Thomas Lynch Obituary
Tom was born Dec. 21, 1993, in Kingston, and was the son of Liz deLeur Lynch, with whom he resided.
A Dallas High School senior, Tom was a member of the Boy Scouts Two Mountain District Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania and earned his Eagle Badge on his birthday last Dec. 21. His Eagle Scout Project was building an information center for the Back Mountain Trail on Harris Hill Road. He also traveled to Philmont, N.M., on a high adventure trip.
Thomas had enlisted in the U.S. Army and was scheduled to report to Fort Benning, Ga., on Aug. 8, with the ambition to be a cavalry scout.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are uncles, Leonard deLeur and Nancy Campbell, Dallas; Willem deLeur, Nicolaas deLeur, his wife, Michele, and Christian deLeur and his wife, Maureen, all of Harveys Lake; Raymond deLeur, Casper, Wyo.; and aunts, Wilhelmina Parsons and her husband, John, and Shirley deLeur, both of Harveys Lake. Additional "special family members" include Gail Anthony, Virginia Mathias and Bill Exarhopoulos, and Boy Scout Troop 281. Also surviving are numerous cousins and numerous relatives in Holland.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Robert G. Wood, pastor of Dallas United Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Friday.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Troop 281 Endowment Fund, c/o Ronald Santora, Scout Master, 25 Parsonage St., Dallas, PA 18612.
Online condolences may be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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Vince
December 3, 2023
Rest in Peace Tom
dylan sutherland
March 11, 2012
R.I.P
Tim Alters Family
February 22, 2012
There is no greater loss than that of a child. No words can express our sorrow. May God be with you and guide you through this most trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 19, 2012
Dear Liz, I am so sorry to hear of your son Tommy. I am sorry I never got to meet your son I know he had to be a beautiful person. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I am so sorry and nothing you can say really helps your pain. I would love to talk to you some time and let you tell me about your son and incredible person you reaised. Reading all the posts I can tell he made his mark and a difference in the lives of others while he was with us. I will be lifting you up in my prayers each day so you can get through this. It is so hard to understand why. My heart breaks for you. Nancy Piatt class of 1973
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February 17, 2012
Dear Mrs. Lynch,
No words can express how truly sorry I am for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
The O'Brien Family
Bonnie
February 17, 2012
Even though we have never met, we share losing a child. My 19 yr old daugher went home to be with the Lord as a result of an auto accident on her way to college. Please allow God to give you the strength to walk thru the days ahead. God loves us with an everlasting love and he will never waste the hurt we feel. We will never know why, but we know we will see them again someday. Also, the memories we have cannot be taken away from us. I will continue to pray for you.
February 17, 2012
Dear Liz,
I am so very sorry for your loss! I can't even imagine how you fell right now. I know Tom was your life. My prayers are with you at this time. love always and God bless you and your family. love, Janet Cerulli-Rinehart
Zach Rossetti
February 17, 2012
RIP Tom, you were a great comedian at any scouting function.
Cheryl Link
February 16, 2012
Liz, God gave Thomas to you in a special way and now God has taken him in a special way. Keep the faith, Thomas is in peace now. God Bless You and we love you. Cheryl, Lynsey, Elizabeth and Katie
Haines
February 16, 2012
Mrs Lynch,
I did not know you or your son, My heart broke when I heard of the passing of you son. I'm so sorry for your lost. Thomas will always be your angel and watch over you. He will always live on in those that loved him.
Kathy kupstas
February 16, 2012
Tom..you were always a wonderful person, I enjoyed teaching you and working with you for history day. Thanks to you for all the help you provided as I packed up my room and moved to the new high school. I will always remember you and pray for you
Debbie Piper
February 16, 2012
Dear Liz, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and loss you must be going through. I pray that the Lord may give you great peace and comfort during this tragic time. God is the giver of life, and he knows the number of our days even before we are born. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Moskaluk Piper
February 16, 2012
Lizzie and everyone. I am so sorry to here about Tommy. Always thinking about you all!
Irene Magdon
February 16, 2012
I didn't really know Tom but i met him this past weekend at Polar Bear. He was incredibly nice to me and the other members of my crew. On Saturday night he sat down to help us with our failing attempt at building a spaghetti and marshmallow tower. That morning he mad us laugh by telling us to be as loud as his tie dyed pants. He mad us smile a lot this weekend. I can't put in words how sorry I am for your loss. He really did leave a mark on us. The scouting family lost an eagle and we will not forget him.
The Best of Cousins
February 15, 2012
Hugh, Kathryn, Hunter, and James Hughes
February 15, 2012
Dear Liz, This past weekend, Tom shined when he ran the morning and evening formations at Polar Bear. You would had been so very proud of the job he did. May the Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms during this difficult time. He was a fine young man that will be deeply missed by many.
February 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this tragic time. May GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! A Mountain Top Family
McDonald's Staff
February 15, 2012
Mrs. Lynch,
We are so sorry over the tragic loss of your son. No words could ever express the sadness we are feeling and we can't even begin to imagine what you are going through during this time.
Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with. What a mature, responsible, respectful, and hardworking young man.
