Edward A. "Ed" Timko

Edward A. “Ed” Timko, age 97 passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at UH Tripoint Medical Center in Concord. He was born on September 13, 1925 in Barton, OH. A devoted Dad and Papa, Ed lived a long and remarkable life marked by his unwavering kindness, compassion and love for others. He was a loan officer with City Loan & Savings before becoming a beloved staff member for 23 years at St. Gabriel School. Known to the children as “Mr. Ed”, he will be remembered for his joyful personality, humor and his signature “moo sounds”. Also known as “Papa”, he enjoyed watching sports, crossword puzzles, road trips, storytelling and listening to music. Polka and Mariachi music were his favorites and it may not be a surprise that he passed away on Cinco de Mayo. Ed was devoted to a life of service and prayer for his church and community. He was a founding member of Birthright and St. Gabriel Parish. He was also a founding and devoted member of the annual Divine Mercy Sunday Service and Rosary Cenacles that he led faithfully over the years. Dedicated to Mary and always had a rosary in his hands. Ed’s gentle spirit, his contagious smile and kind heart touched everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. His legacy of kindness and compassion will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched. Survivors include his daughters, Ann Yellin and Debbie (Ken) Oress; grandchildren, Matthew Oress, Kaitlin (Nathan) Hedge, Alexandra Yellin and Haley (Hunter) Finn; great granddaughter, Reese Oress; sister in law, Rose Timko and brother in law, Robert (Lorrinda) Vincenzo. Preceding Ed in death are his parents, Andrew and Jennie Timko and siblings, JoAnn Vincenzo, James “Jack” Timko and William “Bill” (Mary Jane) Timko. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord, OH 44077. A memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 am at the church with a luncheon to follow. A private family interment will take place at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, OH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Gabriel Food Bank, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord, OH 44077 and Birthright Lake Inc., 7237 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Edward A. "Ed" Timko

September 13, 1925 - May 5, 2023