Richard L. Thomas

Thomas, Richard L., 90, of Tanneryville. Died Dec. 20, 2012, at home. Born May 20, 1922, in Johnstown. Son of the late Blair and Hazel (Adams) Thomas. Also preceded in death by wife, Lois M. (Luther); children; Tommy, Ruth Uncapher, SFC Norma Lockhart; grandsons, Richard E. and Stephen Scott; siblings, Louella Stoner, Cliff, Carl, Glenn and Alan Thomas. Survived by these children; Rhonda (Bob Masotta), FL; Richard (Dorothy Sharp), Johnstown; Jerry (Michelle Urban), Johnstown; Don (Kim Potts), Johnstown; Rita (Glenn Strandquest), Johnstown; Daryl (Chrissy Verrette), FL; and Ira, Johnstown. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Graduate of Greater Johnstown High School. WW II Army Veteran serving in many battles in European and North African campaigns receiving six Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead. Retired machinist from Lower Cambria Dept., Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. with 42 years’ service. Tax Collector for West Taylor Twp. For 24 years. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and golf with his boys. In his younger years, he was a very good baseball player. His favorite retreat was Prince Gallitzin State Park. Friends received 3-8 PM Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM. Sunday at Albright United Methodist Church. Pastor Carol Hickman, Officiating. Private Interment at Benshoff Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. (Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)