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James Byham Obituary
Jim and Dusty recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jim was a member of the Kane High School class of 1965 and he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He retired as the Chief Financial Officer at Elk Regional Health Center. Prior to that he had been the Chief Financial Officer at Kane Community Hospital and also the Community Nurses. Jim had served on the board for the Community Nurses, the Lutheran Home at Kane and the Dickinson Center. He was a member of the Kane Lions Club and was an avid bowler and fisherman in his earlier years and he was an avid Kane Wolves and Cleveland Browns fan. Jim had also proudly served in the U.S. Army.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Shannon (Chris) DeVallance of Ridgway, Amy (Bob) Rezmerski of St. Marys, and Kristi (Jason Cook) Byham of Montrose; one son, Christopher (Amy) Byham of Kane; five grandsons Evan Nourse, Alec DeVallance, Carson DeVallance, Aeden Cook and Brayden Byham; one granddaughter, Gianna DeVallance, a sister Patricia Iwansky of Virginia Beach, VA, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judith Lindberg.
Jim was a kind, loving, and patient man. He was very giving, always ready to help his family, friends and coworkers, and was the rock that held those around him steady. Jim was happiest in the presence of his loved ones, and at his beloved refuge, Topsail Island, North Carolina.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Saturday (June 4) from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the McKean County SPCA.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com
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Elizabeth Fitch, RN
May 27, 2022
Deepest sympathy to Dusty and family. Jim led Community Nurses well during a time of great need. Forever thankful for that leadership that demonstrated an ability to listen, patience, kindness, and empathy.
American Heart Association
May 26, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Nancy Jolly
May 26, 2022
Dusty and family, I am so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I worked for him for quite some time at KCH and he was one of the most kind and selfless managers I have ever known. I appreciated his personality and how I was treated in and out side of work. I am so sorry for your loss, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
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Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. - Kane151 Greeves Street, Kane, PA 16735
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