OBIT: Thomas W. "Papa" BARONNER, 2006, native of Blair County, PA

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THOMAS W. "PAPA" BARONNER 

  Thomas W. "Papa" Baronner, 72, longtime Erie resident, died on 
Saturday morning April 22, 2006 while on vacation with his family in 
Florida.
  He was born in Tyrone, PA on October 22, 1933, a son of the late 
Hubert and Lillian Stoner Baronner. He lived in Erie since he was age 
17.
  "Papa" was a strong man of God who was loved by all. He was a loving 
and devoted husband, father and grandfather. His positive attitude 
towards life was apparent in all he did.
  An avid fisherman, he was a successful engineer and had worked at the 
GE for 40 years retiring in 1991. Papa was a lover of people and would 
help anyone in need.
  He worked as a volunteer for fourteen years at the Wayne Park Baptist 
Church Food Bank helping deliver food.
  Papa loved his church family, was a Deacon at Calvary Christian 
Center, and volunteered in many ministries. For the last seven years, 
as he courageously battled his own cancer, he was actively involved in 
the local Relay for Life. In his own words, he lived a wonderful life 
and "it was fun!" Although he will be dearly missed on earth, we look 
forward to being reunited with him in heaven for all eternity.
  Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia Gray Baronner; three 
daughters: Mary Pat Allen of Erie, Renee Majchrzak and her husband Rev. 
Greg Majchrzak of Erie, and Erin Lewis and her husband Greg of Erie; 
two sons: Thomas P. Baronner and his wife Oliva of San Diego, CA and 
Timothy Baronner and wife Lisa of Erie; two sisters: Betsy Chatfield 
and her husband Glen of Pittsburgh and Sally Miller of Tyrone and 16 
grandchildren: Darren, Lauren, Megan, Danielle, Brett, Greg, Jeremy, 
Nick, Matt, Tyler, Jonah, Josh, Tommy, Cami, Tony and Coriona.
  Friends were received Thursday and Friday at the Russell C. Schmidt & 
Son Funeral Home, 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, corner of East Gore Road 
and Pine Ave.
  Friends will also be received at the Calvary Christian Center, 1061 
Bartlett Road, Harborcreek, today from 10 a.m. until the time of the 
service at 11 a.m., officiated by his son-in-law, Rev. Greg Majchrzak, 
Pastor.
  Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorials may be made 
to the Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Rd., Harborcreek, PA 
16421.  

Tyrone Daily Herald, April 29, 2006