GIRARD - Timothy E. "Tim" O'Malley, 71, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 26, 2021, at University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center, following a brief battle with cancer.

Timothy was born Aug. 23, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of the late John F. and Alice Swift O'Malley, and lived in the area most of his life.

He was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School and proudly served in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He received numerous medals and commendations for his actions during combat. Tim also served in the Ohio Army National Guard as a helicopter pilot and instructor.  He earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 before he was honorably discharged from the service in 1996.

Tim earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Youngstown State University in 1976 in business administration, majoring in accounting. He worked as a CPA for several firms, and was also a self-employed accountant.

Mr. O'Malley was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard.

He leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters, Catherine O'Malley (Jeff DelSignore) of Youngstown, Elizabeth O'Malley of Girard, and Megan-Alyse (Tony) Perkins of Seattle; his son, Michael (Stacie Harmon) O'Malley of Conyers, Ga.; the mother of his children, Marjorie Rice O'Malley of Girard; his brother, Terrance "Terry" (Denise) O'Malley of Girard; many extended family members; and many friends.

Besides his parents, two infant brothers preceded Tim in death.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard, where a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., with Rev. John Keehner officiating.