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Thomas Davis Obituary
Thomas H. Davis, 53, of Schnecksville, formerly of Hershey and Lansdale, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, surrounded by his family in his home. He was the husband of Lorie D. (Dominy) Davis. The couple celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on December 9. Born in Abington on September 2, 1951, he was the son of John H. and Eleanor M. (Morgan) Davis of Quakertown. He was the superintendent of Palmerton Area School District from August 2003 to October 2004 and before that, was assistant superintendent for the district from October 2000 to August 2003. Prior to that, he was the assistant high school principal for Whitehall High School, principal for Hershey Middle School, assistant middle school principal for Strayer Middle School of the Quakertown Area School District and taught science for Central Bucks School District. He was a graduate of the University of Delaware and was close to completing his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Lehigh University. He was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, a former coach in a variety of local sports programs and enjoyed assisting with Boy Scouts Troop 8, Greenawalds. Survivors: Wife; parents; sons, Steven H. Davis of Bethlehem, Michael J. Davis of Reading; stepsons, Christopher M. Kunkle and Ryan G. Kunkle, both at home; sister, Gwendolyn Chandler of Willow Grove. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005, in Union United Church of Christ, 5550 Route 873, Neffs, with Rev. Kris P. Snyder-Samuelson officiating. Family and friends may call 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online Memorial Tributes www.heintzelmanfh.com. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts Troop 8 and/or Union U.C.C. Fund For a New Beginning, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville 18078-0196.
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Ozzie Farber
April 24, 2005
I am saddened to learn that Tom passed away. I worked as a basketball official at Strayer when Tom was the athletic director. He always made "the refs" feel at home. He will be missed in the education community.
Richard Brownell
April 22, 2005
Lorie and family,
Tom was a great personality to work alongside with. He had a great sense of direction and his sense of humor kept everything in proper perspective. I happened to run into Tom just before he got sick. He was sitting with a group of high school students who were donating blood in Palmerton HS. He was out there cheering them on and encouraging others to donate. He happened to sit with me and we had a nice reunion.
Tom will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family.
Richard Brownell
Bernie Kensky
April 18, 2005
I taught under Tom in the 80's at Strayer Middle School. He was a wonderful Administrator and we worked closely in school and sports. You have my deepest sympathy in your loss.
Bernie
George Mehler
April 18, 2005
I had the pleasure of working with Tom, teaching science in Central Bucks. His intelligence and warm spririt will always be an inspiration to those who knew him. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Wayne Grim
April 18, 2005
Lorie and Family,
You have my deepest regret on the passing of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve and Lana Acierno
April 16, 2005
Dear Lorie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He touched many hearts in the Palmerton Area School District and will be missed tremendously by all.
Pete Bugbee
April 15, 2005
Lorie and Family,
You have my deepest regret on the passing of Tom. Tom was an amazing man. He continued to be an inspiration to me long after he left Whitehall. Working with him was a pleasure. I pray for you often.
Joan & Charlie Weber
April 15, 2005
Tom was a man of sincere integrity. He was a devoted educator and a real inspiration to family and friends. We recall his joy and enthusiasm. Tom can be proud of the love he shared with his parents as he honored their 50th wedding anniversary. He will be in our memories for a long time. God bless Tom and his family.
Shawn Zdancewicz
April 15, 2005
Dear Lorie,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David Kenney
April 15, 2005
I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Strayer M.S. also in the 1980s. He had a great way with teachers and students. I always enjoyed talking with him. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Michael Yadush
April 15, 2005
Lorie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers. I cannot describe what Tom Davis meant to me. First of all I probably would not be at Whitehall if Tom was not involved in hiring me back in 1996. As an administrator he impressed me with his patience and caring attitude to ALL students and faculty members. He would sit with me and encourage me to keep striving and never stop trying to improve as a teacher (and he would bug me to get into administration...but im still not sure about that). As a friend we had some of the best times especially playing Friday morning basketball the past 5 years. I loved his free spirit and desire to stay in great shape. When i see myself in the future, I want to live a happy and energetic life like Tom did. He truely was one of the best!!!! I thank God for Tom Davis being part of my life!!!
Holly Sell
April 14, 2005
My heart and prayers go out to the family of Tom Davis. Tom played a large part in hiring me and it was my pleasure to work with him. Palmerton truly misses him. God bless you.
Stacy Young
April 14, 2005
I send my deepest sympathy to the Davis family.
Mr. Davis was the one who helped me through a hard time while I attended Whitehall High School. He helped me put structure into my life when I became pregnant in school. I will forever remember him for that.
I feel your pain of losing a loved one, as my best friend died on Friday. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you go through this difficult time.
Pamela Weldon
April 14, 2005
Tom was an example of a fine human being. He was a great educational leader and a kind and considerate man. He always took time to listen to the comments and concerns of students, parents, staff, and faculty during his time at Palmerton Area School District. Tom will be deeply missed by all. Condolences to the Davis family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charmaine Teschner
April 14, 2005
My thoughts have been with you since the beginning of this sorrow. Tom was a wonderful help to me as a mother of a student when he was principal at Whitehall High and now working with Lorie as her secretary, I've come to know more of the family, how close and loving they are. As time passess you will smile more & more, thinking of your time with him. And you will welcome those smiles. Charmaine
Gail & Rollie Yudt
April 14, 2005
Tom was such a kindhearted and loving man. His big smile, caring and compassionate ways were part of his unique personality and will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy and love to Lorie and the entire family. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant".
Marcel Shortell
April 14, 2005
To a great man, leader, father, who has helped so many, you will be greatly missed by all of us.
RIP Tommy D.
Jenny A. Ramos
April 14, 2005
I send my condolences to the entire Davis family and my greatest sympathy to Mr. Davis's son, Steve.
Karen Streeter
April 14, 2005
I'm so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great man. I worked with him at Strayer Middle School during the 80's. It must be true that only the good die young.
Dolores Fehnel
April 14, 2005
Lorie and Family,
Tom was a great man. He was a part of my hiring at Whitehall. I only worked with him for a short while as his secretary at Whitehall but in that short time he taught me a lot and could always make me feel better when it was a crazy day. He rarely ever lost his patience and when he did it always shocked me. I have a lot of admiration for him. I can not even imagine the loss all of you are feeling. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. This loss will leave a hole in all of your lives but remember all the wonderful times you had with a very special man. He will always be watching over all of you and will be forever in your hearts. God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Brad Landis
April 14, 2005
Rest in peace Tom. Thank you for your leadership at Palmerton and your commitment to education over the years. You will be missed.
My sympathy to the family.
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