Thomas S. Callender

1956 - 2021

Thomas S. Callender, the self-proclaimed "Mr. Nice Guy", 65, of Winfield Township, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice of Concordia, Cabot, following a courageous battle with dementia and cancer. He was taken by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into eternal glory. He was born March 6, 1956, in Harrison Township, to the late James C. and Jeannette (Prignon) Callender. Tom lived the past 35 years in Winfield Township, and worked in research and development for Calgon Carbon Corp., Moon Township, for 35 years, retiring in 2019. He was a lifelong member of Bull Creek Presbyterian Church, West Deer Township, where he met the love of his life, Becky Lincoln. She fell in love with Tom at the age of 12, but it took Tom a few years to jump on board. They were united in marriage June 12, 1976. Tom graduated from Deer Lakes High School, Class of 1974, where he was a track star. He held the record for many years in the 100-yard dash. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and singing in the choir at Bull Creek and Simply 4 Jesus quartet. He especially enjoyed spending time with his friends, family and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Rebecca L. "Becky" (Lincoln) Callender; daughter, Katie S. (Joseph) Perry, of Pittsburgh; daughter-in-law, Selena M. (Vokes) Callender, of Natrona Heights; grandchildren, Marissa, Alison, Abigale, Tommy and Ethan Callender, Chloe and Logan McAnallen; and seven step-grandchildren, Parker, Josh, Ian, Simon, Olivia, Zoe and Madison Perry. Also surviving are his siblings, Gail R. Callender, of Frazer Township, Mark E. (Valerie) Callender, of Palm Harbor, Fla., Marie E. Conley, of Arnold, and Martin P. Callender, of Shaler Township. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas P. Callender, in 2017; brothers, James L., Gary R. and Clifford A. Callender, who passed away May 17, 2021. Tom was very adamant that he wanted to be laid up with his hand extended to greet his mourners, but much to his dismay, he will be laid out beginning from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at DUSTER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, PA 15084, 724-224-1526. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bull Creek Presbyterian Church, West Deer Township, with his Pastor Robert Henry, officiating. Burial will be in Bull Creek Cemetery, West Deer Township. VISIT: dusterfh.com.