John James Littlefield, known as Jim or fondly as Pap, 88, of Friends Cove passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Jim was born in Friends Cove on June 21, 1938, son of the late John and Hulda Marie (Potts) Littlefield.

Jim is survived by his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Mary Ellen (Leydig) Littlefield. They were married on March 16, 1957, beginning a journey together that lasted 69 wonderful years. Family was everything to both of them and they truly loved and cherished every one of them.

Jim is survived by son Mike Littlefield (Betsy) of Bedford, by son Jim Littlefield (Rhonda) of Bedford and daughter Tonya Littlefield Fix (John) of Bedford; 7 grandchildren: Jennifer (Keith) Magill, Stephanie Baxter, Deanna (Fiancé Dave) Littlefield, Monica (Fiancé Chad) Littlefield, Darrin (Amanda) Littlefield, Jenna (Cory) Thomas, Alec Jones; 9 great grandchildren: Taylor Magill, Trenton Magill, Kyler Karns, Lillee Littlefield, Annie Littlefield, Alan Littlefield, Halle Thomas, Camden Thomas, Roman Thomas. Jim is preceded in death by his sister Louise Harclerode, infant sister Betty, grandson Sonny Littlefield and granddaughter Bobbie Littlefield.

Jim worked at Henderson Market and then Acme grocery store becoming an assistant manager/manager at Acme. He was always pleasant, friendly, loved to talk to customers and he never met a stranger. In 1974 he went to work at Electro-Motive Division of General Motors of Bedford and retired in 1999. Jim was a faithful member of Trinity United Church of Christ and was on the consistory board different times throughout the years. He enjoyed many years of, taking trips to Wildwood NJ, Myrtle Beach, camping and going to Disney World. Friends and neighbors would often see him walking, and riding shuttles with Mary Ellen; more often though they would see him mowing his pristine yard.

Friends will be received on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 12 to 2 PM with the funeral service held at 2 PM at the Geisel-Styer Funeral Home, 330 East Pitt St, Bedford PA. Interment will be held at Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or Bedford County Humane Society. Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.