Ervin "Jim" Cook, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by family.
Jim was born in Pottsville on August 29, 1954 to the late Ervin and Virginia (Long) Cook.
Married 50 years, Jim was the husband of Helen (Eiler) Cook.
He attended Pottsville Area High School and eventually went on to work at Omnova Solutions, Auburn, PA for 45 years before retiring in 2021.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman. Throughout his life you could find him in the woods hunting, fishing, logging, camping, berry picking, or quietly enjoying nature. His love for the outdoors has been passed on to his daughter and grandsons.
In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his daughter, Helen Yourkawitch, son-in-law Michael, grandsons: Mitchell and Chase of Sinking Spring; siblings: Samuel Cook, Catherine Kadingo, Brenda Schneider, Dolores Cook, Nora Foose, Diane Barnyock, as well as nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Anne and Betsy Mae, and brothers, Richard and Donald.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Those wishing to honor Jim may do so by contributing to a charity of their choice in his memory.
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