James A. Tallarico, 58 of Pottsville, died Friday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian St. He was born November 28, 1957 in Hazleton son of Ann Evancho Tallarico, Hazleton and the late Anthony Tallarico. He attended Hazleton Schools. Jim was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Throughout his life Jim was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting for Deer. Surviving are his wife Jean Kienzle Tallarico: 3 brothers, Edward Tallrico, York; Anthony Tallrico and his wife Loraine, Hazleton; David and his wife Laurie, Hazleton: nieces and nephews, Maryann Shadler, Sarah Tallarico, Chelsea Feidt, Tyler, Cody, and Anthony Tallarico: and his faithful companion, Bear: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to call from 10-11A.M. at the church. There will be no visitation from the funeral home. The family would prefer remembrance in the form of contributions made to St. John Memorial Fund 913 Mahantango St. Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment will be in St. John No. 2 Cemetery, Pottsville. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville is in charge of arrangements. Please share your memories and condolences with the family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com