He will be dearly missed by his McDonald's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 15, 2012
Dear Liz and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. While I can't even begin to imagine the pain you are going through right now try to concentrate on the happy times, and how proud Tom was to obtain Eagle. While no longer with us physically he will always remain your heart, and in the heart of everyone he has touched. Take comfort knowing he is with God as He must have special plans for Tom to have taken him so young.
From fellow members of the Troop 281 family.
The Blom Family
February 15, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Debbie Beynon
February 15, 2012
What an outstanding exceptional young man. i had the honor of watching him grow up.
Liz, i know that you are so proud to have raised such a wonderful young man. my thoughts and prayers go out to your family Thomas. May you rest in peace and shine down on all of us especially your mom who adored you.
dallas parent
February 15, 2012
God bless the Lynch family. My daughter knew Tom and said he was a real nice guy. We had a family member loose his life tragically back in the 80s and time will heal but he will always be in your thoughts.
The Weaver's
February 15, 2012
Liz: Our hearts break for you and we're so very sorry... You raised a wonderful young man who was taken way to soon....We hope you can find comfort in knowing that he is with Oma, Opa and Blackie and that they and God felt that they needed him for something very great! You may never know what that is and maybe someday it will be clear. He is in a very safe place watching over you........ You are in our thoughts and prayers and we're here if you need us!
Nancy Degnen
February 15, 2012
Dear Liz, There are no words that can describe how we both feel with your loss of Tommy. We know he was always your light, your imspiration, your love. He will always be in your heart. We are with you in thought and prayers. We love you, Nancy and Tom
Maureen Oremus
February 15, 2012
Mrs. Lynch & deLeur Family, My heart goes out to you over the tragic loss of your son and nephew. I know Tom from working in the High School, and he was always funny, kind and a talker. He made you proud. Maureen Oremus
The West's
February 15, 2012
Dear Liz,
I am so very sorry for you loss. I couldn't begin to find any words which would comfort you at this time. Take comfort knowing that he is with Our Lord and your parents. He will always watch over you . You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so so Sorry Liz. Billy X you are also in our thoughts and prayers we know how much you loved Tom. You always spoke so fondly of him love you Bill and Liz.
Larry and Betty West
February 15, 2012
May God bless you and your family at this most difficult time. Gather strength and feel the prayers from those around you. Tom's death and your loss is a deep sadness for so many, including those who did not know Tom. Rest easy and be proud of the love and goodness he brought out in his community.
The Perschaus
February 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Sue deLeur
February 15, 2012
Aunt Liz...
Thomas was the light of your life and we are all so very heart-broken for you. please know that you are loved beyond measur, and we are always all here for you. please lean on us during this tragic time. he was so special, i can't even put into mere words what a awesome person he was. my Logan really looked up to Thomas. too awful his life and accomplishments were cut short. lizzie we love you so....hold on tight to your family and we'll get you thru the dark days ahead...
Ann Marie Swetts
February 15, 2012
Dear Liz and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I believe you and I went to HS together.
I know death cuts deep into our hearts, and God is there to Love, Comfort, Carry, and Strengthen you during this MOST difficult time, which I am praying for you.
May God Bless and be with you.
Nicky& Shannon deLeur
February 15, 2012
Aunt Liz, Tommy is with Oma and Opa watching over you. May he rest there, you will see them again. I hope you find some strength that he is at peace.
We love you so much, Colaas and Shannon
Jo-Anna Marsicano
February 15, 2012
Joseph and I are so very, very sorry, Liz. I can't imagine your pain. Know that you will see him again some day and hold him in your arms. Right now, God is holding him for you. He's waiting for you, Liz, and watching over you every day. My prayers are with you.
Rosemary Surplus
February 15, 2012
Liz, There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
February 15, 2012
So sorry for your loss..
February 15, 2012
Liz, our hearts break with you. Tom was a mentor to our boys, and it was our greatest joy to have him in our lives. Words can not express the sorrow we feel. You are in our prayers, and I pray God wraps his loving arms around you to comfort you in this greatest time of loss.
Paul, Brenda, Paul and Michael Smith
February 15, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss, he was a good young man. He was a senior at Dallas with my Granddaughter Samantha Davis so please accept our condolences at this very sorrowful time. Jim and Maggie Davis, Dallas
February 15, 2012
Tommy was my classroom high school helper. He worked with the children and they really enjoyed him. We held a community meeting where the children shared their memories and feelings of how much they liked Tommy. We will miss him very much. My fondest memory is that he was so excited about his weekend at camp...I find comfort in knowing how happy he was during his last days on earth.. May he enjoy his rewards in paradise this day!
Mrs. McGrady
first grade teacher at DES
The Adams'
February 15, 2012
Liz, Words can not begin to express the shock and sadness that we are all feeling, WE ARE SO SORRY......
Philip G Pizano
February 15, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy to All.
February 15, 2012
Dear Liz and deLeur Family,
We did not know Tom but our son is also an Eagle Scout from Troop 281 making us part of that "special family", which they truly are. You can be so proud of his accomplishments. We can't even imagine what you are feeling right now. I'm sure it's hard to understand why he has been taken at such a young age but I'm sure God has a special plan for him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom truly is soaring with the eagles.
Sincerely, The Goeringer Family
Bruce, Jan, Eric, Brian, & Adam
A Back Mountain family
February 15, 2012
Our condolences to the Lynch family on this tragic loss. With love and prayers.
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