James “Jim” Bryan Wylie, 70, of Butler passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer at Alleghany General Hospital. Born on April 19, 1955, to the late Robert and Mary “Thelma” (Shira) Wylie.
Jim was a dedicated Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Butler Memorial Hospital for 33 years until his retirement. He had a true heart for caregiving not only for his patients, but for his family and friends as well.
Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Summit Township Sportsman’s Club.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Chris) Juszczak; his sister Laura Wylie, brothers David and William Wylie; his former wife, Tammy; former step-children Karyssa and Dakota; his beloved dog, Maggie; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Ronald Venturini and grandmother, Edna Shira.
All services were held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Stephanie extends her heartfelt gratitude to his closest friends who went above and beyond helping Jim during his illness.