Timothy James Grantz
Timothy James Grantz, 61, of Washington, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 10, 2021, in his home.
He was born September 3, 1959, in Washington, a son of H. Milton “Whitie” and Jacqueline J. Stockdale Grantz of Washington.
Mr. Grantz was a 1977 graduate of Trinity High School and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in music education from West Liberty State College in 1982.
He worked for the Intermediate Unit #1 for a time, and worked for many years at Subs Unlimited. He was also employed, more recently, in security, by the Church of the Covenant, Washington, where he was a longtime member.
He was a passionate patron and participant in the arts; he was a strong tenor who sang with many groups, such as the Church of the Covenant Choir, the Washington Festival Chorale, and was a paid tenor for the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Dormont, and the First Presbyterian Church of Wheeling. He was also a longtime member of the Washington Community Theater.
He was active with the “Subs Unlimited Relay For Life” for many years.
Surviving, along with his parents, are two sisters, Terri Grantz and Stephanie (Keith) Silbaugh, both of Washington; a beloved niece, Nicole Silbaugh, of whom he was extremely proud; and many aunts, cousins and very good friends. He was always described as a kind, humble, sweet and gentle soul and will be missed by all who loved him.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 14, in the Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 15, with the Reverend Scott Shetter officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. Masks are at the discretion of the attendees.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301.
Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Dr. Lawrence K. Donovan, director, and Andrew C. Piatt, director.