Obituary of Terry A. Thomas

Terry A. Thomas, age 76 of Mount Pleasant, PA, died Monday (7/27/2020) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Thomas was July 26, 1944 in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late George and Edna Stiltenpole Thomas. He was a graduate of the former Ramsay High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball. Terry proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, part of the Army Airborne, where he received numerous medals and decorations. Terry had been employed for Clausner’s Tire Service in Mount Pleasant and had worked for Volkswagen. He was an avid hunter and a great gardener. Terry received much joy from spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, who loved him so much. He is survived by his loving family: his devoted wife of 52 years, Concetta “Connie” Yancosky Thomas, his beloved children; Jennifer Williamson and Mike, George Thomas, Terri Thomas, Anthony Thomas and Heather and April Braun and Ryan and by his grandchildren; Adam Thomas and Shannon, Breanna Thomas, Grant Braun, Zakory Zipnock, Jasmine Povlik, Lazarus Thomas, and Griffin Williamson. Terry is also survived by his brother, Arlen Thomas and Nancy, his sisters and brothers in law, Karen Thomas, Ann Forsythe, Toni Keuster, and Joseph “Coke” Yancosky and Carol. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Larry Thomas. Private Funeral Services will be held on Friday July 31, 2020 in the funeral home for his immediate family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. The family is grateful for the kindness and care given to Terry by the Excela Health Hospice, especially Dary Ann and Jackie. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to: Westmoreland County Food Bank, 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626 or to the East Huntingdon Township Fire Department, in Memory of Terry Thomas. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com