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Timothy Polansky Obituary
Timothy Paul Polansky, 77, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, April 6, 2019.
He was born February 16, 1942, in Canonsburg, a son of Joseph and Ora Chambers Polansky.
Tim was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg.
Prior to his retirement, Tim worked as a car salesman, and later as an operating engineer.
He was a semi-professional football player, a golden glove boxer, and was a Notre Dame football fan. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed working around his property, farming, running his bobcat, hunting and fishing, but especially spending time with family and friends. He had the ability to make everyone in the room feel important.
Surviving are his son, Stephen Timothy (Denise Burke) Polansky of Washington; his daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Chris Roup) Polansky and Natalie Rose Polansky, both of Canonsburg; brothers Gregory Polansky of Canonsburg and James (Rose) Polansky of San Diego; sisters Barbara Malone of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mary "Kiddo" (Andrew) Tarnik of Eighty-Four; granddaughter Laney Burke; his first wife, Kathy Ann Sharpe; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Polansky, and his brother, Joseph Polansky Jr.
Friends are welcome to celebrate Tim's life 1 to 4 p.m. Monday at Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, J. David Sollon, director, 724-746-1000.
A blessing service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the funeral home.
Leave condolences at www.sollon.com.
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for Timothy Polansky
Peggy Rifgon Rusnak
April 18, 2019
My brother David and I grew up with Tim. He was the best... always a very good friend and so much fun to be around. May his soul rest in peace.
Dawn Rasmussen
April 15, 2019
I remember Tim as being a friend to everyone. Keeping his family in my prayers. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Art Geisler
April 13, 2019
Tim - You were one in a million. I shall remember you in my prayers.
Patrick O'Leary
April 12, 2019
Tim was my buddy and good friend. He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace good buddy. See you on the other side.
Pat O'Leary
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April 12, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Jim Einloth
April 10, 2019
Tim, I,m remembering all the good times we had at O'leary's . RIP Buddy
Thomas Hughes
April 10, 2019
Tim, Thanks for your friendship. We had a great time in our travels.
Tom
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