Timothy G. Tobin

Timothy G. Tobin , 80, Gilberton, passed away peacefully Monday October 5 ^th at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born in Turtle Creek, PA, he was a son of the late Richard and Alta Bateman Tobin. Although driving truck was a passion of his, traveling and exploring each state on the way, was a bonus to his job. In addition to driving truck, he worked as a mechanic, a foreman for various coal companies and he was a part of the construction of the Lehigh Tunnel.

Tobin was a United States Army Veteran. He dedicated his life to his family and was active in his children and grandchildren's sports careers. He was involved in the Frackville Little League and Mountaineer Football programs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marie McCabe Tobin in 1999 and his sister Ida Rudy.

He is survived by his four children: Annette and her husband John Purnell, Numidia; Timothy J. and his wife Sharon Tobin, Fountain Springs; John and his wife Kelly Tobin, West Reading; Jeanette Tobin, Gordon;  his two brothers: Jack Tobin, California and Jerry Tobin, Oregon; his five grandchildren: Spencer and Caleb Tobin; Madison, Jaxson and Jenson Purnell; several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services and interment with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Tim's name, to the Potocki-Lupski Syndrome Outreach Foundation (PTLS) at PO Box 250245 Plano, TX 75025.