The Kingston, Pennsylvania, community is mourning the loss of Tyler Joseph Cowman, who died at the age of 29 following injuries sustained in a car accident on April 24, 2021. His family, friends, former teammates and members of the communities he touched were left grieving the sudden loss.
Tyler was born June 23, 1991, in Kingston and was the son of Shawn and Diane Cowman. He grew up alongside his brothers Trevin and Trey, with whom he shared a particularly close bond. He was also survived by his sister, Brittany, along with his grandparents, extended family members, friends and his dog, Luna.
Remembering Tyler Cowman
Tyler was a 2009 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, where he distinguished himself academically and athletically. He played football and competed in wrestling, earning fourth place at the 2009 PIAA State Wrestling Championships after a wrestling career that began when he was six years old.
He later continued his education and wrestling career at Brown University, graduating in 2013 with a degree in business, entrepreneurship and organizations with a concentration in business economics. His Brown wrestling community remembered him as a loved friend and teammate whose loss was deeply felt.
Following college, Tyler built a career in business, working with companies including PNC Bank, SteelBrick, Salesforce and Emelar. He later returned to the Wyoming Valley and began a new position as a quote-to-cash architect for Neocol. He had also recently purchased his first home in Bear Creek Village.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tyler was remembered for his adventurous personality, loyalty and ability to make people feel like close friends. He traveled extensively, attended music festivals and followed Dead & Company. His adventures included seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland and experiencing sunsets in Hawaii.
Tyler Cowman Cause of Death
According to his published obituary and a Brown Wrestling remembrance, Tyler Cowman died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was 29 years old.
The available obituary does not provide further details about how the crash occurred. Any additional claims concerning the circumstances of the accident should therefore be treated cautiously unless supported by an authoritative source.
Funeral services were held in Kingston, Pennsylvania, with calling hours at A.J. Kopicki Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ignatius Church.
Tyler Cowman left behind memories of a life filled with family, friendship, athletics, business, travel and adventure. Those who knew him continue to remember his large personality, generous heart, loyalty and the joy he brought to the people around him.
May Tyler Cowman be remembered with love and may his family, friends and former teammates find comfort in the many memories he left behind.