James Robert Monarko was born on October 4, 1969 in Pennsylvania to Paul Micheal Monarko and Charlotte Elizabeth Dolence. James joined the angels on September 26, 2023. James lost his long battle with kidney compaction in peace. His loving wife Lisa Monarko and pup Lucky, were by his side. He had a passion for fishing and giving back to the community that he pursued to his end. He has two stepchildren, Daniel Williams and Maria Martinez and four grandchildren, Antonio Phillips, Daniel Williams, Teylor Phillips and King Williams. James has one sister Amanda Anna Boley Seabolt and her husband Anthony Stewart Seabolt. He also leaves behind a brother Tony May. James proceeds six nieces and nephews Jacob Thomas Alan Boley, Hannah Hal Kerow, Hannah Marie Seabolt, Isaiah Anthony Seabolt, ErikaLane Boley, and Luke James Aiden Boley.