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1950
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2013
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Thomas Newell Obituary
He was born in Harveys Lake on March 15, 1950, and was the son of the late Hiram and Alice Kraft Newell.
Thomas graduated in 1968 from Lake-Lehman High School and was a member of the Greater Pennsylvania Carpenter's Union. He enjoyed going to the casino, hunting, motorcycling, the outdoors, camping, and gardening. He also enjoyed spending time with his three children. Tom "tough guy" loved hanging out with friends and having good times, always making people laugh.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary May and a brother, Ted Newell.
Mr. Newell is survived by daughters: Cloe Newell, and LeAnn Tinna and her husband Brett, both of Tunkhannock; son: Tommy Newell of Tunkhannock; brothers: Ed Newell of Harveys Lake, Dick Newell and his wife Joanne of Vernon, and Jim Newell and his wife Donna of Harveys Lake; sisters: Eleanor Eastwood of Tunkhannock and Joan Ely of Beaumont; and grandchild: Kynzi Newell.
Private funeral services to be held at the convenience of the family from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corners of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.
Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com
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Cindy Foss
February 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss.. Cindy(Martin) Foss and family
Roy and Donna Phillips
January 27, 2013
DEAR NEWELL FAMILY,OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU , TOM WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND WONDERFUL GUY, WE HAD MANY HAPPY MEMORIES FROM OUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS, TOM WAS ALWAY'S LIKE A BIG BROTHER. HE AND MY BROTHER ED WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER,WE WATCHED THEM WRESTLE EVERY MATCH THROUGH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS.HE WILL BE MISSED. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND, AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME!!! DONNA AND ROY PHILLIPS. (the former Donna Higgins)
January 26, 2013
Tom , wow gonna miss you much, we just talked too you a few weeks ago. We love you, love. Always gary& sandy Kocher and daughters
Donna Kelly
January 23, 2013
I will never forget all the great times we shared you always brought a smile to my face. Rip my dear friend. My deepest sympathy to family and friends
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January 22, 2013
Tom,my friend...I will miss your smiles and laughter. You always made me laugh. We sure had some good times.Now you can be at peace.Love and sympathy to your family and friends. Evie
Willie and Jeni Klose
January 22, 2013
Tom was such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vincent Weaver
January 21, 2013
You were a great carpenter and a pleasure to work with, i will miss our conversations, you could always make me laugh no matter how bad my day was. you will be deeply missed by your brothers and sisters in Carpenters Local#2274 God Bless you.
Ginger Howell
January 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dolores C.
January 21, 2013
So very sorry for your loss...... Tom was a good guy with lots of laughs for everyone. Peace to my dear friend.....
Lisa Boice
January 21, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
January 21, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Katy
January 21, 2013
Tom you were a great man it's sad that your are gone. R.i.p love you forever buddy (:
January 21, 2013
vincent Weaver
pat dougherty
January 21, 2013
a good man an a good carpenter an a good man to work with
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