Timothy Joseph "Joe" Ace

November 1, 1960 - October 30, 2017

TIMOTHY JOSEPH “Joe” ACE, Sr., 56 of Hilliards, Pa. went home  to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:15 AM Monday morning (10-30-17) at his residence following an extended illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family as he made his eternal journey to be with the angels. Born in Butler, Pa. on November 1, 1960, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Umstead Ace.   Joe graduated from East Brady High School in 1979, and attended Penn-State at New Kensington studying computer technology. He retired due to health from Moniteau School District where he was employed as a computer technician. Mr. Ace was an active member of North Washington Vol. Fire Dept. where he served with the VFD Fire Police. He was a self-taught mechanic, and was frequently found tinkering with projects in his garage.  In addition, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joe also loved sitting on his porch bird-watching and watching the deer in the area.  He also enjoyed making  garden ornaments for his wife’s flower gardens. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Wyant Ace whom he married July 16, 1988;  two sons:  Tim (“TJ”), Jr. Ace of Hilliards and Corey (his wife Amanda) Ace of Clintonville;  daughter Stephanie (husband Ben) Ace of Hilliards;  five grandchildren:  Kara, C.J., Colton, Neah, and Jaxson Ace;  three sisters, three brothers, and nieces and nephews survive. Joe is also survived by his parents-in-law, Mary and Bill Wyant of Annisville, Butler Co. Only his parents preceded him in death.