Timothy R. Church age 61 of Braceville passed away suddenly on Thursday morning March 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Eastland Hospital in Warren.  He was born on Aug. 3, 1963 in Warren, OH the son of the late John Allen Church and Rosalee Opal (Rosencrance) Church. Tim had lived in Braceville since 2001, formerly of Southington where he graduated from West Farmington High School in the Class of 1983.  He married the love of his life, Paula J. Nochta on June 25, 1983, and they have enjoyed the past 41 years of marriage together.  Tim worked as a forklift operator at Kraftmaid Cabinetry in Middlefield for the last 27 years.  He loved old cars, going to car shows, having family gatherings, mowing, camping, cooking, grilling & smoking food in his smoker, playing Santa Claus for the last 30 years, and loved making pizzas with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother: Richard Church.

Tim is survived by: his wife: Paula J. Church of Braceville, daughter: Felicia Church (Earl Hoschar) of Deerfield, OH,  son: James & Sara Church of Braceville, 3 sisters: Linda Swick of Champion, Barb Allison of Champion, Debbie & John Dale of Farmington, OH, 4 brothers: John Church Jr. of Hubbard, Bill & Tonya Church of WV, Chuck & Cindy Church of West Farmington, OH, Shawn & Kim Difford of Bristol, OH, and 5 grandchildren: Kaydence, Tyler, Lillian, Miles, & Lilah.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Thursday March 13, 2025 at 11:00am with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating. The family will receive friends for calling hours on Wednesday March 12, 2025 from 5:00- 8:00pm. He will be laid to rest at Pine Knoll Cemetery in Warren Twp.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com