JAMES ANDREW "JIM" BROTT

1940 - 2025

James Andrew "Jim" Brott, 85, of Tioga, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Lawrenceville. He was born on June 21, 1940, in Blossburg, a son of Lewis and Margaret (Roche) Brott. Jim was the husband of Sonia (Cosier) Brott, with whom he shared 60 years of matrimony. He was a teacher of Social Studies and Government at Williamson High School for 31 years. Jim was a member of the A&FM Lodge #373. He was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sonia; sons, Matthew (Julie) Brott of Mechanicville, N.Y. and Aaron (Amy) Brott of Wilmington, N.C.; grandchildren, Hayley Brott, Rebecca (Mike) Pieszala, Nick (Alexis) Brott, Rachel Brott and Jake Brott; great-granddaughter, Noelle Brott; sister, Ruth (Charlie) Wright of Little Marsh. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the funeral home with the Reverend Bryan Wright officiating. Burial will take place in East Lawrence Cemetery in Lawrenceville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriners Children's Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com