Timothy J. Gruver, 68, of Ellenton, Fla., formerly of Zelienople passed away Feb. 9 while under the care of Tidewell Hospice House in Palmetto, Fla.

Born Sept. 25, 1950, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Berdell S. and Elizabeth E. Gruver.

Tim proudly served for seven years in the U.S. Army.

He retired after 35 years as a U.S. Postal Service manager.

He enjoyed traveling on his motorcycle and gardening, especially growing cactuses since he moved to Florida.

He loved to send elephant jokes to his granddaughters. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.

Tim leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 48 years, Tonie Gruver, whom he married on Dec. 10, 1970; his sons, Andy Gruver of Baltimore, Md., and Allen Gruver of Butler; his granddaughters, Hayden and Paige Gruver of Gibsonia; and his brother, Mark Gruver, and his wife, Sue, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Canfield, Ohio.

GRUVER — The family of Timothy J. Gruver, who died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tim's honor to the Tidewell Hospice House, 4151 37th St. E., Palmetto, FL 34221.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Tim's family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.