Timothy J. Pishner, age 53, Mill Creek Rd., Jefferson, died unexpectedly Friday evening at UH-Geauga Medical Center following surgical complications.

He was born June 11, 1964 in Ronceverte, WV, the son of Rudolph & Pauline (Bennett) Pishner and has lived in the Jefferson area the past 28 years, coming from West Virginia.  He was married to Melanie Lynn Nutter on August 12, 1989 in Sugar Grove, WV.  Tim owned and operated Pishner Lawn Care.

Tim’s enjoyments include auto racing, motocross, boating, fishing and traveling.

His survivors include his wife, Melanie, “I’ll see you on the other side, Sug”, two children; Amanda L. (Michael) Ostello and Caleb M. Pishner, both of Jefferson, three grandsons; Kayden, Gabriel & Cameron Ostello, his mother, Pauline Pishner of Ashtabula and three siblings; Kenny Pishner of West Virginia, Angela (Turk) Walton of Georgia & Jeff (Marie) Pishner of Avon Lake.

He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Kay Shaffer and a brother, Anthony Pishner.

Private family visitation will be observed, at Tim’s request no other services or calling hours will be held.  To honor Tim, memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN  38105 or to the American Motorcyclist Assoc., 13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington, OH  43147.  The Fleming & Billman Funeral Homes and staff, Jefferson, Ashtabula & Geneva are honored to serve the Timothy Pishner family.  Visit fleming-billman.com to view obituary, express condolences or light a candle.

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