Timothy J. Labuda

Timothy J Labuda, 43, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Connellsville, died Monday May 3, 2010 from complications of ALS, in Mon Valley Hospital with his family at his side. He was born Feb 10, 1967 in Passaic, NJ, a son of Bernard J. and Mary Quinn Labuda, who survive and reside in Connellsville. He was a graduate of Connellsville High School and earned his bachelor's degree from California University of Pennsylvania, and his master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from WVU. He was employed as a specialty counselor at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, UPMC, until he became disabled. Tim was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon. His faith is what kept him positive thru his disease and it's progression. He enjoyed his Hayabusa motorcycle, hunting and playing sports, including the annual turkey bowl in Connellsville. He was a member of Camp Carmichaels, Sinnemahoning Sportsmens Association and Magee Womens Hospital NICU parents advisory council. He was also enjoyed coaching his sons' teams for the Rostraver Midget Football League and the Rostraver Youth Baseball Association until his illness took a toll on him. On September 14, 1996 he married Pamela R. Zemba, who survives. The three people that brought him the most joy and pride were his three children, Timothy John II, Natalie Ryan, and Nolan Alexander. Deceased is an infant daughter, Nicole Rae. Also surviving are siblings, Susan Nolker (Kurt), Angela Guth (Rich), Kristen Smith (Thomas), Bernard, Kevin, Karen, Katrina, Kim, Sean and Shannon Bernick (Brandon), a grandfather, Alfred Helmick, his in-laws, Sandy and John Zemba and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. His caregivers that were there for him throughout his illness were Rachel Sisley, Wanda Laatu, and Dawn Fitzwater. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com A blessing service will be in the funeral home Friday at 9:30 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at 10 A.M. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church with Rev. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant.

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Timothy J. Labuda

February 10, 1967 - May 3, 2010