OBIT: Robert Martin THOMAS, 2005, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  Thomas, Robert Martin  09/17/05  Daily American
  
  Robert Martin Thomas, 65, Boswell died Sept. 16, 2005 in Somerset Hospital.
  Born May 12, 1940 in Detroit, MI, Son of Espy G. and A. Louise (Horner) Thomas.
  Preceded in death by parents and nephew Wayne Espy Thomas. Survived by wife,
  former Linda Piper; sons Robert K. Thomas Sr. married to the former Tina
  Mitchell, Boswell; Christopher P. married to the former Stacey Rozsa, Southgate
  MI; daughter Kristine Thomas, Boswell; grandchildren Corianne Buffy, Robert Karl
  Thomas Jr., Jenna and Alyssa Thomas; brother William G. married to the former
  Sue Zimmerman, Jennerstown; beloved aunt Lucille Kalminar, Boswell; nephew
  William Espy Thomas married to the former Michelle Quinn Westland, MI and niece
  Jennie R. married to Steve Jamieson, Jennerstown.
  
  1958 graduate of the former J.B.J. Joint High school, Boswell where he excelled
  in vocal and instrumental music. A 1960 graduate of Paul Smith's College, Paul
  Smith, N.Y. A U.S Navy Veteran, past employee of M.F. Fetterolf Coal Company
  and Moran Trucking. Former Assistant Superintendent of Mails in Detroit,
  Michigan. Owned and operated former Boswell News and Hometown Market. A member
  of Thomas Mennonite Church, Thomas Mills, Ducks Unlimited, the NRA, and Jenner
  Rod and Gun Club. 
  A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home &
  Cremation Services, Main Street, Boswell. The Rev. Wayne Lasure officiating. In
  lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thomas Mennonite Church 112 Swank
  Road, Hollsopple PA 15935.
  
  According to Bob's wishes, his body will be cremated and ashes spread over the
  old Horner Timber Tract on his beloved Laurel Mountain.