Timothy Blake

Timothy Blake obituary, Hermitage, PA

Timothy Blake

Timothy Blake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John Flynn Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Timothy Wayne Blake, 55, of Hubbard, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, unexpectedly, as the co-pilot, in a tragic aircraft accident just shortly after takeoff from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Tim was born in Sharon, PA, on January 15, 1970, a son of Timothy Wyatt Blake and Maria "Sue" (Mosky) Blake.
He was a 1988 graduate of Hubbard High School. Tim loved flying and at the age of 9 decided he wanted to be a pilot and started flight school at 15. He earned his aviation degree from AM-Air flight school. He began working as a commercial pilot for U.S. Air, Mesa and USA 3000 International. He was also a flight instructor at Youngstown Airport. In his recent years he was a corporate pilot for Muransky Companies, Winner Aviation and was currently employed as a pilot for Liberty Steel, where he had been a long-time family friend of the Weller family.
Tim was also a certified pyrotechnist and looked forward to setting off fireworks with his brother, Thomas, every fourth of July with Pyrotecnico Fireworks in New Castle, PA.
Tim is survived by his mother, Maria; his brother, Thomas Blake; Nephews, Cody and Nathan Blake; Aunts; Grace (Jay) Huda and Luann (Tom) Morris; A very special love in his life, Heather Hefner; Also surviving, his furry four-legged friend, Deeter.
He is preceded in death by his father, Timothy; His nephew, Corey Blake; Grandparents, Thomas and Clara Mosky and Robert and Esther Blake.
Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Timothy's memorial page, at: www.flynnfuneralhome.com.
Calling hours will take place at John Flynn Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 9th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Randy Emmorey officiating.
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