James A. Schalck, known to all as Jim, 62, formerly of Narrowsburg, NY, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Born on July 12, 1964, in Honesdale, PA, he was the son of Harry and Elizabeth (McKinley) Schalck. James graduated from Narrowsburg Central School in 1982 and received his BS degree from Marist University.

Jim built a successful 25-year career as a personnel administrator for New York State in Orange and Rockland Counties.

Jim was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Narrowsburg and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Middletown, NY. He was a life member, past Lieutenant Governor and past president of the Middletown Kiwanis Club. An avid sports fan, his favorite was the New York Mets.

Jim is survived by his brother William Schalck, six nieces and two nephews, and several cousins and their families. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Kathy Piorkowski.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 12 at 11 a.m., with viewing starting at 10 a.m. at the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home of Barryville, 3412 Rte. 97, in Barryville, NY.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Narrowsburg Fire Department, 203 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764, or the Middletown Kiwanis Club, PO Box 752, Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home of Barryville, 845/557-8010.