James A. Polivka, 60, of Howland, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born September 24, 1964 in Warren the son of Robert A. Sr. and Janet Jerina Polivka. Jim was a 1983 graduate of Lordstown High School and a graduate of HVAC School in Austin, Texas. He was employed as facilities engineer in California,North Carolina, and Texas before moving back to Warren. He was employed at The Avalon Grand Resort as Maintenance Manager. Jim had an easy-going personality and greeted everyone with his infectious smile. Wherever Jim was he was laughing and you probably were too. He loved spending time with his family, friends and his dogs. He also enjoyed movies and was always up for watching a second one with you. Jim was an avid sports fan, especially of Formula 1 Racing, and also enjoyed the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, Cavs, skiing, and golfing. He will be deeply missed by his mother of Howland,his brother Michael of Howland, and his sister Christine Fluharty (Dan) of Allen, Texas. He also leaves behind five nephews, four nieces, one grandniece and three grandnephews. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother Robert A. Polivka Jr. Friends may call from 2PM until the time of the 4PM funeral service Sunday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Monetary contributions can be made to The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Road, SE, Vienna, Ohio 44473 Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.