James M. Yandle, 68, of Allentown, died Feb. 21, 2025 in his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William J. and Agnes R. (Tomasovic) Yandle.  James worked as a casino dealer and supervisor at various casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.  He was also a former adjunct professor of casino gaming at Northampton Community College.  He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.

James is survived by his siblings, William R. Yandle and wife the late Jacqueline Yandle, Bonita Rhodes, Anthony J. Yandle and wife Linda, Sheila wife of Jonathan Medernach, and JoAnn Yandle and companion Mark Sabiers; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother, Jerome A. Yandle and wife the late Mary Yandle.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Mon., March 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM in St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 S. 6th St., Emmaus.  Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church.  Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.