Body Found In PA River Belongs To NJ Grandfather, Authorities Say

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA — The body of a 69-year-old man from New Jersey was found in the Susquehanna River on Sept. 5, the Pennsylvania State Police said.

James Raymond Stanaitis, of Bellmawr, was identified by officials in an ongoing case regarding his death.

On Sept. 5, at around 11:50 a.m., police responded to 210 Riverside Ln. for a report of a body in the river.

There was, and still is no, ongoing threat to the community, authorities said.

According to his obituary, Stanaitis was just days shy of his 70th birthday.

He is remembered for his love of music and sports collectibles, Philadelphia-area sports, and his birthplace, Gloucester City.

Anyone with information is asked to contact (570) 286-5601 and reference PA2026-1135160.

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