From Wyoming Valley Football to a Dream of Comedy, Trey Cowman Left a Lasting Mark

 At just 30, Trey Shawn Cowman left behind a collection of friendships, family memories, academic achievements and moments of laughter. His passing on August 16, 2026, has prompted reflection on a life that was ambitious, energetic and deeply connected to people around him.

Born in Kingston on September 27, 1995, Trey was the son of Diane Duesler Cowman and the late Shawn Cowman. He grew up in a family where close relationships mattered deeply, and those bonds remained central throughout his life. Friends and relatives remembered him for his quick wit, generous nature and the smile that could make unfamiliar rooms feel welcoming.

Trey’s years at Wyoming Valley West High School helped shape several of the interests that followed him into adulthood. A 2012 graduate, he excelled in business and football and took particular pride in being part of the first Spartan football team to win the Eastern Conference Championship during his senior year. He later continued his education at Shippensburg University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, before completing an MBA in Business Analytics at the University of Scranton.

His professional path reflected that analytical side of his personality. Trey worked as a data analyst, most recently with Golden Hippo in Los Angeles, California. Yet numbers and career goals never defined his entire identity. He also carried a creative ambition: pursuing stand-up comedy. His ability to find humor in difficult moments made him a natural entertainer, and family gatherings often became stages where his timing, observations and personality could shine.

Sports remained another important part of his world. Trey loved statistics, team performances and the details that made games meaningful to fans. He followed the San Francisco 49ers and Michigan Wolverines with enthusiasm. A treasured memory came in 2023, when he traveled with his father to Indianapolis to watch Michigan win the Big Ten Football Championship. Music created another source of joy, with festivals and concerts becoming opportunities to spend meaningful time with family and friends.

Trey’s life also carried the weight of earlier family grief. He had already endured the deaths of his father, Shawn, and his brother, Tyler, whom he regarded among his closest companions. He is survived by his brother Trevin Cowman, Trevin’s wife Brittany, his mother Diane, his beloved Fluffy, extended relatives and many friends who knew him affectionately as “Trey Trey.” Their memories speak to the lasting impression he made through humor, kindness and genuine attention to others.

For Wilkes-Barre and the wider Wyoming Valley community, Trey Cowman’s story is ultimately about more than accomplishments on a résumé or moments in a stadium. It is about the people who felt seen, welcomed and valued in his presence. His education, career ambitions, sports memories, love of music and dream of comedy each reveal a different part of him, but together they form a fuller portrait of a young man who lived with curiosity and personality. For those grieving, remembering those details may help keep his spirit close in the days ahead.