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Karin Thomas Obituary
MOUNTAIN TOP — Karin E. Thomas, 72, of Mountain Top, entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, in the Smith Health Care Ltd., Mountain Top. Her husband of 51 years is John P. Thomas.
Karin was born July 18, 1943, in Dinkelsbuhl, Bavaria. She was a daughter of the late John and Maria Carolina Fischer Roskoski. Karin was a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and the Wilkes-Barre Business College. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Mountain Top.
Karin was a soprano singer, being involved with the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society; St. Jude choir for 40 years, and was a cantor for St. Jude Church. Karin was an avid reader as well as a cyclist. She was a gourmet cook and excellent baker, known for her apple pie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Roskoski.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her children: John and Kelly Thomas, Mountain Top, David Thomas, Wilkes-Barre, Dian Thomas and Stephen Booth, Drums, Paul and Missy Thomas, Mountain Top; her grandchildren: Josie Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Emily Thomas, Christina Thomas and Paul Thomas Jr.; her sisters: Shirley Gingo, Dallas, and Erica Keiper, Nanticoke; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 9:15 a.m. Thursday from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude Catholic Church, Mountain Top, with the Rev. Joseph Evanko as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund, 420 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA. 18707.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karin Thomas
Judy Stewart
November 21, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May God bless all of the Thomas family during this difficult time.
Renee Shypulefski
November 19, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless your family at this difficult time.
Gloria Rawls
November 18, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. Karen was a beautiful person with a lovely voice. I often think of the fun Choir parties she had at her house. God bless you.
November 16, 2015
To The Family of Karin Thomas, We send our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one, May God hold you all in his care during this tough time.
Frank and Essie Harrison.
November 16, 2015
R.I.P. Karin!
Bob D.
November 16, 2015
Very sorry to see the loss of your Mom. RIP
November 16, 2015
GOD BLESS AUNT KARIN, JOSEPH
darlene morris
November 16, 2015
Iam so sorry for your loss.
Gail Zinn Prutzman
November 16, 2015
I am so so sorry for your loss! I am praying for your entire family, as you go through this time of sadness. With sympathy, Gail Zinn Prutzman
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