THOMAS BRUCE JERMAN

JERMAN THOMAS BRUCE
Of Sewickley, passed on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the age of 89. The son of Daniel and Clara Jerman, formerly of New York City, born October 26, 1925, in Sewickley. Tom was a lifelong resident of Sewickley and served his community in many ways. After graduating from Sewickley High School in 1943, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy and served in World War II. He attended Trinity College in Hartford, CT and graduated from Tufts University in Medford, MA with a degree in mechanical engineering. Tom enjoyed a very interesting and exciting career with PPG Industries and traveled the world working within the glass and fiberglass divisions. He continued his engineering career with Henry F. Tichmann, Inc. until his retirement. Over the years, Tom served as a fireman for the Cochran Hose Company, as a director on the Quaker Valley School Board, the Sewickley Library Board, and the Sewickley Water Authority. As an avid golfer, Tom was an active member of the Shannopin Country Club for 52 years. He enjoyed fine woodworking and built beautiful pieces of furniture. He played the trumpet and had a deep love for music and art. In March of 1950, Tom was married to Patricia Ann Molmark. They made their home in Glen Osborne and raised three children, Linda, David and Tad. Tom is survived by his brother, Daniel of Hackettstown, NJ; two sons, David of Indiana, PA and Tad of Hilton Head Island, SC; two grandchildren, Dana of Chicago, IL and Christian of Sedona, AZ; and two dear friends, Anna Belle Few and John Neilson both of Sewickley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat; and his daughter, Linda. The family wishes to extend a special note of thanks to all the nurses, doctors and staff of Masonic Village of Sewickley and Allegheny General Hospital for the wonderful care and guidance he received. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at RD COPELAND LTD. - IRVINE CHAPEL, 702 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA. A Funeral Service will be be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Sewickley Cemetery with full military honors.
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