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Lincoln Brooks
June 25, 2025
Miss you everyday buddy
Sue
June 23, 2025
As we're coming up on 9 years, a lot of us are still in disbelief. You are talked about often, along with the humor that is missed, i still tell your joke about the gift you bought jackie for christmas.... your grandchildren are adorable. And Jackie is doing okay, but not without seeing in her eyes that you are greatly missed. Until we see each other again, we were all still drinking those vodkas and teas. Hopefully, you already know all of this, because you're watching us. Lol
Jacqueline Bonser
June 22, 2025
Wow 9 long years. We are missing you every day.
Forever in our Hearts
Joe Marino
June 23, 2024
Bonz
your legend at Banko still exists to this day .we talk about you often and we miss you
Jacqueline Bonser
June 22, 2024
Wow another year another grandchild. We miss you so much. Talk about you often to the grandkids.
Forever in my heart
Jackie
Linc
June 22, 2024
Miss you Bonz
Austin Godshall
June 22, 2024
WOW, Another year making it 8 yrs. Your greatly missed by all. I still reminence with others about our good times. Love you Tom..... Love you Jackie. God bless.
Zoe Chrenowski
June 22, 2024
You are still so missed. you are carried in the hearts of all your friends and family.
Jackie Bonser
June 22, 2023
Another year, you are so missed. Your 4 grandchildren would love you. Missing you every day.... Forever in my heart
John Stevens, D.O.
June 22, 2023
Hard to believe seven years have passed. To Jackie, Amanda, and family. I recall a smiling, happy, kind person who loved his family. Hope he is resting peacefully and catching some big fish in heaven.
Austin G.
June 22, 2023
I cant believe 7 years has gone by. God, do I ever miss him. Hello Jackie, Hope all is well with you. Miss seeing your face, sure has been awhile. Call me sometime. Number still the same. Austin Godshall
Sue Hirst
June 27, 2022
Miss ya yesterday but that's nothing new, we miss you everyday. Out of Sight but Never Out of Our Hearts or Memories. Yes we still talk and joke about you my friend.
Joe Marino
June 26, 2022
always in our hearts. a true legend
Jackie
June 26, 2022
Another long year has gone by. Will the hurt never end.
Dominic Romano
June 22, 2022
Still miss "The Bonz" ! Till we meet again!
John Stevens
June 22, 2022
Good memories of Tom; a man who loved his job, wife, children, and life! He could make everyone´s happy just with his smile and good humor.
Linc
June 25, 2021
Tomorrow marks the 5th year anniversary of the saddest day of my life.I think about him all the time .I miss you bonz .
Joe Marino
June 25, 2021
Hard to imagine 5 years has gone by .the stories we share with the guys still make me laugh
Jackie
June 24, 2021
Doesn’t seem like 5 years, seems like yesterday.
Forever in my heart, I Love You
Susan Hirst
June 26, 2020
I cant believe 4 years have gone by! You are missed each and everyday! You are out of sight but you will never be out of our hearts!
Joe Marino
June 23, 2020
Tom we think of you almost everyday at work .you left us a lasting legacy
Lincoln Brooks
June 22, 2020
I miss you Brother
John Stevens
August 9, 2016
Jackie & Family, just noticed through the Dieruff Alumni newsletter about Tom. Cannot think of another person loved his family as he. What a terrific person. Was proud to know......I apologize for not being aware. You can see him anytime through the eyes of your children. May he rest in peace and catch the big ones in heaven. God Bless
July 11, 2016
Jackie and Family,
We pray that in this difficult time, the love of God shelters you and mends the pain as you move forward. Please accept our deepest sympathies. In this time of grief, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Our hearts are with you.
Linda and Shawn Hein
July 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss....Our prayers are with you, Bob and Sue Neff
Scott Hartman
July 2, 2016
Why does the good people always got to go, I so sorry to hear Tom passed away, my sincere condolences, Scott Hartman, Fearless Fire Company
Ted and Mary Sell
July 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bonser family. I'm a better man for knowing Tommy,he will be missed by us all.
Michael Walters
July 1, 2016
Sincere and respectful condolences to Tom's family; may God bless his soul for eternity. I knew Tommy since I was very young. I know he had a lot of good times with my Dad back in the Banko days. God bless you all.
