Timothy D. Ashbaugh

Timothy D. Ashbaugh, 50, of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2002, at Union Hospital in Dover. Born in Dover, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Florence M. (Lightel) Ashbaugh. Timothy was a 1969 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a 1973 graduate of Ohio State University. He was an avid traveler and enjoyed hiking. Timothy was a published photojournalist with a focus on world travel, a volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey, and he participated in Backyards for Wildlife. He was a member of the Himalayan Explorers Club based in Katmandu and was an assistant Cub Scout Leader.Surviving is his wife of 25 years, Diane (Allen) Ashbaugh, whom he married on April 1, 1977; a daughter, Rachel (Timothy) Robb of Santa Barbara, California; a son, Eric Ashbaugh of the home; three grandchildren, Alex, Zachary and Tyler Robb; two brothers, Patrick A. Ashbaugh of Silver City, New Mexico and Michael (Judie) Ashbaugh of West Jefferson, North Carolina.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2002, at 4 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia. There will be a gathering of friends and family following the funeral service at the Geib Family Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2-4 PM at the funeral home.