TIM LANDERS Of Jefferson Hills, PA, born March 5, 1945, passed away quietly at Jefferson Hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2020, after a 3-year fight with cancer. Husband of 30 years to his beloved wife, Diane Beynon Landers; father of Matthew Landers of Jefferson Hills, Jennifer Landers (Neal) Stump of Atlanta, GA and survived by their mother, Marsha Landers; loving grandfather of Zach and Sean Landers and Leighton and Brooke Stump; brother of Gail Landers Cordisco of California and uncle to her children, Larry and Todd Cordisco. Also survived by the Beynon family of Pittsburgh, including cherished nieces and nephews. After graduating from California University in 2 1/2 years at the age of 20, Tim began his professional career teaching History and Civics at Connelley Vocational High School. He was able to establish a wonderful rapport with his students, many of whom were close to his own age. When Connelley closed, Tim was assigned to Peabody High School where he taught Scholars Sociology, International Relations, and Civics. During the tumultuous late 60's after Dr. Martin Luther King's death, when racial tensions were high, Tim was asked by a group of teachers, parents and administrators to take over as Activities Director in hopes that he could create a program to help bring students together. He was able to establish over 50 clubs, bringing together students of all races and creeds. After 12 years as Activities Director, he was asked to take over the CAS (Centers for Advanced Studies) Program for gifted students. During his tenure, CAS grew from 60 to 139 students and received several awards as one of the highest rated academic programs in the state. Tim also coached track and cross country and sponsored an archaeology club. He attributed much of his success in these endeavors to the outstanding Peabody faculty. Tim was an avid outdoorsman who loved fly fishing throughout Pennsylvania and the West, as well as sailing in the Bahamas and Virgin Islands. His love of history and antique collecting enriched the extensive travels he and Diane enjoyed throughout the world. His beautiful soul, love of laughter, and joyful embrace of life will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends. Visitation is private. Burial will be in Jefferson United Methodist Church Episcopal Cemetery, Jefferson Hills. A Celebration of Tim's Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Memorial donations may be made to the Mountain Watershed Association, 1414 Indian Creek Valley Road, Melcroft, PA 15462 in honor of his eternal love for the Laurel Highlands. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb