Obituary of Timothy E. Cavanaugh

Mr. Timothy E. “Tim” Cavanaugh, 98, formerly of Titusville died at 12:45 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at the Golden LivingCenter in Oil City. Mr. Cavanaugh was born on May 13, 1915 in Rouseville to Timothy F. and Verna Feeley Cavanaugh. He married Virginia F. Caldwell on Nov. 13, 1935 in Mayville, NY. Mrs. Cavanaugh preceded him in death on July 20, 1977. He was the owner and operator along with his wife of the Chic Beauty Salon for several decades before his retirement in 1980. During World War II he worked at Struthers Wells Iron Works in Titusville. Mr. Cavanaugh was a member of St. Titus Church and served as an usher for many years. He was a founding member of the C.A.C. and previously served on its board of directors. He was also a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three children, Dale Cavanaugh and wife Joann, Chris Cavanaugh and wife Deborah of Pittsburgh, Margaret Cavanaugh of Orlando, Fla. (currently serving with the Peace Corps in Albania); 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Cavanaugh of Meadville; 2 sisters, Lucille Slike of Ovid, NY, and Mae Allen of Valencia. Mr. Cavanaugh was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Rosinski; a brother, Sheridan Cavanaugh; and two sisters, Mary Helen Hanson and Peg Matson. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville on Friday from 3 to 5 PM. Private interment will be in Plumer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.