Obituaries
July 20, 2021

Timothy P. White – Fayette City

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Timothy P. White, 50, of Fayette City, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, in his residence. He was born Feb. 26, 1971, in Charleroi, son of Edward White Sr. and Eleanor Book White. He was a member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company and worked for PennDOT District 12 in Uniontown. He is survived by his loving daughter, Melanie White, at home; stepchildren, Veronica Metts, Jeremiah Roberts and David Blazes; sister, Cathy McGavitt and husband James Sr. of Belle Vernon; brother, Edward White Jr. of Nevada; brother, Millard White and wife Pam of Belle Vernon; brother, Jeffery White of Charleroi; brother, David White and wife Sue of Charleroi; and William Lees of Fayette City. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepbrother, Billy Campbell. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Members of the Fayette City VFC will conduct services at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

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