Bob) Matchett; his brother Thomas Loxley; as well as his nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jim was loved by his family, and truly enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible, he will be remembered as a fun and loving Pappap.

Friends will be received on Sunday July 21, 2024 from 12pm-4pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Monday July 22, at 10am at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow in Beaver Cemetery with Full Military Rites.
Jim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Cambridge Village and Heartland Hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Jim.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Jim’s name to Heartland Hospice, 750 Holiday Drive, Ste 110, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220.