Hornell, NY / Wellsville, NY - Timothy C. “Tim” Ost – 67 – of Hornell died early Sunday afternoon (December 15, 2024) at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness.
Born in Wellsville on October 27, 1957, he was the son of Charles & Julia (Kemp) Ost.
Tim grew up and raised his family in Wellsville and was a graduate of Wellsville High School (class of 1975). He worked in the construction field for most of his adult life and had been employed for a time at LaForge Excavating in Wellsville. In the early 2000s he joined International Union of Operating Engineers Local 17 of Buffalo, from which he retired. He took special pride in all of the projects he was part of, including the pipeline and the Sea Lion exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo.
Throughout the years, Tim resided in several locations including Wellsville, Canisteo and Hornell. He often reminisced of his time spent as a drummer with the Wellsville Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps’. Tim was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He had a green thumb and loved tending to his plants. He loved his family and cherished the times he spent traveling with them.
Tim was very compassionate and accepting to all, including the many friends of his children that crossed his path throughout the years. Most of all, Tim took special pride in his grandchildren and bragged of them often.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Julia and his step-father, Don Parker.
Surviving are his children, Jennifer Ost of Pottsville, PA, Joshua Ost (Jessanne) of Arkport, Amber (Justin) Campbell of Canisteo, Nathan (Alisha) Ost of Howard and Logan (Charlene) Ost of Hornell; his former wife, close friend and mother of his children, Kimberly (Rubel) Jenkins; his brother, Jim (Earleen) Ost of Wellsville; his grandchildren, Brandon, Myranda, Madison, Landyn, Riley, Bently, Marcus, Julia, Gianna, Jazmyne and Avery; several nieces & nephews.
Tim was always a man of faith. He was a former member of the First United Methodist Church and takes comfort knowing where he will rest eternally. Tim shared his favorite verse often: 2 Timothy 2:15 – ‘Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth’.
At Tim’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, officiated by Rev. Dudley Jenkins. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Canisteo Fire Company. All are welcome!!
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
