Thomas R. Titus

Thomas R. Titus, father, pap and brother, 81, of Quakake Road, Weatherly, passed away Thursday in Hazleton at St. Luke’s Pavilion. He is survived by his daughters Denise L. Radinovic and her husband Michael of King George, VA, Judith A. Veglia and her husband Brian of Andreas, Cynthia L. Provizzi, her companion Mike Chippi and his daughter Sarah of Weatherly, and Toni M. Gerhart and her husband Corey of Weatherly; grandchildren Connor and Morgan Veglia, Skyler and Olivia Provizzi, and Mason and Kendall Gerhart; brothers Earl Titus and his wife Rosalie, and William Titus and his wife Barbara, both of Weatherly; many nieces and nephews; and his loved furry grandpets.

Born Monday, July 14, 1941, in Tamaqua, Thomas was the son of the late Albert and Edna (Woodring) Titus. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife Maryan (Fedorick) Titus on February 10, 2017; sisters Thelma Billig and Myrl Dietrich; and brother Albert Titus.

Thomas was a member of St. Matthew’s Union Church of Weatherly. He retired from the Hometown Depot of United Parcel Service after 30 years of driving tractor trailers. He was an amateur CB radio operator and his semi-driver companions knew him by his handle “Brown Jug.” Tom and Mary operated a small business, T&M Sales, from their home for many years. Tom was a talented mechanic and a Ford Mustang enthusiast who enjoyed drag racing. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and would take his children on memorable “day vacations” on the bike.

Thomas adored his family and cherished family gatherings where lifelong happy memories were made. He also loved animals and enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dog Tippy and cat Boots. He had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, with the Rev. Sharon Frye officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, at Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Weatherly and on Wednesday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Internment will be in St. Matthew’s Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in Thomas’s honor can be made to:
American Parkinson Disease Association
16100 Chesterfield Parkway W.
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .