Darya “Dusty” Randall Byham, 77, of Charles St., St. Marys (formerly of Kane) passed away Tuesday (December 23, 2025) at her residence with her family at her side.

Born June 10, 1948, in Webster, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Baylard and Betty Reinisch O’Boyle.  On January 29, 1972, she married James Byham (who preceded her in death) at Tabor Lutheran Church in Kane. They met in that same church and went on to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2022.

Dusty graduated from high school in New Canaan, CT. She went on to graduate from Alderson Broaddus University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. She spent most of her life as a social worker in both McKean and Elk Counties helping both children and adults. She also worked at the Kane Manor for several years where she had many fond memories working with the community. Dusty later retired from Pinecrest Manor as the Admissions Coordinator. Dusty was a very caring, selfless person.  She loved to make other people happy, especially her children and grandchildren. She was beautiful both inside and out.  She and Jim were always together. They were truly made for each other. The two of them very much enjoyed the years they lived and raised their children in Kane.

Surviving are three daughters, Shannon (Chris) DeVallance of Ridgway, Amy (Bob) Rezmerski of St. Marys and Kristi (Jason) Cook of Montrose; a son, Christopher (Amy) Byham of Kane; five grandsons, Evan Nourse, Alec DeVallance, Carson DeVallance, Aeden Cook and Brayden Byham; and a granddaughter, Gianna DeVallance. After she retired, she spent her days caring for her grandchildren. She always referred to this as her “Best job Ever.”

In addition to her husband and parents, Dusty was preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Nourse and her brother, Kevin James O’Boyle.

The family will be receiving friends on Sunday (December 28) at Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.  Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Elk County Humane Society,1029 E Eschbach Rd. St. Marys,PA 15857

Online condolences can be expressed at cummingsfh.com.

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