Steighner

Timothy B. Steighner, 53, of Meridian Road in Renfrew died Sunday at his home after an illness.

Born Dec. 13, 1952, in Butler, he was a son of the late Harold J. and Beatrice Turk Steighner.

He was a 1972 graduate of Butler High School. While in high school, he was a member of the cross-country team and also belonged to the Young Democrats Club.

Mr. Steighner worked for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission as a truck driver and a "first responder" for the past 24 years.

He was a member of the North Main Street Church of God.

He was a great Steelers fan and belonged to the Compact Couples bowling league at Sherwood Lanes for 22 years.

Surviving are his wife, Chris McCormick Steighner, whom he married Dec. 13, 1975; two sons, John M. Steighner at home and Jason B. Steighner of Butler; a daughter, Patty E. Steighner at home; and two grandchildren, Owen and Gage Steighner.

He also is survived by four brothers, Donald Steighner of Kittanning, Joseph Steighner of Butler, Harold Steighner of Brackenridge and Richard Steighner of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A brother, David Steighner, preceded him in death.

<B>STEIGHNER </B>— Friends of Timothy B. Steighner, who died Sunday, June 11, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the <B>Geibel Funeral Home</B>, 201 E. Cunningham St. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Brown, senior pastor of the North Main Street Church of God, officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park, Butler Township.Memorial donations may be made to the Butler County Unit of the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2305, Butler, PA 16003.Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.