Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Thomas John Young, 79, husband of Carla (Welsh) Young, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late James Harper Young and Jean Ruth (Sandrus) Young. After earning his B.A. in philosophy from Harvard University, Tom went on to...
Read MoreMy earlier recollection was incomplete. All in all, I remember those early college teaching days, and Tom´s great intellectual energy and his drive and vitality. His attentiveness to students helping them be reflective. Teaching was his vocation, not just a job. All deep strengths. Yes, remembering and honoring here a well lived life.
JR
June 01, 2025 | Work
Just learned of Tom´s passing. We were colleagues from 1975-80. Then, over those early years, he was teaching full time and finishing his dissertation. Full of intellectual energy. Teaching was a calling for him. I remember Tom as a fearless searcher. A kind of intellectual pilgrim. I also remember him playing softball in a faculty vs. students game. He loved sports.
J. Ryan
May 31, 2025 | Work
I had Dr. Young at Gwynedd-Mercy U. in 1986. He was a great teacher and interesting storyteller. May he Rest in Peace.
James Algeo
April 16, 2025 | School
