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Timothy Joseph Herrick, born September 20, 1950, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, walked through heaven’s gate on March 4, 2024, after most recently residing in Washington, PA. Tim spent his early years in New Martinsville often in the company of his siblings, sharing scooters and bikes, and he enjoyed entertaining them with character portrayals and skits as well as bicycle jumps. Tim attended Central and Steelton Grade schools as well as St. Vincent de Paul School. He graduated from Magnolia High School in 1968. After high school graduation Tim completed a course of studies in computer programming in Pittsburgh, PA. Tim’s early work life was varied and in various locations, including Florida, where he worked at Pratt Whitney Aerospace. In the early 1970’s, Tim and his young family moved back to New Martinsville, where Tim worked for his family’s grocery business, Herrick’s IGA. Tim was trained in Michigan as a baker, and he worked at Herrick’s as Bakery manager. He was particularly proud of his decorated cakes and a variety of breads and pastries. Tim’s early adult years were punctuated with the emergence of various difficult and lifelong medical conditions. He received care in numerous facilities in Moundsville and Wheeling, and subsequently moved to Pennsylvania, residing in care facilities in Claysville, Monessen, Charleroi, and most recently, in Washington. Tim was preceded in death by his father, William, and his mother, Helen, as well as his youngest brother, Roch, (who died November 11, 2021) and his oldest brother, Dick (who died February 20, 2024). Tim is survived by his daughter, Tracy, and a granddaughter, Christina, as well as his siblings (Pat, Anita, Chris, Jan, Chuck, Mark, and Bob), and his sibling’s partners (Stella, Joe, Sam, Neil, Candy, Steve, and Beverley), along with many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews, all who cared deeply for Tim. Tim’s family would like to express sincere appreciation for all medical and mental health care professionals who helped care for Tim throughout his life, and for their compassionate care of all people with complex conditions and special needs. Visitation for Tim will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in New Martinsville on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, Tim’s family asks that you consider making donations to your local mental health agency, (NAMI) the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), your church, or your favorite charity.

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Timothy Joseph Herrick

September 20, 1950 - March 4, 2024