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Thomas C. Rowlands, 76 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, May 13, 1949 in Coaldale the son of the late David J., and Sara M. (Faust) Rowlands. Tom was also predeceased by; twin brother, David.
Surviving are; his wife of 39 years, Joanne M. (Pedron) Rowlands; sisters, Suzanne Crewalk wife of John, Megan Lentes wife of Mark, ; very dear caregiver Ally Vega. Nieces and nephews also survive Tom.
A 1967 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. A talented carpenter, Tom worked for Curtis J. Bailey Construction for 42 years.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday July 14, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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