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Teddy E. Mortimer, 74, of Sheffield, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, after an extended illness, surrounded by his family.
Teddy was born on December 7th, 1951, in Kane, PA., to the late George and Ruth Mortimer. After high school, Teddy enlisted in the United States Army, serving over seas during his enlistment. He married Sherral Bailey Mortimer on July 21st, 1973 and they then began their family. Teddy loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, and he was a former member of the Brokenstraw Fish and Game Club. He also loved his animals, namely his dog, Scooch and his cat, Cleo. Along with his love for his family, he was a devout Methodist and was a former Pastor at the Free Methodist Church in Frewsburg.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sherral and their sons, Eric Mortimer of Sheffield and Bradley Mortimer of Clarendon; his grandchildren, Hunter Mortimer, Caitlyn Mortimer, Erin Mortimer, Mariah Mortimer, Kaya Mortimer, and Sarah Mortimer; and his great-grandson, Jackson.
In addition to his parents, Teddy was preceded by his siblings, Lance Mortimer, Ron Mortimer, and Gayle Mortimer.
Family and Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 20th at the Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 314 North Main St., Youngsville, PA 16371, from 10-11am at which time a funeral service will be held there with the Rev. Jeff Canter, pastor of the New Life Church, in Youngsville. The Youngsville American Legion Honor Guard will provide full military honors. A private burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery in Kane.
Memorial donations may be made in Teddy's honor to Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren, PA 16365 or pawsalongtheriverhumanesociety.com
Condolences may be made to the family at nelsonfuneralhome.net.