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Thomas Bash Obituary
LANCASTER: Thomas A Bash, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Monday September 29, 2014 after a long battle with his health.
To family and friends he was known as Tom. Born December 18, 1931, in Lancaster to the late Charles and Anna Bash. Tom was veteran of the Korean War where he served four years in the Navy. Tom was married for 48 years to the late Helen (Spangler) Bash.
Tom is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Michael (Rose) Bash of Frankfort, Jeffery (Robin) Bash of Sugar Grove; daughters, Beverly Raybourne and Barbara Grant of Lancaster; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn (Randy) Scott of Mt. Perry; sister, Rita Coakley of Lancaster; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Two of his closest friends: his dogs, Angel and Bengie.
Tom was retired from RBM/Essex Wire/United Technology where he spent over 50 years in various roles in addition to many part-time jobs through out his career.
Tom was preceded in death by his: wife, parents, brothers: Edward and Herbert Bash; sisters: Catherine Bernadine Farley, Mildred Bash, and twin sister Josephine Barton; son-in-law, Leon Raybourne; and one step granddaughter.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30AM Friday October 3, 2014 at St. Mark Church with Fr. Peter Gideon officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be on Thursday October 2, from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME with a vigil service at 7:30PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Pickering House or the Humane Society. To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net and click obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judy McClelland
October 4, 2014
I was Tom's Guardian on his Honor Flight to Washington, DC. It was my honor to accompany him. I wish I could have known him longer.
Pat Romine Setty
October 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers Mike & Rose Ann.
American Heart Association
October 2, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
October 1, 2014
Dear Carolyn,Randy and Brandi so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad from when he was my forman at Essex.He was a very nice man. Alice Ann and Tom Cleghon Rushville, ohio
Tammy Dupler(Baucher)
October 1, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing Carolyn.Prayers and hugs sent to you. Tammy Dupler(Baucher)
David Foraker
October 1, 2014
Mike, Jeff, Bev, Barb and Carol sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family at this time.
Dave
Kevin and Penny Paige kody Strohm
October 1, 2014
Prayers and thoughts to all the family. We haven't been neighbors too long but know several of you family members and our heart goes out to you all. He is at peace now, no more struggling. Strohm neighbors
October 1, 2014
Rose and Mike, I was sorry to hear of the loss of Mike's father. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Evalyn
Betsy George-Sesslar
October 1, 2014
Mike, Rose and family,
I am sorry Mike to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with all of you.
Susan Bash-Karcher
October 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Uncle Tom met so much to me.
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