Timothy Yost Wiltbank
(June 30, 1952 – November 24, 2024)
Timothy "Tim" Yost Wiltbank died suddenly and unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on November 24, 2024 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Tim was born on June 30, 1952 in Chestertown, Maryland, the son of William Charles Wiltbank and Martha Yost Wiltbank. For most of his adult life he resided in South Mountain, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, Tim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 28 years, the former Linda Everett. Tim is survived by his siblings, Teresa Bostic (Dudley) of Chestertown, MD, Toni Witzemann (Bill) of Belington, WV, William Ted Wiltbank (Pamela Peters) of Belington, WV, and Thomas Wiltbank (Tammy) of Chestertown, MD. Also, Tim is survived by two stepsons, Jay and Gary Walls, and three step-grandchildren, Amber, Ashley, and Teddy and their families. In addition, Tim is survived by one aunt, Gloria Clayton, and his many cousins with whom he maintained cherished friendships. He is survived by two nieces, Abigail Witzemann Schauble and Amanda Wiltbank Milash and two nephews, Silas Witzemann and Brian Wiltbank and six great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two nephews, Tyler Wiltbank and Raymond Gill, Sr.

Tim grew up on a dairy and grain farm near Goose Hill, north of Chestertown. Besides his brothers, sisters and parents, Tim was surrounded byhis grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as by close neighbors. The Yost cousins came for extended visits in the summer. Family was important to Tim. He was taught to fish and hunt, to operate a motorboat and to love nature. He loved to fish, especially for catfish, in the ponds and in the creek on the farm and he returned there to fish many times during his life. During his last trip to the farm this fall he took a motorboat ride on Morgnec Creek where he was delighted to once again see the beautiful marshes and wildlife. He enjoyed trapping, especially muskrat trapping. He was an avid hunter of deer, geese, and ducks. Later in life, however, he enjoyed feeding the deer and waiting to see the young fawns and bucks arrive. His love of nature took many forms. For example, he took pride in the beautiful landscaping of his property.

There was a pool table in the basement of the farmhouse where Tim and his siblings and cousins learned to play pool. Many family members were fairly good shots at pool, but in Timmy's case, he developed a passion and an extraordinary talent for it. During his high school years, when there were poolrooms in downtown Chestertown, Tim honed his skills in competition with many of the best local players. He remained a competitive player for all of his life. He traveled to Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Norfolk among other places to participate in pool tournaments and he spent his last night on earth shooting pool. Tim graduated from Chestertown High School in the last graduating class in 1971. He attended Allegany Community College in Cumberland, Maryland and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Forestry on May 25, 1975. Tim was devoted to learning throughout his life and broadened his knowledge of antiques, nature, history, and spirituality, among many other topics.

He started working for the State of Pennsylvania at the South Mountain Restoration Center as a boiler operator on June 12, 1976. He continued to work there until June 25, 2012.

Besides working full time as a boiler operator, Tim had an antiques and collectibles business in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. He was also an antique collector. Tim enjoyed so many lifelong friendships and relationships with relatives, childhood friends, and neighbors. He frequently traveled with Linda and friends and family members to various places including Seattle, Alaska, Niagara Falls, western National Parks, New England, Georgia and Florida and many other places. He and Linda also enjoyed many guests at their home where they entertained with
conversation and by visiting local sites, including Gettysburg Battlefield. Tim continued to entertain friends and family after Linda's death in 2013. Tim and his neighbor, Hilda, established a special bond based on looking out for each other.

Tim loved animals. As a child he had dogs, a pet raccoon, a pet deer, a pony and a burro. He had a registered Holstein calf named Peacock. As an adult, he had many pet dogs, especially miniature poodles. He was broken hearted just a few weeks ago to lose his last pet cat, a stray named Cali. He raised chickens and treated them as pets. His favorite chicken, named T-Rex, spent many an evening sitting in Timmy's lap out on the deck.

Several comments made by friends illustrate Tim's sense of fun and humor. A friend wrote that she would miss his beautiful smile, his onery grin, and that twinkle in his eye when he was up to something.

Another friend commented on his tender heart and his warm enticing voice. These are some of the very many things we will miss about Timmy every day. There are so many other things that Tim enjoyed – playing cards, riding on his motorcycle and in his sports car, listening to podcasts, reading, listening to country and rock music, restoring antiques, and just sitting on the porch with friends and family out at the farm or at his South Mountain home, drinking coffee and looking at the view, especially the sunsets.

A visitation will be held at Galena Funeral Home from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, November 29, 2024. The funeral service will begin at 11 am on Saturday, November 30, 2024 and will be officiated by Reverend Vonnie Paxton. Following the service, burial will be at the Kennedyville Methodist Church Cemetery. A video of Tim's life will be available online at the Galena Funeral Home website.

For those who would like to remember Tim in a material way, the family suggests donations to the Kennedyville United Methodist Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 32 Kennedyville, MD 21645 or a charity of your choice.