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Thomas Dudash Obituary
April 24, 2010
Thomas Dudash, 77, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
Born in Saint Clair, Aug. 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Hrezo Dudash.
Tom graduated from Soldiers Memorial High School in Port Carbon in 1950.
He served in the Army as a corporal during the Korean War. He was a radar operator for the Nike Missile in Philadelphia. He earned the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
Tom was a self-employed independent miner for 44 years and also worked for Joe Kuperavage Coal Co., New Philadelphia, as a truck driver for 14 years.
He was a member of the Independent Miners Association in Tremont.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and John Dudash; and a sister, Anna Zember.
Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara A. Ziegler Dudash, Port Carbon; daughters, Carol Shollenberger and her husband, Elmer, Port Carbon, and Karen Dudash, Cressona; a son, Thomas J. Dudash, Port Carbon; five grandchildren, Heather and Thomas Shollenberger and Joshua, Samantha and Travis Dudash; a great-grandson, Evan Boyer; a sister, Mary Matto, Orwigsburg; several nephews and a niece.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Port Carbon, with the Rev. Lorraine Heckman officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington St., Port Carbon, PA 17965, or Hillside SPCA, Hillside Road, Pottsville PA, 17901. Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Myrna Everly
May 6, 2010
Barb and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myrna and Bill Everly
May 5, 2010
Barb and Karen,
So sorry to hear about Tom. You are in our prayers.
Nancy, Jim and Kaitlin McDonald
Luanne & Charlie Mengle
April 30, 2010
Barb, Carol & Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this very sad time. It's been a while since I saw Tom but he always had a kind word and made me laugh at something. Your wonderful memories Of Tom will keep you going through all of this. If there is anything we can do to help we are here.
April 28, 2010
My grandfather will be greatly missed by many. He was well known for his humor and great stories. Everyone knew you could always count on him, whether it was advice, help buying a car, learning to drive that car or if you were in need he'd offer you the shirt off his back. He was lucky to have loved and been loved and would have been the first to tell you just how very fortunate he was. Pop Pop, we love you and miss you lots,
Heather and your great grandson Evan
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April 28, 2010
carol, sorry to hear about your dad,I know your miss him dearly, KAREN RUTECKY...
S. Nabholz
April 28, 2010
Sincere condolences to the family of Thomas Dudash from your friends at the Hillside SPCA.
April 27, 2010
Barb and Family
I was so sorry to hear about Tom. I send you my deepest sympathy. Years really flown by but I can think back 50 + years and remember the love which began has lasted 54 years. You are BLESSED. Tom will be missed by you and your children, grandchildren and greatgrand child but never forgotten.
Sincerely
Dolores Hughes Garland, Texas
Gloria (Neifert) Harper
April 27, 2010
Barb and Family: Tho years have passed, you and Tom are one of the memorable couples in my mind. I am sorry that he is now gone but hope that many years of happy memories will be with you and your family always.
Sincerely, Gloria Joan
carla moser
April 27, 2010
i am sorry for your loss. my heart and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
Bud & Gail Matto
April 27, 2010
I grew up around my uncle as a child. He was always a man of his word and a hard worker. I will always remember him as a teacher. He taught me many lessons in life that I will always use. One of the most valuable was that he taught me to do things the right way the first time instead of doing them twice. My uncle had always the ability to make a small joke or make light of a situation that would keep me laughing. He will be surely missed by all who has known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with my Aunt Barb and my cousins, Carol, Tom and Karen. Uncle Tom, you will forever be in our memories.
Wendi Cartwright
April 27, 2010
Uncle Tom will be missed for sure! He was a strong great man and I will always miss his stories! My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire family!
April 27, 2010
Dad was a great father and a friend to his children, He had always said that his children are his pride. He was also a great husband to our mother. He was always there for you when you needed anything. He will be sadly missed by us all.
From his loving daughter Karen
Patty & Melba Nagle
April 27, 2010
Karen and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 27, 2010
Barbara and family, please accept my condolences on the sudden loss of Tom. Tom & I were classmates and graduated together in 1950. We both attended our 50th class reunion in 2000 and had a chance to reminence a little. He will be remembered as a good friend.
Bob Mohl, Woodbridge, Virginia.
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