David Steven Thomas

David Steven Thomas obituary, Edwardsville, PA

David Steven Thomas

David Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nat-Gawlas-Jordan Funeral Home - East on Feb. 16, 2025.

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David S. Thomas, 58 of Wilkes-Barre passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Wilkes Barre, son of the late John P. and Karin E. Roskoski Thomas. David was a graduate of
Bishop Hoban High School and the University of Scranton. David was employed as a manager at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Wilkes-Barre Township.
David had a beautiful singing voice and sang for many years alongside his mother in the Saint Jude's Parish Choir, Mountain Top, where he was a member.
When David was younger, he used his talents to sing with the group Up with People which allowed him to travel and perform in different regions of the world. While traveling,
David fell in love with Germany where he stayed for a number of years to work for an appliance company named
Miele. While there, David learned to speak German fluently much to the delight of his German born Grandmother
Maria. David had many friends and was known for his witty sense of humor. He was an avid gardener, loved
acquiring antiques and restoring furniture.
David is survived by his siblings, John C. Thomas and his wife Kelly, Mountain Top, Dina M. Thomas,
Sedona, AZ., Paul J. Thomas and his wife, Missy, Clermont, FL; nieces and nephew Josie, Christina, Sarah,
Emily and Paul Jr.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral
Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.
Condolences may be sent by visiting David's obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com
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March 4, 2025

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February 18, 2025

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Rosaria DeAngelo

March 4, 2025

David... I hope you are peace. You will be remembered fondly, my friend.

Maggie Sky

February 21, 2025

I traveled with Dave in Up With People. He always had us laughing, his sense of humor was so great. He was great at all of the things he got involved in, whether it was community service, performing, PR, and everything we got involved in. There are so many of us in cast A that have wonderful memories of Dave.

Veronique Guissard (Belgium)

February 18, 2025

I spent a year with Dave within Cast A 89 of Up With People. He had such a beautiful smile and always ready for a hug. We talked for hours during our bus rides, often exchanging views on the world history, geopolitics or cultures. May he rest in peace!

Jennifer Chavez

February 17, 2025

Dave was one of my best friends when we traveled in Up with People. It may have been just a year, but it was an impactful, life-changing experience. Dave's friendship, humor, and kindness were a treasure to me and many of our fellow castmates. He was the last person I hugged before loading the bus for home on our last day. I'll never forget it.

Nancy Volz

February 17, 2025

If you know you know. May he rest in peace. I´ve loved David since highschool and although years come & go that bond was always there.
I´ll always have your back sweet David.

Nancy Volz

February 17, 2025

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