Official Obituary of
John Thomas
June 28, 1932 ~ December 28, 2017 (age 85) 85 Years Old
John Thomas Obituary
John Thomas, 85, of Canfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 28th, 2017 at Meridian Arms in Youngstown, OH.
John was born on June 28th, 1932 to Herbert and Marie (Pentico) Thomas in Newton, IA. He graduated from Newton High School class of 1950 and earned his bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University in 1955 where he was a lifelong member of the Alumni Association. During college he participated in the R.O.T.C. program. He served in the U.S. army as a 1st Lieutenant from 1955 to 1957. John worked as a quality engineer for Westinghouse until his retirement in 1984.
On September 5th, 1959 he married his wife, Violet Sue Nemeth, at the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Sharon, Pa. John was active in the church and served as an Elder and Clerk of Sessions.
Following his retirement, he worked as a consultant. He was a member of the American Society for Quality Engineers. John and his wife held office in the Shenango Valley Camera Club where they both won awards for their slides. He enjoyed teaching his son David and his friends how to fish. John also liked woodworking, gardening, reading, completing crossword puzzles, and was a Pirates baseball fan. He also like to spend time at his cottage in Cooks Forrest.
John is survived by his loving wife Violet, son, Dr. David (Michele) Thomas of Canfield, OH; brothers, Keith (Janet) Thomas of MN, Larry (Marge) Thomas, Marvin (Arlene) Thomas, Richard Thomas all of IA, also surviving are 2 granddaughters, Hannah and Lauren Thomas.
He was preceded in death by father, Herbert Thomas and mother, Marie Thomas.
Friends may call Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, 12:00 pm at the SHERMAN Funeral Home, Hermitage, PA. Pastor John R. Loch, a family friend will be officiating.
Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Becky's Flower Garden at Buhl Park in Hermitage PA
Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service
John was born on June 28th, 1932 to Herbert and Marie (Pentico) Thomas in Newton, IA. He graduated from Newton High School class of 1950 and earned his bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University in 1955 where he was a lifelong member of the Alumni Association. During college he participated in the R.O.T.C. program. He served in the U.S. army as a 1st Lieutenant from 1955 to 1957. John worked as a quality engineer for Westinghouse until his retirement in 1984.
On September 5th, 1959 he married his wife, Violet Sue Nemeth, at the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Sharon, Pa. John was active in the church and served as an Elder and Clerk of Sessions.
Following his retirement, he worked as a consultant. He was a member of the American Society for Quality Engineers. John and his wife held office in the Shenango Valley Camera Club where they both won awards for their slides. He enjoyed teaching his son David and his friends how to fish. John also liked woodworking, gardening, reading, completing crossword puzzles, and was a Pirates baseball fan. He also like to spend time at his cottage in Cooks Forrest.
John is survived by his loving wife Violet, son, Dr. David (Michele) Thomas of Canfield, OH; brothers, Keith (Janet) Thomas of MN, Larry (Marge) Thomas, Marvin (Arlene) Thomas, Richard Thomas all of IA, also surviving are 2 granddaughters, Hannah and Lauren Thomas.
He was preceded in death by father, Herbert Thomas and mother, Marie Thomas.
Friends may call Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, 12:00 pm at the SHERMAN Funeral Home, Hermitage, PA. Pastor John R. Loch, a family friend will be officiating.
Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Becky's Flower Garden at Buhl Park in Hermitage PA
Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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