Thomas F. Rial

Thomas F. Rial, 85, of Red Lion, PA, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 at his home. He was born December 8, 1939, in Dallastown, PA, to the late Harry S. and Mary E. (Hamberger) Rial.

Tom was the beloved husband of the late Jill Dee Rial, with whom he shared many years until her passing in 1993.

He worked as a mechanic at Glen-Gery Brick for 43 years, where his skill and dedication were well known. Outside of work, Tom was an avid hunter who loved spending time in the mountains. He enjoyed collecting clocks and had a lifelong passion for working with his hands. He built his own home as well as one for his parents, and spent countless hours fixing cars and crafting projects. Tom often joked that he was a "jack of all trades, but a master of none."

Tom is survived by his son, Russell T. Rial; daughters Brenda Allen and her husband Daniel, Barbara L. Laroa and her husband Paul, and Deborah Kerstetter; his sister, Mary Rial; and his brother, Michael Rial. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

In addition to his wife and parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, James Rial.

A service to honor Tom will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc.104 W. Main Street in Dallastown. A viewing will begin at 1:00 P.M. until the start of the service. Interment will follow at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to the American Heart Association or to Hospice and Community Care.