Steven Albert

James

Steven Albert James, 73, of LaVale, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family November 12, 2026.

Born June 30, 1953, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Leonard and Hannah James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard Jr., Chester, and Charles James.

Steven worked as the Walmart store-manager for both the Hagerstown and Oakland, MD locations for 25 years. He continued his career as a store manager for Martin's in Cumberland for a number of years before retiring.

After attending auctioneer school and earning his degree, Steven enjoyed leading many auctions. As a man of many interests, he also enjoyed collecting Queen City Diary milk bottles as he used to deliver for them door-to-door in the early 1970s. In his free time, he could also be found tinkering in his garage.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Jane Louise (Dolly) James; children, Matthew James, Scott Carter, Sr., and Chentell Carter; grandchildren, Scott Carter, Jr., Brianna Potavin, and Joseph Potavin; special nephew, Kevin Carter; sisters, Linda and Jacalyn James; brothers-in-law, Arlie Dolly (Linda), Wilbur Dolly (Kathy); close friends and neighbors, Doug and Lisa Carpenter, Bob and Janice Harbaugh, and Jon Howard; cousins by marriage, Robert and Darlene Dolly; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD; a funeral service will begin at 3:00pm with Pastor Lincoln Shook officiating.

In accordance with his wishes, on a later date cremation will take place and he will return home to his family.

The family request those who like to make memorial contributions to direct them to the LaVale Volunteer Fire Department (https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/lavalemd/page-6.php), 421 National Hwy, LaVale, MD 21502, or the Western MD Food Bank (https://www.wmdfoodbank.org/donate/), P.O. Box 243, Cumberland, MD 21501-0243.Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is entrusted with arrangements.