OBIT: Robert L. THOMAS, 2007, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, PA

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THOMAS, Robert L.

Robert L. Thomas, 70, Soap Hollow, Conemaugh Township, died Nov. 3, 2007, at 
Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 13, 1937, in Conemaugh Township, son of Glen 
E. Sr. and Reita P. (Saylor) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents; and  Father-
in-law, H. Merle "Shorty" Gindlesperger. Survived by his wife of 52 years, the 
former Donna J. Gindlesperger, to whom he was married on Sept. 10, 1955; 
daughters, Michele L., married to Brian Naugle, Davidsville; and Lisa R., 
married to Larry McCracken Jr., Richland; and three beloved grandsons, Robbie 
and Joshua Naugle, and Evan McCracken. Brother of Ruth V., married to Glenn 
Yoder Jr., Davidsville; Glenn E. Jr., married to Reda Blough, Lititz; and Brenda 
Lou, Confluence. Also survived by mother-in-law, Virginia (Blough) 
Gindlesperger, Soap Hollow, and his sisters and brothers by marriage, Dwight 
Gindlesperger, married to Linda Kaufman, Tire Hill; Audrey, married to Carlton 
Yoder, Davidsville; Frank Gindlesperger, married to Louise Evanchock, Lehman 
Acres, Jerome; Darwin Gindlesperger, married to Donna Murphy, Johnstown; and 
Dwynell, married to Allen Boyer, Gilbert Hollow. Bob is also survived by 
numerous other relatives on both sides of his family who will miss him greatly. 
A 1954 graduate of the former Johnstown Mennonite School, Soap Hollow. Began his 
working years as an electrician for Glenn Yoder Sr. and also worked for Acme 
Markets prior to he and Donna founding their own business. He was the current 
owner of Thomas Car Wash Co., beginning first as a car wash owner and later a 
distributor of car wash equipment. Bob loved all that he did, but his passion 
was the sport of hunting. He enjoyed passing his knowledge of the woods on to 
his daughters and grandsons. Those who knew Bob could always rely on one of his 
interesting hunting stories. Past member and treasurer for 12 years of the 
Windber Country Club. Member of the Tire Hill Rod and Gun Club. Viewing from 7 
to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home 
and Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville. Viewing also from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 
Richland. The Rev. Michael Dunlap and the Rev. David Streets, officiating. 
Entombment, Richland Mausoleum. Memorials may be given to the Penn's Woods 
Council, Boy Scouts of America, Endowment Fund, 130 High St., Ebensburg, PA 
15931, or the Johnstown Christian School, Legacy for His Kingdom, Capital 
Building Campaign, 125 Christian School Road, Hollsopple, PA 15935.

Daily American,  November 5, 2007