Timothy Dean

1947 - 2024

Timothy J. ('Tim,' 'Timmy,' 'TD') Dean, 76, passed away in Cabot on May 14, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Born to Margaret and James A. Dean, he is survived by his brother, James J. Dean of McMurray, PA. His sisters, Sister Margaret James ('Alice Ann') Dean of the Divine Providence Order and Gretchen Dean Johnson of Plano, TX, predeceased him. He adored his wife of 35 years, the late Dorene Gemza Dean. He was an awesome uncle to Jeff Dean (Houston, PA), Molly Dean Bittner (Richmond, VA), Eric Johnson (Norman, OK), Sarah Johnson (Plano, TX), Jessica Bauer (Philadelphia), and Amanda Caringi Risolo (Lansdale); as well as an adored great-uncle to Bo Bittner, Jimmy Bittner, Joe Johnson, Zane Johnson, Kate Duffy, Megan Duffy, Liam Duffy, Audrey Bauer, and Lily Risolo. He always remained close to his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Karen and Greg Caringi (North Wales, PA). Tim was born on Christmas Day in 1947 as a preemie, hence the name Tim, for Tiny Tim. He outgrew the 'Tiny,' topping out at 6'4'. He was a proud '66 graduate of Central Catholic High School, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a photographer. Honorably discharged in 1970, Tim moved to Las Vegas. Tim's first career revolved around cameras and photography, both in Las Vegas and when he returned to Pittsburgh in 1975. In 1976, Tim met the love of his life, Dorene, and they married in 1978. They eventually moved to Dorene's hometown, Leechburg. Tim retired after 25 years with Blackburn's Physicians Pharmacy in Tarentum. Tim was one of Pittsburgh's biggest sports fans, cheering on the Steelers, Pirates, and Pitt Panthers. Tim will be remembered for his endless jokes, animated storytelling, vast knowledge of useless trivia, fun and twinkling-eyed playfulness, and, above all, his never-faltering cheerfulness and ability to get along with everyone. Tim's wide circle of friends included those kept from his East End youth and those made decades later at the Sokol Club in Leechburg and the Praha in Tarentum. In recent years, he has gained an extended family at Concordia of Cabot, whose incredible staff treated Tim like their beloved brother or uncle. Friends will be welcomed by Tim's family from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the CLAWSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER, 170 Main Street, Leechburg, 724-842-1051. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, at Christ the King Parish, 125 Park Road, Gilpin Township, with the Rev. Michael J. Sciberras as celebrant. Everyone, please meet at the church on Monday for the Mass. Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Concordia Lutheran Ministries for Cabot PC, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. Condolences to the Dean family may be offered at www.clawsonfuneralhome.com.