Timothy Charles Flanigan, 81, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital from complications after heart surgery. Tim was a life-long disciple of Christ.

Tim was born April 10, 1945 in Somerset, PA, son of the late Charles J. Flanigan and Dolores M. (Engle) Flanigan and was a 1963 graduate of Jenners Boswell Joint High School in Boswell, PA. He was a Vietnam era veteran serving in the Third Infantry from 1965-1967. He was a 1964 graduate of the General Motors Training School in Fairfax, VA., was nationally certified in all facets of automotive repair, working in the industry 22 years. His Pennsylvania Game Commission career began in 1975 upon entering the Ross Leffler School of Conservation. He served as a Wildlife Conservation Officer in Westmoreland County, then Bedford County since 1978, retiring after 30 years in 2005. During his career he was the recipient of numerous awards including one for saving a man's life.

Tim was an award-winning photographer and outdoor writer and an active member, past president and life member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Assoc. and a member of the Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Assoc. He was a seminar speaker and published in numerous magazines, calendars, and was the author of 3 books. His business Nature Exposure began in 1987, exhibiting his photography prints at numerous multi-state venues. He was also a member of the Bedford American Legion Post 113 and various sportsmen's clubs. Tim enjoyed years of photography, travel, camping and hunting behind his beloved Brittany's.

On September 5, 1987 he married Deborah E. (Boggs) Flanigan in Cumberland, MD. His death prematurely ends a devoted partnership. Tim is also survived by his sister Sherry (Engle) Blough (Carl) of St. Louis, MO, father-in-law Gary Boggs (Janet, deceased), and brother-in-law, Steven Boggs (Debbie) of Williamsport, MD, along with a niece, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

If desired, donations may be made in Memoriam of Timothy Flanigan to the RGS/AWS Ruffed Grouse American Woodcock Society at www.ruffedgrousesociety.org . Memorial Service date to be announced.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.