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Thomas Vocke Obituary
Thomas Vocke, 46, passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born on July 14, 1961 in Akron. He graduated from Firestone High School and attended Davis & Elkins College. Thomas also attended the University of Utah where he realized his love of the outdoors and mountain climbing.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father, George H. Vocke and brother, James S. Vocke. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor (Shannon) Vocke; brother, Michael S. Vocke of Geneva, Switzerland; sisters, Ann (Carmen) DiPlacido of Arlington, Va., Barbara Keady-Shannon of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Jane (Michael) Dalton of Dallas, Texas; nieces and nephews, Christy DiPlacido, Christopher (Jennifer) Keady, Kevin (Ayrolyn) Keady, Brigid (Ben) Karson, Michael Dalton, Sean (Nicole) Dalton and Shannon Dalton; and great-nephew and niece, Everett and Ellie Keady.
Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 29, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 476 Mull Ave. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron, on Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 3 to 6 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the James Shannon Vocke `68 Memorial Scholarship Fund, Archbishop Hoban High School, 1 Holy Cross Blvd. Akron, 44306.
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February 22, 2008
I was Tom's roomate for a brief time during our freshman year at Davis and Elkins. I lost touch with Tom after he left but remember him as an honest and true friend. I am sorry for your loss - but happy that he continued his passion for climbing through his life.
Best regards,
Martin Allen
D&E'83
Sylvania, Ohio
Diane Hummel
November 1, 2007
Barbara,
I was very sorry to read about your brother. My sympathy to your Mom and all your family. I have always had admiration for your Mom and the lovely family she raised.
Sister Nancy Hendershot
October 30, 2007
Dear Eleanor,
I was saddened to learn of Thomas' death and will continue to pray for you and all your family.
How many years have passed so quickly! Often you and your children have come to mind - you and Pat Walters entrusted me with your most precious gift, your children and their well-being, when I baby-sat for you. You will always be special to me.
This note is coming from Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals where I am serving as Vice President, Mission for two of our Sisters'hospitals.
God be with you.
Tom Englehart
October 29, 2007
Mrs. Vocke - I am so sorry to hear about Thomas. You are in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself in your sorrow. Please pass on my condolences to the rest of the family.
Tom Englehart
Robert and Margaret Kraus
October 27, 2007
Eleanor, though we have not seen each other for many years, we have not forgotten you. Please accept our sympathy. May your son Tom rest in peace.
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