Timothy Dean Sheriff, 51

December 13, 2010

Timothy Dean Sheriff, 51, Punxsutawney, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at home.

He was born Jan. 3, 1959, in Punxsutawney, a son of Ronald Sheriff of DuBois and Mrs. John (Gladys Carr) Oaks of Punxsutawney.

Mr. Sheriff was employed at NAC Carbon Products in Elk Run.

He was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles Club.

He adored his daughter, Carrie Sheriff of Bradford, whom he loved very much.

Mr. Sheriff’s enjoyments in life were fishing, taking walks, riding his bike, sitting at the ballfield to clear his thoughts, taking care of his turtle, being in the outdoors and remembering his days of working on the drilling rigs.

In addition to his parents and daughter, surviving relatives include a son, Seth Campbell of Ohio; and two brothers, Ronald Sheriff and John Martin Oaks III, both of DuBois. 

He was preceded in death by a son, Justin Sheriff.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at the Brenda D. Shumaker Funeral Home Inc., Big Run.

A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Wolfe officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Punxsutawney Eagles Club, West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, Pa. 15767, or the American Cancer Society, Gilpin Street, Punxsutawney, Pa. 15767.

Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.