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Mike Smith
June 21, 2019
I met tim back around 1993 when i was working at motorola.tim just had real charisma that's the only word that comes to mind.i wish i had been around him more to learn.i rarely saw him though out the years.i would call every so often when i got stuck on something.i remember he stopped his life and came over to teach me how to get a c-band dish to track.he wouldn't do it for me boy i worked long at it.when tim left i realized he graduated me on dish alignment.he was always good to take my calls on rare occassions.I'm very sad today to learn he has departed us but somehow i know tim would view this different.thank you tim.you would have never known this but i looked "up" to you.
Mark Shingara
May 13, 2019
I love u uncle Tim. We all dooooooooooo forever and after. U r missed as we r blessed to have had u in all our lives. We come from greatness and u r prof of that. We love u and we already miss u. I noticed more stars out the night after u had passed knew it must be u. The heavens r better now with u there. I will see u on another now in some other when I shall see u again. Love uz all always love toooooooooooo all ALWAYS.
Greg Steckel
May 10, 2019
Sorry to hear the news - Timmy was one of a kind - RIP shipmate
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Christopher Flynn
May 8, 2019
Deepest sympathies to the Shingara family. May time heal and may memories of this extraordinary man bring you peace.
Brian Gebhart
May 6, 2019
Dear Danna and family,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Tim
I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time
I met Tim in 2004 while he was working PSP and had the enjoyment of traveling through the state with him enjoying his countless stories.
After his retirement Tim was always available to share his stories and knowledge and I will never forget him
God Bless you and your family
Brian Gebhart
May 6, 2019
Dear Danna and family,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Tim. I will be praying for you through this difficult time.
I met Tim in 2004 while he was working PSP and have enjoyed many hours traveling with him during that time
The many years that followed I enjoyed many conversations and lunches with Tim
He was always happy to share his stories and knowledge with me and he will never be forgotten.
May 6, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Bill (Redhead) Drayer
May 6, 2019
Danna and family: many thoughts and prayers for you all. I first met Tim in the 70's and shared many fun times. I'm so glad that i had the chance to reconnect with a long lost friend on Wednesday's for lunch! He will be sooo missed by soooo many!
Godspeed Kumquat! Save a seat for me! Much love!
May 5, 2019
You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
Paul Tipton
May 5, 2019
Dear Danna,
I'm soo sorry for your loss. I know the heart ache of losing a spouse. But I have found that time heals and you will cherish the memories of you and Tim together.
I will always remember the good times growing up with Tim. From playing in Shingara Park that his father built when we were kids to graduating from high school, we were best buds. When I retired Tim inspired me to get back into Ham radio which I am great full for.
73 Tim WB3EYB this is KD5SPI I will never forget you.
Paul Tipton and June Fry
Laguna Vista, Texas
Tim McFadden
May 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Tim at Memorex 40 years ago. He certainly was one of a kind and will not ever be forgotten. My deepest sympathies.
Alex Bellotti
May 5, 2019
So sorry and saddened to hear of Tim's passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family during this time of grief and mourning!
George/Janet Shingara
May 5, 2019
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Our late son, George Jr, was particularly impressed by Tim when they met at one of the cousins reunions at Beths house. Tim was a kind and thoughtful man and will be missed by many.
May 5, 2019
Dear Shingara family,
Barry and I were so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will be missed by many.
Jeanne and Barry Cochran
Chester Ross
May 5, 2019
Tim was a man I could count on in more ways than one. He made himself available for work when I needed him most. While on the jobs he was positive and ALWAYS demonstrated his deep sense of caring for everyone around him. He always let me know he cared about me, not only during my tasks at hand but behind the scenes as well. If he ever identified something you never experienced, he would do what ever he could to make sure you experienced that which he had access too. He'd share his coal mining family with you and make it possible for you to experience Kowalone's kielbasa shop. He never get just a little of himself, he always gave it his ALL.
Dave Ratcliffe
May 5, 2019
Tim was a tower of strength. A willing ear when you needed one. An encyclopedia of knowledge. An extra hand when help was needed. We thought he would always be there, and his passing has left a hole in many hearts. Farewell old friend. We will see you again in Valhalla.
