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August C Timinskas 1907 - 1990

August Charles Timinskas of 2108 Jackson Street, in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania USA was born on January 7, 1907 at Scranton, Pa., and had siblings Edward J. Timins Sr. and Peter P. Timinskas. August was baptized on January 19, 1907 at St. Joseph's Church in Throop. August Timinskas died at age 83 years old on December 7, 1990 at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, and was buried on December 10, 1990 at Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.

August Charles Timinskas

Thomesky, Gus

2108 Jackson Street, in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18504-1610, USA

January 7, 1907

Scranton, Pa.

December 7, 1990

Mercy Hospital in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

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01/7

1907

Birthday

January 7, 1907

Birthdate

Scranton, Pa.

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

August was first generation American. His parents, Anthony and Julia Bubelis Timinskas, were both born in Liithuania.
Early Life & Education

He attended Van Buren School No. 31.
01/19

1907

Baptism

January 19, 1907
Baptism date
St. Joseph's Church in Throop, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania USA
Place of worship
Religious Beliefs

He was a lifetime supporter of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Lithuanian Church in Scranton and was always ready to help Sr. M. Amadeus C.J.C., Administrator of St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home in Elmhurst, Pa. with TV repair. The highlight of his life was becoming a Godparent along with Mrs. Tina Alexis for his niece Bonita L. Timins in 1951. A funeral mass was held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home, 1240 St. Ann St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann's Monastery Church officiated by Rev. Richard Molka C. P. Interment: Cathedral Cemetery Section 12. www.findagrave.com/memorial/227362818/august-charles-timinskas
Military Service

He served his country in the United States Army during WW2 as a Private First Class. During the War he was assigned to the copper mines (He had Badge #90 in the Isle Royale Copper Company) in Michigan returning with an honorable discharge. August is listed in the National WW2 Registry of Remembrance.
Professional Career

He was active in the Van Buren Tigers, a semi-professional football team and labored in Brigg's coal mine. His name is inscribed on the Coal Miner's Remembered monument, Blakely Borough Park, Peckville, Pa. After the War, he worked for DuPont de Memoirs, Inc. (aka I. E. du Pont de Memoirs Co.) as a black powder maker until his retirement in 1973. An amazing life-size black and white photo of August holding a shovel is on display at the DuPont Historical Museum located in DuPont, Washington State. During the mid-1970's the photography was done at the DuPont Powder Mill in Dupont, Pa. where Gus was employed for over 40 years and selected to represent the company. The exhibit depicts the tools used by workers making black powder. Gus was also featured in an article in the Monthly DuPont Magazine.
Personal Life & Family

His interest in electronics turned testing and replacing television tubes into a hobby. He was gifted in Photography and developed hundreds of pictures in his lifetime. His had beautiful cursive handwriting and practiced penmanship daily. He loved watching all sports especially the Olympics. He was a great storyteller. Religion holidays, and family were very important to him. He was a decent, thoughtful, generous man who will always be remembered for going out of his way to be kind to others.
12/7

1990

Death

December 7, 1990

Death date

Right-sided Pneumonia

Cause of death

Mercy Hospital in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania USA
Death location

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12/10

1990

Gravesite & Burial

December 10, 1990

Funeral date
Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania USA
Burial location
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