1932
Robert
2006
Robert E. Thomas
March 9, 1932 — March 9, 2006
Mr. Robert E. Thomas, age 74, of 118 East Holland Street ,Summit Hill, Pa., died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton, Pa with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Thomas was employed by Tamaqua School District for 27 1/2 years as a teacher. Prior to that he worked for the FBI in Washington, DC.
Born in Summit Hill,
he was the son of the late Albert Thomas and the late Evelyn (McCready) Thomas.
He was a member of the Summit Hill United Methodist Church were he was a member of the church council and the church choir.
He was also a member of the Summit Hill American Legion Post 316 and was Post Commander in 1968. He was a Life member of the PSEA and past president of the Tamaqua Area Education Association. He was a member of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict.
He was a Graduate of Summit Hill High School class of 1950 where he was a state medalist in track.
Graduate of Mulenburg College class of 1961 where he obtained his teaching certificate.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Joan (Neifert) Thomas of Summit Hill
Three Daughters,
Cheryl wife of Peter Hance of Foglesville, PA.
Shelley Thomas of Johnstown, Pa.
Jacqueline wife of Michael Janowiak of Chuluota, Fla.
One Son,
Son-Robert and his Kristi Thomas of Palmerton, Pa.
Two grandsons: Clay Janowiak, Jessie Hance
He was preceded in death by his Brother Albert Thomas and two Sisters Helen Nygren, Miriam Thomas.
Calling Hours: Monday Evening from 7-9 PM and Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM at the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, 101 East White Street, Summit Hill, PA.
Funeral Service: Tuesday at 11 AM from United Methodist Church, Summit Hill with the Rev. Carolyn Segich officiating.
Interment: Grand Army Cemetery Summit Hill with full Military Honors.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions to the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, 101 East White Street, Summmit Hill, PA 18250.
Guest Book may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home Inc., 200 E. Bertsch Str, Lansford, Pa.
Melissa Sommers - Funeral Director
Mr. Thomas was employed by Tamaqua School District for 27 1/2 years as a teacher. Prior to that he worked for the FBI in Washington, DC.
Born in Summit Hill,
he was the son of the late Albert Thomas and the late Evelyn (McCready) Thomas.
He was a member of the Summit Hill United Methodist Church were he was a member of the church council and the church choir.
He was also a member of the Summit Hill American Legion Post 316 and was Post Commander in 1968. He was a Life member of the PSEA and past president of the Tamaqua Area Education Association. He was a member of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict.
He was a Graduate of Summit Hill High School class of 1950 where he was a state medalist in track.
Graduate of Mulenburg College class of 1961 where he obtained his teaching certificate.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Joan (Neifert) Thomas of Summit Hill
Three Daughters,
Cheryl wife of Peter Hance of Foglesville, PA.
Shelley Thomas of Johnstown, Pa.
Jacqueline wife of Michael Janowiak of Chuluota, Fla.
One Son,
Son-Robert and his Kristi Thomas of Palmerton, Pa.
Two grandsons: Clay Janowiak, Jessie Hance
He was preceded in death by his Brother Albert Thomas and two Sisters Helen Nygren, Miriam Thomas.
Calling Hours: Monday Evening from 7-9 PM and Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM at the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, 101 East White Street, Summit Hill, PA.
Funeral Service: Tuesday at 11 AM from United Methodist Church, Summit Hill with the Rev. Carolyn Segich officiating.
Interment: Grand Army Cemetery Summit Hill with full Military Honors.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions to the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, 101 East White Street, Summmit Hill, PA 18250.
Guest Book may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home Inc., 200 E. Bertsch Str, Lansford, Pa.
Melissa Sommers - Funeral Director
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