James Andrew Zehfuss, 76, of Kearneysville, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 28,2016 at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility.

Born December 14, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late James and Sara Ruth Connelly Zehfuss.

He was a member of the American Institute of CPA's and West Virginia and Virginia State Societies. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where he received his bachelor's degree. He received his MBA from Old Dominion University. James was a CPA and retired after 32 years of owning his own accounting firm in Pineville, WV.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Irene Sedlak Zehfuss; two daughters, Diane Birch and husband, Jim, and Lori Zehfuss; three grandchildren, Emma, Sara, and Jimmy Birch; one brother, Robert Zehfuss and wife, Cindy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Joseph Church with Father Ansgar Laczko celebrant.

Interment prayers will be said at Pleasant View Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 336 S. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401.

Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.