Timothy M. Seitz

YORK – Timothy M. Seitz, 59, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 31, 2022 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Susie M. (Rakestraw) Seitz with whom he was married for three years. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with Rev. James Terlikosky officiating. Viewings will be held from 6-8:00 PM Monday and 9-10:00 AM Tuesday at the Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Christ U.M. Cemetery in Jacobus. Born August 9, 1962 in York, a son of Burnell and Bonnie (Freed) Seitz of Jacobus; he was a 1980 graduate of York Vo-Tech where he studied to be an autobody technician. Tim worked at Apple Collision Center in Red Lion and had previously worked as an autobody technician on classic and antique museum quality vehicles for both Al Pruiett & Sons, Inc. and Ken Heckert’s Restorations. Mr. Seitz was an avid baseball fan. He was a 25+ year member of York Co. Umpire’s Assoc. where he currently served as Treasurer; a 22+ year player, manager, and Vice President for York Co. Oldtimers Baseball League; played with White Rose Softball, York Area Rec. Baseball League, Susquehanna League, and Red Lion 35+ Baseball League. In addition to coaching his son’s baseball teams, Tim umpired for York Co. Baseball League, EYC Baseball League, PIAA Baseball, and PA American Legion Baseball. He was a member of Hawks Gunning Club, Dallastown American Legion, Prince Athletic Club, PA American Biker’s on a Mission, and PA Riding Club. In addition to his wife Susie, Mr. Seitz is survived by a son, Christopher M. Seitz of Jacobus; two stepdaughters, Kacey L. and husband State Representative Seth Grove of Dover and Amanda S. Fake of York New Salem; four step grandchildren, Andrew, Connor, and Raegan Grove, Carldene Fake; two sisters, Pamela D. and husband Harry Fry of York and Patti A. and husband Kenneth Gingerich of Shiloh; a brother-in-law, Paul Hartman of Brogue; nieces and nephews, Randy (Rachel) Fry, Jeffrey (Sam) Fry, Alexander (Roxy) Gingerich, Abbey (Randy) Frey, Maegan (Tony) Gingerich; and seven great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a stepson-in-law, Tim Fake; and a sister, Cynthia Hartman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to York Co. Oldtimers Baseball League, Ken E. Hersey Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Scott Meckley, 23 Ewell Dr., East Berlin, PA 17316. CLICK HERE TO SEND FLOWERS