OBIT: William F. THOMAS, 1948, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM F. THOMAS

Of 412 Spruce avenue, died at his home at 1.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon after 
an illness of six months. He was born near Patton April 4, 1871, the son of 
Martin and Mary (McConesty) Thomas. Surviving are three sons, William of 
Philadelphia, Eugene and James, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Barley of 
Harrisburg; four grand-children, one sister. Mrs. Ellie Biller of Cresson, and 
two brothers, John and Charles of Patton. His wife, Mary Elizabeth (McGuire) 
Thomas, died Oct. 6, 1936. Mr. Thomas was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic 
church, the Holy Name, Altar and Rosary societies. He was a Democratic 
committeeman from the Seventh ward. Mr. Thomas had retired as a Pennsylvania 
railroad machinist April 29, 1938, after 45 years' service. Friends will be 
received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Thursday, August 12, 1948, page 30

FUNERAL NOTICE

THOMAS - The funeral of William F. Thomas of 412 Spruce avenue, will be held 
Saturday morning with requiem high mass at 9 o'clock in St. Theresa Catholic 
church.  Interment in Calvary cemetery.  Friends will be received at the home 
after 7 o'clock this evening

Altoona Mirror, Thursday, August 12, 1948, page 26