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Plains, Pennsylvania

Timothy Turnbaugh Obituary

PLAINS TWP. — Timothy E. Turnbaugh, 65, of Plains Township, passed away suddenly Thursday evening, Jan. 9, 2014, at his home.

Born in Tyrone, he was a son of Martin Norris Turnbaugh of Tyrone, and the late Marie C. (Caldwell) Turnbaugh.

Tim was a graduate of Tyrone Area High School, attended Williamson Trade School in Media and received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from The Pennsylvania State University. He was employed by the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center for 35 years, retiring as assistant administrator in 2008. He was a member of Stella Presbyterian Church, Forty Fort, and The Vocational Administrators of Pennsylvania.

Tim was an avid Penn State football fan, loved to work in his garden and most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving, in addition to his father, Martin, are his wife of 38 years, the former Elaine Serra; children, Frank Turnbaugh, Amy Vissotski and her husband, Anthony, Heather Triola and her husband, Jeffrey, Rick Turnbaugh and Timothy Turnbaugh, all of Plains Township; grandchildren, Anthony and Aleah Vissotski, Madison and Nicholas Triola and Gabriel and Ezra Turnbaugh; brother, Thomas Turnbaugh and his partner, Marianne Bartley, Lebanon; sister, Margaret "Peg" Weakland and her husband, Cliff, Tyrone; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with the Rev. William Lukesh officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plains Township. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Stella Presbyterian Church, 1700 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704; or to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Go Lackawanna from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Turnbaugh

23 Entries

Michelle Kovaleski

January 14, 2014

Amy, Rick, and family - my prayers are with you - it's so hard to lose your dad. God Bless.

Jackie Stash

January 14, 2014

My condolences to the Turnbaugh family. I enjoyed working with Tim on projects at the Career Center over many years. He will always be remembered as a kind man who always put students first. My thoughts are with your family.

Jim Brennan

January 14, 2014

Timmy,so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.He was a great,and very sincere man,a friend to all,and will be missed by the many people who knew him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chrissy Ryzner

January 13, 2014

Tim was a member of the YMCA where I worked front desk, such a nice man. I just spoke with him last week and he told me about his healing process with his neck. I'm truly saddened to hear about his sudden passing. My deepest condolences to his family. <3

Mary Beth Pacuska

January 13, 2014

All of us in the WBACTC Practical Nursing program are deeply saddened to hear about Tim. He is remembered with great fondness and love. He and his family will be remembered in our prayers.

Kevin Hufford

January 13, 2014

Rick, Amy, and the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayer are with you all.

Mal and Deb Romano

January 12, 2014

So very sad to hear of Tim passing. Our heart and prayers are with you.

January 12, 2014

Amy, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom & Karen Yanick

January 12, 2014

Our deepest sympathies, we will always remember all the happy times we shared with Tim. Our prayers are with your family.

Frank Turnbaugh

January 12, 2014

I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts, and prayers.

January 11, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. John McHale

Irene Mattie

January 11, 2014

Timmy my deepest sympathy is with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all.

Karen Wilson

January 11, 2014

My family extends to you our deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you.

Jeff T

January 11, 2014

Thank you to everyone for your support and prayers.

Mary Frances (Murphy) Rinehimer

January 11, 2014

Heather I am so sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers

The Chomans

January 11, 2014

"He gave his honours to the world again,
his blessed part to heaven, and slept in peace." With heavy hearts we offer our condolences for your loss and our congratulations for heaven's gain. - (Al, Patti, Aaron, Anthony)

January 10, 2014

Matt and i are so sorry for your loss,
thoughts and prayers for the families!

Kellie Peters

January 10, 2014

My deepest sympathies,thoughts and prayers are with everyone in this family, let your memories of Tim bring you comfort.

Bethany Hamilton

January 10, 2014

Words can not describe how much Mr. Turnbaugh will be missed. He was there for me, and always willing to help whenever anyone needed him to. He was a great, respectful man and will never be forgotten. <3

Lisa Weakland

January 10, 2014

R.I.P Uncle Tim will always remember how good you were to all of us love you until we meet again<3

Jessica Zendzion(Griffith)

January 10, 2014

So sorry for your loss I know it is never easy but it helps reading these. I miss him from at the school and out the house since I grew up with the kids. I lost my dad 13 years ago but he is with me everyday.(((HUGS)))

Lisa Weakland

January 10, 2014

R.I.P Uncle Tim will always remember how good you were to all of us love ya<3

Kimberly Scott

January 10, 2014

A wonderful man and a wonderful family he has. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Know he is safe in heaven with God.

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