Tyler Joseph Cowman Obituary: Kingston Community Remembers Beloved 29-Year-Old

The Kingston, Pennsylvania, community continues to remember Tyler Joseph Cowman, who died at the age of 29 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 24, 2021. His death and life are documented in subsequent family and community records, including a published obituary for his grandfather that identifies Tyler as a grandson who died in 2021.

Remembering Tyler Cowman

Tyler was born June 23, 1991, in Kingston and was the son of Shawn and Diane Cowman. He grew up with his siblings and was also deeply loved by his extended family, friends, and his dog, Luna.

A 2009 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Tyler distinguished himself in both academics and athletics. He played football and competed in wrestling, beginning his wrestling career at a young age. In 2009, he earned fourth place at the PIAA State Wrestling Championships.

Tyler continued wrestling at Brown University, where he graduated in 2013 with a degree in business, entrepreneurship and organizations, concentrating in business economics. His Brown wrestling teammates remembered him as a valued friend and teammate.

Career and Interests

After college, Tyler developed a career in business, with professional experience at companies including PNC Bank, SteelBrick, Salesforce, and Emelar. He later returned to the Wyoming Valley and worked as a quote-to-cash architect for Neocol.

Outside his professional life, Tyler was remembered for his adventurous personality and love of travel. Reports describe his enjoyment of music festivals and Dead & Company, along with trips to places including Iceland and Hawaii.

Tyler Cowman Cause of Death

According to the published obituary information, Tyler died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 24, 2021. He was 29 years old. The available obituary does not provide additional details about how the crash occurred.

Family and Community Remember Him

Tyler’s death has remained part of his family’s history and remembrance. A 2024 obituary for his grandfather, John Galvin Duesler Sr., specifically lists Tyler among family members who had previously died and notes a memorial foundation established in Tyler’s memory.

Those who knew Tyler continue to remember his athletic accomplishments, loyalty, generosity, adventurous spirit, and the friendships he formed throughout his life.

Funeral and Memorial

Funeral services for Tyler were held in Kingston, Pennsylvania, with calling hours followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola.

His memory also lives on through TyJo and Co., a memorial foundation dedicated to helping children in need, established in his honor.

Tyler Joseph Cowman is remembered as a son, brother, grandson, athlete, professional, friend, and adventurous young man whose life was tragically cut short at 29.

Information here is for general information purposes only. Details concerning Tyler Cowman’s life, accident, death, and memorial are based on published obituary and community records.