John E. Thomas

John "Jack" Thomas 83, of Prospect Ave., Milton passed away on August 4, 2025 at his home. Born in Pottsville on November 21, 1941 he was the son of the late John W. and Mildred E. (Dando) Thomas. He was married on November 14, 1987 to the late Lois (Olney) Thomas.

Jack graduated from Pottsville High School in 1959, and from West Chester State College with his bachelor's degree in 1963 and his master's degree in 1970. He was very community minded in many ways over the years. During the 1972 Hurricane Agnes flood he volunteered for the Red Cross. For 14 years he was the Judge of Elections in Milton's 3rd Ward. In the creative arts, he was one of four co-founders for Milton's community theater: Milton Area Theater of the Arts, or MATOTA. He was the choir director for the First Presbyterian Church. For 25 years he sang with the Buffalo Valley Singers and became the head of the baritones. During his 35 years as a music teacher in the Milton School District, he restarted the Junior High choral program. He served as Secretary Treasurer for District 8 of PMEA, and was Political Chairman for the Milton Area Education Assoc.

Jack is survived by a son, John R. Thomas and wife, Karen of Paxtang; a daughter, Krista L. Cagg and husband, Steve of Milton; a sister, Doris A. Thomas of Pottsville; and two grandchildren, Aubrie and JT Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a brother, Robert C. Thomas.

Services will be announced later.