Richard and Linda Kreitz
July 1, 2016
Deepest Sympathy,
Mike Yaz
July 1, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing, my heartfelt condolences to Jackie, Helen, Amanda, Tommy and the entire Bonser family.
He was a great friend and we had some unbelievable times together! I'll be raising a glass to Bonz when our birthdays come up in August. He will be missed!
June 30, 2016
Entire Bonser family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Char and Phil Allen
Connie Costello
June 30, 2016
Entire Bonser Family,
Some of my fondest memories are of working with Tom at Maryland Fried Chicken (a.k.a The Chicken House). Tom always kept us laughing and happy. I will never forget all the good times we had. My sincere condolences to the entire Bonser Family, and everyone who loved him and will miss him dearly.
Nancy Kinsell
June 30, 2016
Jackie, Amanda, Tommy, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the void in your lives, my love and prayers are with you. Thinking of you.
Anna Mae Leitgeb
June 30, 2016
What a shock - Tom will be missed every Thursday nite by both of us - our prayers go out to you Jackie and your family - Love Tommy and Anna Mae Leitgeb
Dave Yob
June 30, 2016
To the Bonser:
My condolences to you on Tom's passing. We played softball against each other years ago in Bethlehem, Tom for The Beef House and myself for Harka's. We had many competitive games vs. each other. Good times that I will never forget. Again my condolences.
Dave Yob (Yobber)
Pam & Walt Clements
June 29, 2016
Jackie, I am so very sorry for the pain you and your family are going through. Tommy was a great person and he will be missed so very much. Please if I can do anything at all please let me know. God Bless and be with you and your family.
Love Pam & Walt
Rickie Pongracz
June 29, 2016
My condolences to the entire Bonser family. I am so sorry for your loss! May Tom rest in peace.
Cindy Young
June 29, 2016
Jackie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I'm at a loss for words. Remember all the great memories you shared. Call if you need anything.
With deepest sympathy
Cindy Young and family
Sandra Grzybowski
June 29, 2016
Blessings to the family and may you find peace from your faith.
Dave & Sandra Grzybowski
(Louis &Evelyn Oravec's niece)
Lori Trone
June 29, 2016
Dear Bonser Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a fun loving person. I was deeply saddened by the news. My heart felt condolences to the entire Bonser family. We were coworkers at Maryland Fried Chicken a long time ago.
School Mascot
Kay Kurtz Vogel '74 - Website Administrator
June 29, 2016
Dear Jackie & Family:
The Louis E. Dieruff High School Alumni Association offers our heartfelt condolences on the sudden passing of your husband. May memories comfort you in your time of sorrow.
We posted an announcement to the Condolences section of our local website to notify your fellow classmates (DHS '75) of his passing.
In sympathy and in friendship.
Dieruff Alumni Association
Executive Committee
www.dieruff-alumni.org
June 29, 2016
What a shock - you will be greatly missed - our prayers go out to Jackie and the family - love Tommy and Anna Mae Leitgeb
Reta Harryn
June 29, 2016
Jackie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 29, 2016
Jackie and family....So sorry for your loss,we send our sincere sympathy.
Helen and Paul Snellen
June 28, 2016
Jackie, Amanda, and Tommy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike, Jane, & Brett Gladfelter
Bunn, NC (formerly of Salisbury Twp, Allentown)
Austin Godshall
June 28, 2016
My most meanfully condolences to Jacky and full family.I am totally devastated.GOD love this man.We did it all. I was best man in he & Jacky's wedding.God bless us all.You'll always be in my prayers.
Stayce Ambrozy
June 28, 2016
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Bonz.
Ed Yaz
Kathy Yaz
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and Family,
We are so Sorry for your Loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joe, Pam, & Joey Remmel
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and family;
I am so sorry for your loss, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
love
Tammy Harris
tammy harris
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and Family;
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Tammy Harris
suzanne van billiard
June 28, 2016
very sad to see, condolences to the family. peace be with you all, old friends jim & sue van billiard.
The Joe's Tavern Family
June 28, 2016
Our condolences to the entire Bonser family and those who knew and worked with Tommy.
