James G. "Jim" Dewees, age 68, of Bloomsburg formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, with his loving wife by his side, a patient of the Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Danville. Jim was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over twenty years.

Jim was born on Wednesday, August 10, 1955 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Francis and Teresa (Cecelia) Dewees. He graduated from the Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia in 1973. He faithfully served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1975. On September 14, 1991, he married his loving wife, the former Joanne McHugh. Jim was employed by the Philadelphia Police Department, entering the Police Academy in 1977 as a Patrol Officer and also working in the Traffic Unit. In 1987 he rose to the rank of Sergeant, where he performed various duties in patrol and the internal affairs unit, until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church, Bloomsburg. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Philadelphia Lodge #5. He enjoyed being a Sergeant of the Police Department and was awarded commendations through his work, where he specialized in special units and patrol. After retirement he continued working for Geisinger Logistics as a courier for 16 years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Francis Dewees.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 32 years, Joanne Dewees of Bloomsburg and a sister, Rosemarie Salvati of Albrightsville, PA.

A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg. Military honors will be presented by the combined V.F.W. and American Legion Honor Guard.

The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Dewees family.

Memorial contributions in Jim's name are suggested to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 143101, Cincinnati, OH 45250.