Marlene O. Thomas

Marlene O. Thomas, formerly of Kennett Square Marlene O. Thomas, 78, of Reading, formerly of Kennett Square, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at the Berkshire Center, Reading. She was the wife of H. Edwin Thomas who passed away in 2000, and with whom she shared 19 years of marriage. Her first husband J. Eugene O'Brien passed away in 1978. Born in Brockway, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mildred Ford Ross. She was a library clerk at the Kennett High School, Kennett Square, retiring in 1999. Marlene was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kennett Square and St. Benedict's in Mohnton. She enjoyed reading, dancing, Philadelphia sports teams, going to Stone Harbor and Cape May, N.J., and being with her family and friends. Marlene is survived by one daughter, Erin O'Brien Beaver and her husband Larry of Elverson; five sons, Michael O'Brien of Glen Ridge, N.J., Christopher O'Brien of Philadelphia, Gregory O'Brien and his wife Marchell of Nashville, Tenn., Daniel O'Brien and his wife Joyce of West Grove, and Terrence O'Brien and his wife Cathrine of Cape May, N.J.; one sister, Carolyn Cowan and her husband Henry of DuBois, Pa.; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and four step-children. She was predeceased by one brother, Patrick Ross and two sisters, Shirley Gerg and Beverly Mazzafero. You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6th, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 2020 Chestnut Hill Road, Mohnton. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In memory of Marlene, a contribution may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, (Phone: 610-444-4116)