James J. Diffendarfer passed away on Friday February 10, 2017. He was 19 years old.

James was born on August 5, 1997 in Lancaster, Pa. to Joel Diffendarfer and Janie Bowman.

James graduated from Penn Foster High School at the age of 16. James was currently employed at Skyline Homes as an electrician. James was an extremely intelligent, inventive, self-confident young man as well as a very talented artist. He had a deep love for camping, biking, tinkering, and spending time with all his nieces and nephews. James' life and spirit deeply touched every person that was fortunate enough to know him.

James was cherished and loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother, Janie Bowman and her companion Reggie Langevin of Lancaster, his father Joel Diffendarfer of Colorado, maternal grandparents Jack and Kathy Bowman, paternal grandparents Jim and Jackie Diffendarfer, two brothers Jack and Joel, five sister Alicia, Sarah, Katie, Rebekah and Heather, four nieces and twelve nephews, and a host of dear friends and extended family.

Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 A.M. on Wednesday. www.reynoldsfuneralhome.net