Donald W. Thomas

January 29, 1930 - February 17, 2011

Donald W. Thomas,81 of Boyers, Pa., passed away Thursday (2/17/2011) evening at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Butler, Pa., on January 29th, 1930, he was the son of the Late Adlai C. and Gertrude V. Lee Thomas. Donald was married to Mary Ellen Bryan who passed away on May 27th 1998. He was Catholic by faith. He retired from Pullman Standard after 19 years and also was employed at the Office of Personnel Management in Boyers for 6 years. In addition to serving in the Pennsylvania National Guard, he served in the Korean War with The United States Air Force. Donald was a member of The American Legion Post 243 in West Sunbury. He was an avid hunter, loved to garden and spending time with his dog Bell. He is survived by one daughter Jo Ellen Thomas of Boyers. One son Daniel B. Thomas of West Sunbury, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Donald was preceded in death by an infant son. 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Memorial donations may be sent to the Butler Humane Society.