Timothy J. Labuda; 43; of Belle Vernon; formerly of Connellsville; died Monday; May 3; 2010; from complications of ALS with his family at his side at Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 10; 1967; in Passaic; N.J.; a son of Bernard J. and Mary Quinn Labuda; who survive and reside in Connellsville. He was a graduate of Connellsville High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania and his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from WVU. He was employed as a specialty counselor at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic; UPMC; until he became disabled. Tim was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church of Belle Vernon. His faith is what kept him positive through his disease and it’s progression. He enjoyed his Hayabusa motorcycle; hunting and playing sports; which included the annual Turkey Bowl in Connellsville. He was a member of Camp Carmichaels; Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association and Magee Women’s Hospital NICU Parents Advisory Council. He also enjoyed coaching his sons’ teams for the Rostraver Midget Football League and the Rostraver Youth Baseball Association until his illness took a toll on him. On Sept. 14; 1996; he married Pamela R. Zemba; who survives. The people that brought him the most joy and pride were his three children; Timothy John II; Natalie Ryan and Nolan Alexander. Deceased is an infant daughter; Nicole Rae. Also surviving are siblings; Susan Notker (Curt); Angela Guth (Rich); Bernard; Kevin; Karen; Katrina; Kim; Sean and Shannon Bernick (Brandon); a grandfather; Alfred Helmick; his in-laws; Sandy and John Zemba; and several aunts; uncles; nieces and nephews. His caregivers that were there for him throughout his illness were Rachel Sisley; Wanda Laatu and Dawn Fitzwater. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.