John Michael Timko – Washington Township, Belle Vernon, formerly of Perryopolis
John Michael Timko, 71, of Washington Township, Belle Vernon, formerly of Perryopolis, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Born Oct. 19, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late John Timko and Pauline Pierotti Timko, who survives and resides in Perryopolis. A lifelong resident of the Perryopolis and Belle Vernon areas, Mr. Timko was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Perryopolis and was a retired construction manager with PennDOT for 27 years. John had a love for nature, enjoyed gardening, was a talented woodworker and craftsman and enjoyed golfing and fishing. A friend to all, John had the kindest of hearts and would do anything for anyone. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Roby Timko, to whom he was married for 15 years; sons and daughters-in-law, Eric M. Timko and wife Marie Ramos of Bridgeville, and Brian J. Timko and wife Karen of McKeesport; special daughter-in-law, Donna Ann Timko of Belle Vernon; two brothers, Richard Timko of Perryopolis and David S. Timko of Perryopolis; sister and brother-in-law, Janet Nathan and husband Dr. David Nathan of Coatesville; granddaughter, Brooke L. Timko of Belle Vernon; special niece and nephews, Joshua Timko and wife Margaret, Lauren Timko, Anthony Doria and Nicholas Doria; and a great-nephew, Bennett Michael Timko. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn D. Timko. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, Pa., 724-736-2515. Panahida services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 29, in the funeral home, followed by funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church with the Rev. Oleh Seremchuk as celebrant. Interment will take place in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In accordance with state mandates masks MUST be worn and social distancing must be maintained. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
