Timothy L. “Timmy” Myers, 59, of Del Haven, NJ died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
Born Jan. 10, 1958 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Roy E. “Hooksie” Myers and Anna Mary (McDonald) Myers Stover.
He was a 1977 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High Area High School and a 1983 graduate of Lock Haven University with a degree in elementary education.
He was a part of the fraternity, Kappa Delta Rho, where he forged life-long friendships and brotherhood.
He also attended Glassboro State College, where he completed course work in special education for his state certification.
He served in the U.S. Air National Guard for 12 years in the security police unit with the 177th Fighter Wing.
Known as “Mr. Tim” by his students at Cape May County Special Services, he dedicated 32 years of his life impacting his fellow co-workers and students.
He was also an assistant wrestling coach at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School for several years in the late 1980’s and later continued to support his nephews throughout their high school careers.
He came from a wrestling family and loved the Penn State Nittany Lions, where he and his wife attended numerous matches.
He enjoyed vacationing in the Florida Keys, fishing and anything to do with the sun and water. His greatest joys in life were his children and his wife.
He was a man’s man who loved his adopted black lab, “Tucker.” He always had kind words to say about those around him. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, co-workers and students.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy; his children, Christian, Gregory, Marissa and his step-son, Tyler (Vitola); and his brothers, Leroy Edward Myers and his wife, Sandi and Robert James Myers and his wife, Darlene, all of Philipsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest brother, Ronnie Myers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 400 S. Fourth St., Philipsburg.
A celebration of life will follow at the St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 53 Fulton St., Hawk Run, PA 16840.
Memorial contributions may be made to Summer Lunch Program/Backpack Program, c/o Moshannon Valley YMCA, P.O. Box 426, Philipsburg, PA 16866.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.
