Timothy G. Wojton
1949-10-31 2017-09-18
TIMOTHY WOJTON Obituary:
Wojton, Timothy G., age 67, passed away while on vacation in Hilton Head Island, SC, on Monday evening, September 18, 2017. Tim was born in McKeesport, PA on October 31, 1949, to his late Mother, Gertrude (Borkowski) Wojton, and Walter G. Wojton. Walter Wojton still resides in Tim’s childhood home and turns 100-years old on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Tim attended St. Mary Czestochowa elementary school and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1967. He was the President of his senior high school class and President of the McKeesport High School Speech Club. In fact, he won several awards and state-wide competitions for extemporaneous speaking and debate skill. Tim enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh, where he majored in economics and learned to speak fluent German. After graduating in 1971, Tim was drafted by the U.S. Army and, coincidentally, stationed in Germany for two years. His fluency in German greatly assisted Tim and his fellow vets in exploring the German countryside and pursuing adventure. Upon his return to the States, Tim enrolled in the University of Akron School of Law. Tim earned his law degree in 1976 and launched a solo practice in the South Hills of Pittsburgh in the early 1980s. His family, friends and colleagues knew Tim to have a “golden tongue” and an extraordinary gift for public speaking, story-telling and “working a room.” These talents aided Tim greatly as he pursued what ultimately became a successful and illustrious legal career. Although he was a general practitioner, Tim was first and foremost a litigator, and he relished the opportunity to “get in the ring” and connect emotionally with a jury. Later in life, Tim had the unique pleasure of working alongside his son, Timothy Grant Wojton, who also earned a law degree and joined him in what became known as the small firm of Wojton & Wojton. Tim and his son participated in several trials together. Tim was also incredibly proud of his daughter, Emily Young, who is pursuing a nursing degree and is currently excelling. Tim was a voracious reader and few things made him happier than waking early and enjoying a good book or newspaper over a fresh cup of coffee. Tim also took great pride and pleasure in hosting get-togethers, parties and special occasions for friends and family. Above all of these things, it was spending time with his young grandchildren that truly brought him the most joy. He was the consummate family man, entertainer, and counselor, and he will be dearly missed. Tim resided in Whitehall, PA with his wife, Cara (Hizer) Wojton. He is survived by Cara and his two children: Timothy Grant Wojton (Magdalena Wojton) and Emily Wojton Young (Adam Young), who he raised with his former wife, Margaret (Pagnotto) Wojton. Tim is also survived by his four grandchildren: Gabriella Young (3-years old), Sienna Young (23 months), Grant Wojton (20 months), and Natalia Wojton (4 months); his Father, Walter G. Wojton, and his brothers and sisters: Cathe B. Livingston; Marian C. Huff (Roger Huff); Walter G. Wojton, Jr. and William P. Wojton. Tim is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as two step-children and four step-grandchildren. There will be no formal viewing. However, friends, colleagues and loved ones are welcome and encouraged to attend a funeral mass for Tim at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish at 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. In lieu of flowers, the Wojton Family encourages donations to the American Heart Association. Your generosity is appreciated. Arrangements handled by the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227.
Wojton, Timothy G., age 67, passed away while on vacation in Hilton Head Island, SC, on Monday evening, September 18, 2017. Tim was born in McKeesport, PA on October 31, 1949, to his late Mother, Gertrude (Borkowski) Wojton, and Walter G. Wojton. Walter Wojton still resides in Tim’s childhood home and turns 100-years old on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Tim attended St. Mary Czestochowa elementary school and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1967. He was the President of his senior high school class and President of the McKeesport High School Speech Club. In fact, he won several awards and state-wide competitions for extemporaneous speaking and debate skill. Tim enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh, where he majored in economics and learned to speak fluent German. After graduating in 1971, Tim was drafted by the U.S. Army and, coincidentally, stationed in Germany for two years. His fluency in German greatly assisted Tim and his fellow vets in exploring the German countryside and pursuing adventure. Upon his return to the States, Tim enrolled in the University of Akron School of Law. Tim earned his law degree in 1976 and launched a solo practice in the South Hills of Pittsburgh in the early 1980s. His family, friends and colleagues knew Tim to have a “golden tongue” and an extraordinary gift for public speaking, story-telling and “working a room.” These talents aided Tim greatly as he pursued what ultimately became a successful and illustrious legal career. Although he was a general practitioner, Tim was first and foremost a litigator, and he relished the opportunity to “get in the ring” and connect emotionally with a jury. Later in life, Tim had the unique pleasure of working alongside his son, Timothy Grant Wojton, who also earned a law degree and joined him in what became known as the small firm of Wojton & Wojton. Tim and his son participated in several trials together. Tim was also incredibly proud of his daughter, Emily Young, who is pursuing a nursing degree and is currently excelling. Tim was a voracious reader and few things made him happier than waking early and enjoying a good book or newspaper over a fresh cup of coffee. Tim also took great pride and pleasure in hosting get-togethers, parties and special occasions for friends and family. Above all of these things, it was spending time with his young grandchildren that truly brought him the most joy. He was the consummate family man, entertainer, and counselor, and he will be dearly missed. Tim resided in Whitehall, PA with his wife, Cara (Hizer) Wojton. He is survived by Cara and his two children: Timothy Grant Wojton (Magdalena Wojton) and Emily Wojton Young (Adam Young), who he raised with his former wife, Margaret (Pagnotto) Wojton. Tim is also survived by his four grandchildren: Gabriella Young (3-years old), Sienna Young (23 months), Grant Wojton (20 months), and Natalia Wojton (4 months); his Father, Walter G. Wojton, and his brothers and sisters: Cathe B. Livingston; Marian C. Huff (Roger Huff); Walter G. Wojton, Jr. and William P. Wojton. Tim is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as two step-children and four step-grandchildren. There will be no formal viewing. However, friends, colleagues and loved ones are welcome and encouraged to attend a funeral mass for Tim at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish at 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. In lieu of flowers, the Wojton Family encourages donations to the American Heart Association. Your generosity is appreciated. Arrangements handled by the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227.