Thomas Watkins

1958 - 2025

Thomas Watkins, 67, of Meadville, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 5, 1958, in Forbes Road, a son of the late Thomas and Eleanor Louise Czerpak Watkins. Tom was an avid Notre Dame fan and tried not to miss a game. He enjoyed craft beer and a good bourbon from time to time, but his family always came first. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Vivian A. Galando Watkins. He is survived by his son, Anthony R. Watkins of Uniontown; his daughter, Vanessa A. Watkins of New Castle; his grandson, whom he adored, Isaac T. Rager; his brother, Mark A. Watkins of Latrobe; Devin Braden and his family, whom he treated and loved like one of his own; his godchild, Michelle Zavatsky of North Huntingdon; his godmother, Elaine Markovich of Latrobe; and his Theta Chi brothers. Relatives and friends of Thomas will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, (724)-837-0020. Prayers of transfer will be said in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree, with Fr. Justin Matro, OSB, celebrating. Interment will follow in Calvary Hill Cemetery, Crabtree. Tom's family has entrusted his care to the PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg. For online condolences/directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.