James Koman

James Edward “Butch” Koman, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on February 28, 1943, a son of the late Andrew and Mona Yvieta Hart Koman.

Jim attended Edinboro High School.  He worked many years with his father in his masonry business and then drove truck for Dodsworth, Stroehmann Bakery and Athbar Corp. 

He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. 

Jim enjoyed being with his family and friends, fishing, and  feeding the birds and the wildlife.  His favorite pastime was morning coffee with his buddies at the Empty Keg in Edinboro.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Osterberg Koman and his two daughters, Laura Koman of Warren, Pa and Kristen English and her husband Brian of Cranesville.  He is further survived by two grandchildren, Nathan Koman and Rachel English; as well as a sister, Cindy Osborne and her husband Dick of Crossingville; and aunts, nephews and several cousins.

Friends may call at the Fairview United Methodist Church, 4601 Avonia Rd., Fairview, PA 16415 on Saturday June 1^st from 10 am until the time of the service at Noon with Pastor Jack Tickle officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, Girard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LECOM Heath, Erie County VNA, 2253 W. Grandview, Erie, PA 16506 or Fairview United Methodist Church, 4601 Avonia Rd., Fairview, PA 16415.