Donna LACZO
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and Family,
Our hearts are so heavy with sorrow right now. I do not even know what to say but, that you and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. Dear Tommy rest in peace! Heaven has received another angel.
Hold on to all the wonderful memories you have shared with Tommy. I know every talk I have had with Tommy has been running through my head. God will give you the stregnth to get through this.
Donna and Vic Laczo
Rod and Carol Reiss
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and family,sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Rest in peace Tom.
David & Michele Gates
June 28, 2016
Treasure your fondest memories as a gift that will remain a part of you forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bonser family during this difficult time.
Dominic Romano
June 28, 2016
Dear Bonser family,
I knew Tom from years ago, at Maryland Fried Chicken. He 'Always' made time to chat with me. I just saw him with Lincoln at Home Depot. He will surely be missed. Maybe he's driving his gold Trans-am that he had in 1980? My prayers go out to the family. Rest in peace my friend......
Greg Gigs Geiger Jr.
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and Family,sorry to hear of the passing of Tom,may God bless your family as you grieve and may he rest in peace.
Susan Phillips (Minarik)
June 28, 2016
Dear Helen and family. Sandi let us all know here in Florida and we are all so saddened by the news. God bless you and your family.
Kathie & Joe Rittoper
June 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have fond memories of atom to keep him with us.
Robert McDonough
June 28, 2016
Tommy RIP. my prayers for your family.
Roseann Schaner & Family
June 28, 2016
Dear Bonser Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our love,prayers & thoughts go out to you at this very sad time.
Lisa Eichelberger
June 28, 2016
Dear Jackie and family,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. You have all been on my mind and in my prayers since I heard the news. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Lisa and Craig Eichelberger
Zoe Chrenowski
June 28, 2016
Jackie I am so so sorry for your loss. Bonzer will be so missed I know this has left a hole in my heart cause I loved him dearly. I always felt that you and Bonzer are a part of my family. My heart is so heavy with sorrow for you his mom and his children and all of us who loved him so much.
Kendall Turk
June 28, 2016
Growing up with Amanda since the kindergarten, Tom was always such a kind hearted father and friend! He always treated me as if I was part of the family! When I saw you last July at Amanda's wedding it was like nothing had changed. you embraced me with your happiness and love. You will be forever missed! Love ya!
Jackie, Helen, Amanda, and Tommy I am so sorry for the lose of such a great man! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!
Lincoln Brooks
June 28, 2016
Jackie,Tommy and Amanda I am so sorry I didn't bring Tom home with me.He was not only a best friend but I loved him like a brother I will miss him dearly.I love you guys.
Sue Hirst
June 28, 2016
The Lehigh Valley has lost one of there finest! His love for his Family was unconditional! His friendship was priceless! He was a man of his word and if he said he was going to do something. ...HE DID IT! It was his life to see everyone happy and if he could help he did! Life will never be the same for those of us that new him, we will forever miss his unbelievable wit, charm, giving, caring personality but most of all his friendship... Jackie, Amanda and Tommy along with family members we are praying for you and are so sorry for your loss. Sue Hirst ♡♡♡
Daniel Besz
June 28, 2016
Mr. Bonser was a very generous man and always had time to talk when I would see him at Jellybeans SouthSide Jam back in the day. He will be truly missed.
Jackie Frantz
June 28, 2016
Jackie we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie and Kelly Frantz
Joanie Klucharich
June 28, 2016
Jackie and Family,
Our condolences in the loss of your husband and father. May his memory be eternal.
Joanie and Bill Klucharich
cory leonard
June 28, 2016
To the entire Bonser family I'm so sorry for your loss Tom will be missed he was such a kind person
Joe and Linda Marino
June 28, 2016
Jackie and Family
we are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great Guy who really loved his family. Linda and i extend our deepest sympathy. while we are saddened by his passing i have so many fun memories with the Bonz lots of laughs along the way Rest in Peace Bonz
Marge Roncolato
June 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss. All your family are in our prayers.
Kevin & Carol Kress & Children
June 28, 2016
To Jackie, Amanda & Tommy,
We are so saddened at the passing of Tom. He was always a very nice person seeing him all those years with all of us together at St. Paul's.
Our family offers our deepest sympathy to your family and we will keep you in our prayers.
Love and sympathy to all of you.
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