James L. “Jay” Shultz

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 January 2025 at 9:32 am

MEDINA – James L. “Jay” Shultz, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 29, 2025. He was born January 12, 1962, in Batavia NY, a son of the late James E. and Dolores (Dennanney) Shultz and had lived in this area all of his life.

Jay served in the US Army. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, hunting, fishing camping and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret, whom he married May 5, 2001; niece, Rebecca Smith; nephew, Jeremy Pahl; sisters, Linda Reigle and Janet Brien.

Jay is survived by his brother, David Shultz; sister, Michele (Quentin) Ludlam; children, Tracy (James) Pohl, Tamara (Brandon Kotler) Roberts, Sherman (Jessica Verdesia) Smith and Jessica (William Waild) Smith as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no prior calling hours. His military honors will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 9:45 a.m. at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 E. Shelby Rd., Medina NY 14103, where his Celebration of Life Service will follow at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Orleans County Veterans Service Agency, NY-31 Albion NY 14411.

To share a memory of Jay, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.