James E. Otto, 91, of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.

James was born in Weyant, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1934, son of the late John E. and Albertus (Ickes) Otto.

On June 15, 1963, he married his wife Shirley (Duppstadt) Otto, of Schellsburg.

He is survived by son- Douglas E. Otto, of Schellsburg; son- Rick W. husband of Cindy (Oldham) Otto, of Schellsburg; daughter- Sherry A. widow of Chet Sapalio, of Boalsburg; four grandchildren: Keshia, Seth, Chase, and Kayla; along with three great-grandchildren: Kalena, Vivvi, and Callan; and sister- JoAnn Deaner, of Snake Spring. James is preceded in death by siblings: Shirley and Vernon and grandson- Logan Shaffer.
James was the owner/operator Truck Driver for many years and retired driving from ABF Trucking. He enjoyed throwing horseshoes, hunting, fishing and was a member of the Hopewell VFW Post 8634.

James served his country in the United States Army from October 8, 1953 to September 25, 1956 and he played the Trombone in the Army Band before switching to flight school to become a member of the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10-11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg with Pastor Dan Oldham officiating.

Interment will be at Fishertown Cemetery, Fishertown, PA.

Military rites accorded to the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.