James R. Outman, 53, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, August 6,
2019 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Born August 9, 1965, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Robert C. Outman
and Rebecca L. Guilds Sherman Outman. He
was employed as a machine operator by Morgan Advanced Materials in Coudersport
for 26 years. Jim served as a surrogate father to many young people in his
life. Surviving are: six children, Shawn Shaffer of Denver, CO,
Dawn Shaffer of Whitesville, NY, Jessica Roupp of Coudersport, Justin Outman of
Coudersport, Austin Outman of Genesee, and Apryl Outman of Genesee; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Robert “Tom” (Jeanne) Sherman
of Harrison Valley and Q. Van Sherman of Mills;
six sisters, Diana Sherman of Ulysses, Judy (Lynn) Graves of Covington,
Nora Sherman of Clemmons, NC, Dorla (Rick) Cole of Tioga, Vanessa (Richard
Surdam) Dapp of Galeton, and Sheila (Allan) Chappell of Ceres; an aunt, Marlene Palys of Mills; nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by his former wife, Evelyn Outman.
A memorial gathering will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, August 17, 2019
at the Saulter Preserve, Coudersport, PA. Memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online
condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.