James J. ‘Jim’ Bohatch, 66, of Star Junction, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 14, 1959 in Uniontown, PA he was the son of the late Andrew V Bohatch Sr. and Loretta Decker Bohatch. A lifelong resident of Star Junction, Mr. Bohatch was Catholic by faith. Jim dedicated much of his life to his family’s business. He began working at Big Barn Produce during his youth and took over the family business in the 1980s, expanding it into Big Barn Country Store, which he successfully operated for over 40 years. He also worked for Perry Twp. EMS from 1986 into the early 90s.

Jim was actively engaged in his community, including participation in the Brownsville Hotel Football Club and a passion for fantasy football. His dedication extended to supporting the Perry Township Fire Department and the Perryopolis VFW Post 7023. An avid hockey enthusiast, he partially held season tickets to the Pittsburgh Penguins and treasured his time spent with his beloved dogs.

Jim will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, community involvement, and love for family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Judy Lyons Bohatch to whom he was married to for 29 years, daughter & son in law Jaimie & Ray Craig of Mt. Pleasant, many cousins and lifelong friends. He is preceded in death by his two brothers Andrew V. Bohatch Jr. and Edward Decker.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 & 6-7:30 pm followed by funeral services at 7:30 pm with Pastor Lee Maley of Mt. Olive Evangelical Church officiating at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515.

A Celebration of Life service will also be held on May 16th at 1 PM at the Big Barn Country Store, Star Junction.

The family wishes to extend their sincerest gratitude to everyone in the community for their support at the store. The Family also suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Jim Bohatch to the Perry Twp. Volunteer Fire Department.