OBIT: Delmar C. "Dubby" THOMAS, 2006, Davidsville, Somerset County, PA

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THOMAS, Delmar C. (Dubby)

Delmar C. "Dubby" Thomas, 84, Davidsville, went to be with the Lord, July 17, 
2006 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 27, 1922 in Conemaugh Township, son 
of Jacob Earl and Barbara (Yoder) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents; sister, 
Naomi; and brother, Lester Thomas. Survived by wife of 57 years, the former Mary 
Shettler. He was a wonderful husband and father. Also survived by these 
children: Donna, wife of Joseph Beamer, Townsend, Del.; Darlene, wife of Dale 
Miller, Goshen, Ind.; Denise, wife of Robert Anderson, Denver; Debra, wife of 
Julian Chaves, Hollsopple; and Danita, wife of Robert Speigle, Boswell; 10 
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Brother of Twila Hill, Fla., and 
Zona and husband, Glen Berkshire, Va. He was a life member of Kaufman Mennonite 
Church, where he served as Sunday school teacher, council member and trustee. He 
was a Sears serviceman for 38 years. During his retirement, he enjoyed doing 
what he did best, repairing anything and everything for anyone who needed his 
help. He was a volunteer at the World' s Attic, where he also served on the 
board. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 
from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kaufman Mennonite 
Church, 916 Miller Picking Road, the Rev. Keith Yoder officiating. Interment 
Blough Mennonite Cemetery. Those who wish, please make donations to Johnstown 
Christian School or to the Mennonite Central Committee, Akron, Florists, please 
deliver flowers to Kaufman Mennonite Church on Wednesday. Arrangements by George 
E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville.

Daily American, July 18, 2006