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Joseph Thomas Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Joseph R. Thomas, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away recently.
He was a graduate of Meyers High School, Class of 1997, and an avid sports fan.
Joseph is survived by his mother, Diane Swithers Thomas; brother Bob and his wife, Sue Thomas, of Mountain Top; sisters Lisa and her husband, Tom Reilly, of Wilkes-Barre, Kelley and her husband, Bill Obeid, of Plains Township, and Kate Thomas, of Wilkes-Barre; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Thomas, and grandparents Joe and Ann Swithers and Cliff and Mart Thomas.
Funeral will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.
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May 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May the precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. 1 Thess. 4:14 can bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for the loved ones we have lost in death. May the God of peace be with you and your family. JW
Heather
April 27, 2019
Diane I'm so so so sorry. I wish I knew what to even say. He was my big brother and one of my best friends.I'm so lucky to have met him and your guys He is so missed.
April 27, 2019
Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10
Deb Kennedy-Gavin
April 26, 2019
Diane, please know that I am thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs to you. Reach out to one of us if you can, we all love ya. Deb Kennedy Gavin
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Dan & Bev NAGLE
April 26, 2019
Diane, Our hearts go out to you and your family. In the process of reading your son's obituary, we realized that Bob had passed away. We are heart broken for your losses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless !
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