James H. "Sonny" Linn Sr., 85, of Harwick, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born August 2, 1927 in Scott Haven to the late George and Cora (Fegan) Linn. Sonny was a lifelong resident of Harwick and worked as a coal miner for the Harwick, Newfield, Harmar, and Renton mines for over 30 years retiring in 1983. His was a proud WW II veteran serving as a private in the Army. He was a member of the UMWA, Springdale Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Polish Club of Harwick. Sonny enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.

James is survived by his loving children James (Debra McPherson) Linn Jr. of Cheswick, Terri Teklinski of Creighton, and Mary A. "Cookie" (Jack Crowell) Linn of Harwick; Grandchildren Sunnie (Grant) McConnell, John Maudhuit Jr., and Georgine and Monica McPherson; Great grandchildren Annabelle McConnell and Beau Matthew Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary A. "Bubbie" Linn; thirteen brothers and sisters; and his son in law Scott Teklinski.

Friends and relative are invited to attend visitation Saturday, March 30 2013, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, Russellton, West Deer Twp. Services will be held in the funeral home at 10 am on Monday, April 1, 2013 with Pastor Kurt Knoble officiating. Mr. Linn will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Bubbie, at Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp.