OBIT: D. Carl THOMAS, 2003, native of Hollsopple, Somerset County, PA
  
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  THOMAS
  
  D. Carl Thomas, 84, of Laurel View Village, formerly of Thomas Mills, went
  to be with the Lord July 1, 2003 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville.  Born
  Feb. 1, 1919, in Hollsopple RD 1, Gobblers Hollow, son of David I,. and
  Alice Thomas.  Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Ferne E.
  Thomas, brothers Earl, Grant, and Ray, and sisters, Amelia Blough, Sadie
  Yoder, Mary Jane Lybarger, Stella Mishler, Anna Stahl, Edith Alwine, and
  Ida Cable.  Survived by these children, Jeanne wife of Douglas Cober, and
  Judy, wife of Ronald Swank, both of Thomas Mills, and Dr. Janette
  Thomas-Greenwood, Worchester, Mass.; grandchildren, Tracey, married to Mike
  Seganos, Jill married to Len Dumin, Christine married to Bill Shroyer,
  Michael Swank, married to the former Laura Duncan, Wendy Sue married to Ed
  Elko, Sgt. Bradley Swank married to the former Lavonne Bailey, Elizabeth
  and Susannah Greenwood;, and great-grand-children, Alex and Jordan Shroyer,
  Lauren and Jaynie Seganos, Nikolai, Natalie and Alexandra Dumin, Larissa,
  Emily, David and Mary Jo Swank, and Alexander Elko.  Brother of Hazel Lease,
  and Suie Mishler, all of Hollsopple, Clyde Thomas, Johnstown, and
  brother-in-law William C. Thomas, Kan.  Also survived by many beloved nieces
  and nephews.  He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and loving care
  givers of Laurel View Village.  He was a member of Maple Spring Church of the
  Brethren where he had served as deacon and, trustee and was a member of the
  Truth Seekers Sunday School Class.  He retired from Johnstown Stonycreek
  Railroad as a conductor, and was a train enthusiast. An accident in 1971
  left him a paraplegic for 32 years.  He loved reading his Bible everyday and
  was an avid hunter, reader, woodworker and baseball fan.  Family receiving
  friends from 2 to 9 p.m.. Thursday at the George E. Mason Funeral Home
  Davidsville.  Memorial service, will he held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maple
  Spring Church of the Brethren, Rev. Wes Yoder officiating.  Private
  graveside service.  Donations may be made to Maple Spring Church Elevator
  Fund, 106 Spring Road, Hollsopple, Pa. 15935.
  
  Daily American, July 3, 2003
  
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