Mary Jayne Cullison
May 4, 2019
Dear Danna and the Shingara family, My sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May your loving memories of Tim help you through the difficult times. I will be praying for you and your family for strength and peace as he is laid to rest.
May 4, 2019
SHINGARA family, Tim was a lman larger than ice.n He was a man who was my Superman, when I needed help cleaning out all the stuff in my garage and basement, he was there for weeks helping me, if not for him and my son in law, I could never have completed or maybe even started that task, he and Danna, picked me in the snow. When Jerry passed they were there for me. He will be missed.
sasha ressetar
May 4, 2019
Memory Eternal...
from your friend down the street
Sasha
Marion MacDonald
May 4, 2019
Dear Danna & Family
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Joannie McGarvey-Drayer
May 4, 2019
Another one of the good guys gone too soon - Danna & Tim's family - I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss! He was an old friend from my childhood and will be sorely missed by all who knew him! Enjoyed running into him out and about - always had something interesting to chat about - I will miss those times in the future! My thoughts & prayers are with all of you now!
Robert Sheldon
May 4, 2019
I am so very shocked and deeply saddened over the sudden death of Tim. I have been friends with him and the wonderful Shingara family for 63 years. Tim was a great person and will be sorely missed by all who knew him, but knowing that he's in a much better place will give us hope and comfort. Will see you again, Tim, in the new kingdom.
John Starinshak
May 4, 2019
Sorry for your family's loss. I was in Iceland with Tim in the Navy. I really enjoyed his friendship.
May 4, 2019
To The Shingara,
I extremely saddened to hear of Tim's passing. I worked with him at PEMA years ago. He was very knowledgeable and PSP was lucky to have him. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Ron Krosnar
Henry Halfdansson
May 4, 2019
Dear Danna and family, my deepest condolances and may you find a strength to carry on and get through these terrible days. Tim was a very frequent visitor here in Iceland, actually so frequent that he had become kind of a native, and seeing him in his Icelandic sweater was more symbolic of a viking then any person that I know of. I got to know Tim when he was travelling here in Iceland and Tim had spotted a radio station, AM666 that we had started at RUV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, the equivalent to NPR in the US. Actually, we had a lot of struggle to get there when Tim came a long and was the greatest inspiring force to the success of that station. Tim, his music and AM666 in Iceland will always been very tightly connected. Goodbye my friend and thank you so much for all the inspiration you gave us here at RUV in Iceland.
Tim Hershey
May 4, 2019
Dear Danna and Family, deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim & Cathy Hershey
Kent Mummau
May 4, 2019
Tim was one of my favorite people. I met him in Hershey thru our stage hand work (I.A.T.S.E. local 98).I heard someone call him Shinny and it reminded me of a salesman who used to call on my parents business. Turns out that Shinny was Tin'z father.I loved when Shinny came into my parents business and I grew to love working with Tim. Tim knew so much about so much and I loved talking to him. During the past few years I worked along side him more often and he was a guy who could figure out most anything. He was generally very optimistic and provides balance to my less positive outlook Tim also modeled and always complimentary attitude about his wife and children. I never once heard a negative comment or story about his family. I will miss Tim. He was an important person in my life. I know I only suffer a small loss. His family suffers a great loss. Danna, Tommy and the rest, you have my condolences and prayers for your family.
Bill Krulac
May 3, 2019
Tim and Danna invited me into their home every week and were my alternate family for five years while I was stationed in Harrisburg. Your generosity and friendship will never be forgotten and can never be adequately repaid. Tim was a brilliant guy with eclectic interests. Conversations with Tim and Danna were always illuminating. Thank you for everything. I pray for his soul and for the comfort of Danna, Tommy and the whole family. - Bill K.
Stefanie Wine
May 3, 2019
Tom Shingara and family, prayers for everyone and hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time. Hugs my friend ❤
Stefanie Wine
Jeffrey Williams
May 3, 2019
My condolences to the family of John "Tim" Shingara. May you find strength and peace in your time of loss.
Tim was a friend that I have known for over 30 years. It is sad that we lose someone so full of life who would go out of his way to help anyone. His presence will truly be missed.
May 3, 2019
Tim was one of our Charter Members and our "go to guy" for all of the Alumni Association's entertainment needs. He will be missed tremendously.
With our deepest sympathy to Danna and the entire family, from the Central Dauphin High School Alumni Association
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