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Thomas Hand Obituary

Thomas F. Hand Thomas F. Hand, 60, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away during the morning hours of Monday November 30, 2020. “Tim” is survived by his loving wife Sharon L. (Lubas) Hand. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Marie G. (Stehling) Hand. In addition to his wife, Tim is survived by his children; Samantha N. Hand and Nicholas J. Hand, of Muhlenberg Twp. and his faithful companion Lexi. Other survivors include a brother; Patrick J. Hand and a sister; Dorothy M. (Hand) wife of John Frie, of St. Clair. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Tim was a parishioner of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church, Reading. He was a 1979 graduate of St. Clair High School and a 1983 graduate of Elizabethtown College. Tim was a basketball referee for many years and coached many of the sports his children played. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Middleport Golf League. He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles, camping and time with his family. He will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and respects to Tim’s family on Friday December 4, 2020 from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. 239 South Ninth Street Reading PA 19602. A Prayer Service will commence at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Assn. Delaware Valley Chapter 399 Market St. #102 Philadelphia PA 19106.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2020.

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Gordon Lambert

June 14, 2021

Pat and D. It’s Gordon Lambert. I can’t find you guys on phone direct.
My number is (571) 926-4696. Call me please

Jackie Hirneisen

December 5, 2020

Sharon, Sam, and Nick, Your family is in our prayers. Jackie and Dean Hirneisen

Cronan Family

December 4, 2020

Sharon, Samantha and NIck,
We are so sorry to hear about Tim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Wanner Family

December 4, 2020

We are so sorry Sharon, Sam, and Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We hope you find comfort knowing he is at peace and not suffering. He is your guardian angel now.
Jim, Marian, Justin, and Matthew Wanner

December 3, 2020

Sharon, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have been such a blessing to Tim. Wishing you peace, Susie Spohn

Art & Caryl Murphy

December 3, 2020

We were very saddened to hear of Tim’s passing and offer his family our sincere condolences. I enjoyed working with him at Exide and admired his easy going demeanor and professionalism towards his co-workers. It has been a couple years since we ran into each other but I’ll remember the good times and wish his family well.
Art & Caryl Murphy

William & Robin Eckert

December 3, 2020

To Sharon and the family are condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. God bless the Eckert family

Vince Kowalewski

December 3, 2020

I used to work with and play ball with Timmy at W R Grace. I would talk to him when he walked his dog around my block. He will be sadly missed. Please RIP.

Cindy (Long) Raney

December 3, 2020

I am greatly saddened by this loss. I always had tremendous respect for Mr. Hand and his impact on the athletic community. He was a good and fair referee, too. I offer my condolences to all of you.

Betsy Woll

December 3, 2020

So sorry to hear of Timmy passing. What great memories I have of growing up with Tim on Franklin street in Saint Clair. They will never be forgotten. What great people the entire Hand family were. Prayers to Dottie and Pat and the rest of his immediate family. RIP Tim! ❤

Jennifer Bova

December 3, 2020

Sharon & family:

May God bless you & your family. Will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. You are a very special person Sharon to have taken care of him the way you did. May he RIP.

Kathlynn Knarr

December 2, 2020

I am so very sorry for your families loss. I will miss seeing him walk Lexi everyday. He was a great man.

My deepest condolences,
Kathlynn Knarr

Debbie Gregitis

December 2, 2020

So very sorry to hear. I went to school with Tim, he was such a sweet guy. My deepest sympathies.

Tom Wythe

December 2, 2020

Soo soo sorry to hear. May the Lord ease your pain. Tim was a very close friend growing up. I miss him dearly!!!

Bernadette Norton

December 2, 2020

Sharon,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this time.

Tony Bruno

December 2, 2020

Sharon, please accept the deepest of sympathies from the Bruno Family, including my Mom, Helen. We are sorry for you and your family’s loss.

Kathleen Holden Kanish and Kathy Kanish Helm

December 2, 2020

Sincere Sympathy on the death of Timmy. He was a very special person. We knew him growing up and he spent many hours here at our home. He was a very special friend to so many people. WE will cherish our special memories.

Nitza Diaz

December 2, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Keeping all of you in prayer.

Nikki Swartz

December 2, 2020

Sharon,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and the kids. All my love to you.

Huber Family

December 2, 2020

Sharon, Sammy, Nick,

It is with shock and sadness that I read about Tim's passing. Please know our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to you. Tim was such a great person and a lot of fun to be around. We have so many great memories of him and the time we shared.

With warmest sincerity,

the Huber family

Tim Ray Sr.

December 1, 2020

So very sorry to hear the bad news. I officiated many basketball games with Tim and he was always a great partner. He was someone that you could always confide in.

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