Vale Marie Thomas

Vale Marie Thomas obituary, White Oak, PA

Vale Marie Thomas

Vale Thomas Obituary

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Vale Marie Thomas, age 65, of Port Vue, PA, died on Friday, March 20, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 6, 1960, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Jane McClure Thomas. She was employed by Tortorice Limousine as a secretary, a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, an animal lover, and loved her own pets.

Vale is survived by her siblings, Sandy (Dr. Rahat) Chaudhry of Monroeville, PA; Mark (Susan) Tortorice of Port Vue, PA; Dean (Kathy) Tortorice of Delmont, PA; and Art (Paula) Tortorice of Elizabeth, PA; along with many nieces; nephews; and cousins.

A burial took place at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue, PA, with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Arrangements were cared for by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).

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