Andrew John Timko

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Born on September 11, 1924 in Dixonville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest child of Andrew George Timko and Verna Margaret Furin.

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Description

Andrew was average in build (weighed 164 lbs. in 1942) and stood about 5 foot 7 inch in height. He was clean shaven with blonde, wavy hair and blue eyes.

Early Years

Education

He graduated from Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Religion

He was baptized into the Catholic faith. Andrew was a member of the Good Samaritan Church.

Military Service Years

Sgt Andrew John Timko served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He began serving on May 30, 1943 and was discharged on April 21, 1946.

Military Service(s): U.S. Army

Family Years

Married Helen D. Piniecki on August 9, 1952 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The couple had one child, Joseph Andrew

  • Joseph Andrew Timko

Residences

Working Years

Employed in the Welded Tube Division of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation. (Later to become LTV)

Personal Life

Death

Andrew died on August 1, 2000 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Beaver Valley, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He was buried on August 3, 2000 at Good Samaritan Cemetery in Ambridge, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.