James L. Kane, 73, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Iva L. (Gingrich) Kane. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past August.
Born in Hershey on Jan. 5, 1953, he was the son of the late James A. and Charlotte (Wine) Kane. He graduated from Palmyra High School with the Class of 1972. Jim was a truck driver all his working career. He was awarded a plaque for driving a million miles without an accident. He attended the God’s Missionary Church in Lebanon. Jim enjoyed building model trucks and cars, had a large card and phone ministry, and always made sure that his cars were clean. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Iva, he is survived by his sons, James M., husband of Nikki Kane, of Lebanon, and Jesse D., husband of Silvia Kane, of El Paso, TX; daughter, Aleta, wife of Mike Dinunzio, of Lebanon; grandchildren, Caden, Makenna, Ashton, and Kaylee; siblings, Phyllis Kuhn, Linda Reed, Charlene Eshleman, and Ron Kane; and stepmother, Winne Kane, of Palmyra.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the God’s Missionary Church, 2127 Hill St., Lebanon. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his church.
