Thomas E. Lingelbach

1959 - 2026

Thomas E. Lingelbach passed away peacefully in California on Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Born Sept. 28, 1959, in New Kensington to Joan and the late Walter Lingelbach, Tom lived a life defined by curiosity, intelligence, humor, and lasting connection to family and friends. A 1981 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Tom built his professional career as a software controls engineer, consulting on complex public and private utility and manufacturing projects with companies including Babcock & Wilcox, Baxter, Duke Energy, and Emerson. Outside of work, Tom created lasting memories with family and friends at destinations including Mentor on the Lake, Lake Norman, Dillon, Ocean Isle Beach, San Diego, and most recently Oahu—each gathering marked by laughter, conversation, and stories that will be told for years. Tom also shared his love for science and technology, along with hands-on adventures involving wine, cider, bots, beach gear, and gardening/hydroponics, pursuits that perfectly reflected his inventive spirit and sense of fun. Tom is survived by his mother, Joan; his sisters, Judy (Bill) Paulsworth, Amy (Mark) Magee, and Debbie (Scott Wilshire) Lingelbach; his brother, David (Johna) Lingelbach; nieces, Ashley Paulsworth and Miranda (Steve) Sawa; nephews, Chris Paulsworth, Kyle Paulsworth, DJ (Rachel) Lingelbach, Jake Brown, and Will Brown; and grandnieces, Charlotte and Lucy. Memorial donations may be made to one's charity of choice. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.