James F. Stramat, 61, of Uniontown, PA, passed away in the evening on Thursday December 19, 2024 at home in the arms of his loving wife.

He was born on August 7, 1963, son of the late Frank J. and Mary Lou (Mays) Stramat.

Jim married Stefanie Riba on May 17, 1986 in Uniontown at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Thomas J. Stramat; granddaughter, Harley Jean Kessler; mother-in-law Ruth Ann Riba; and brother-in-law Ronald Pisano.

He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. In his youth, he was an alter server at St. Cecelia's Church.

Jim was a graduate of Laurel Highlands, class of 1981. After graduating, he went on to study at Triangle Tech.  Though the company changed names multiple times, he worked at company now known at Alstrum for thirty-three years.  He also was a volunteer firefighter for North Union Volunteer Fire Department.

Besides working long hours, Jim loved to golf and watching Steelers football. He also was a great neighbor, cutting everyone's grass and shoveling the sidewalks. What Jim loved the most was his wife, his kids, and his grandchildren (and the dogs too).

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 38 years Stefanie S. (Riba) Stramat; his three children: Tiffanie S. Kessler and husband, Paul, Reba L. Stramat, and Zachary J. Stramat; grandchildren, Ruby and Patrick Kessler; brother Charles L. Stramat and wife Bonnie; sister Margaret A. Pisano; father-in-law Steve P. Riba; nieces and nephew; brother-in-laws and their wives; and many, many other extended family members.

Visitation will be held at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401 on Sunday, December 22nd from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and Monday, December 23rd from 10 AM to 12 PM.  A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, December 23rd at 1 PM at St. Jospeh Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA 15401.

Entombment is at Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com