Timothy Francis Sethman; 51; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; passed away Sunday; July 28; 2013; at his home; after a joyous day spent boating with family and friends. Born Aug. 15; 1961; in North Charleroi; he was a son of the late Harry C. and Mary Ann Rainey Sethman Jr. After graduating from Belle Vernon High School in 1979; he pursued his life’s passion by developing a rich career in law enforcement. He served 10 years as an officer for North Belle Vernon; South Greensburg and Rostraver Township Police Departments (DARE Program). He continued as a forensic detective for the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office for 17 years; until his death. Mr. Sethman was a highly organized man driven for further education in his field. He held advanced certifications and was recognized as an expert in forensics in fingerprints; footprints; crime scene and photography. In this role; Tim assisted in forensic investigations for local; state and federal agencies. He provided assistance nationally in helping to process backlogged evidence. He was 1 of 785 latent print examiners in the world. Mr. Sethman graduated with honors from California University of Pennsylvania in 2009; earning the Sir Robert Peale Award for highest GPA; but was more proud to graduate together with his youngest son; Michael (both in criminal justice). He served as an adjunct professor in criminal justice at Waynesburg College and was a frequent guest speaker at many post-secondary schools in the area. He was a high-energy individual who enjoyed serving and helping others. He was a member of the International Association of Identification; the Canadian Identification Society; a Fellow of the Fingerprint Society; served as past president of the New Jersey International Association of Identification and past secretary of the Mon Valley FOP. He was a member of the Blythe Lodge 593 Masons. He held advanced certifications in scuba; including Scuba Lifesaving Accident Management. He was a member of the Pricedale Union Church. Popular among young and old alike; Tim was the life of the party. He was always on the go with family and friends fishing; traveling; supporting the Steelers and loved the water. He entertained guests with his myriad of collections; and his quick wit and humor was guaranteed to bring down the house. He was generous with his time; and was first in line to help anyone who needed it. He loved giving and getting presents; especially at Christmas time. He was proud of his family and of his son`s service to the country. His zest for life was contagious. Surviving; in addition to his beloved bride of 34 years; Darla Jean Harrison Sethman; are two sons; 2nd Lt. Timothy C. Sethman and wife; Brigette Hurst; and Michael J. Sethman and fiancee; Sarah Krissinger; of Latrobe; granddaughter; Temperance Sethman; brother and sister-in-law; Richard C. and Holly Sethman; of Scenery Hill; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Donna and Daniel Bennett; of Monessen; and Diana and Richard Burger; of Rostraver Township; and a sister-in-law; Gladys Jolliffe; of Silver Springs; Md. He was preceded in death by a grandson; Triston Taylor Sethman. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME and CREMATIONS; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Relatives and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pricedale Union Church for funeral services with the Rev. James J. Mimidis of Pricedale Union Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.