Timothy A. Gidus

Gidus Timothy A Gidus, age 88, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 2nd. Timothy was born 1927 in Pittsburgh and preceded in death by parents John and Agnes Gidus, and by siblings Richard (died as a child), Francis, Edward, Richard, Susanne, and son Stephen. Survived by devoted wife and loving mother of his children, Marie (Hriso) Gidus; daughter, Ann Marie (Gust) Mecera of Plain City, OH; son, Paul (Tammy) Gidus of Orlando, FL; son, James (Carol) Gidus of Siesta Key, FL; and daughter-in-law, Tara Collingwood (widow of Stephen Gidus) of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Juliana, Justina, Natalie, Lydia, Luke, Christian, Jessica, Basil and Levi; great grandchild, John; and siblings, Mary, Catherine "Kay" and Clarence. Tim was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict with six years of service in the US Navy. He retired in 1991 after 20 years from Post Lumber in Ashtabula, OH. He and his wife moved to Plain City to be near daughter Ann Marie, where he was employed for 11 years at Bindery and Specialties Pressworks. Tim was a member of the Teamsters Union, and a lifetime member of VFW Post 943 in Ashtabula, OH. He was a very talented carpenter and cabinet maker, and his family cherishes the many items he skillfully and patiently created for them. Tim served as an example of faithfulness, humility, and perseverance. He worked hard for his family, often holding three jobs at a time for many years in order to support his family. He dedicated countless hours of labor to his church parishes. His children hold him in the highest of esteem. A service of Christian Burial will be held at Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Crossingville, PA on Saturday February 6, 2016, preceded by calling hours at a 10 a.m., and followed immediately with interment at the parish cemetery.