John A. Thomas, Sr.

John A. Thomas, 72 of Alverton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 29, 2024 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. John was born November 20, 1951 in Mt Pleasant the son of the late George A. and Mary E. Housel Thomas. He was a life member of the Moose Lodge #194, Scottdale, a life member of the American Legion Post #301 Connellsville and VFW 201 Connellsville and a social member of the American legion Post #446, Mt Pleasant. He was a Marine Corps veteran during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his children, John A. Thomas, Jr. and Byron Thomas of Alverton and Ruth E. Kozemchak (Stan) of Bradenville; grandchildren, George A. McCann of Bradenville and Jessica M. Lint of Connellsville; brothers, James, Randy and Ralph Thomas and sisters, Barbara Hice and Brenda Cunningham. In addition to his wife Ruth Kistner Thomas, John was preceded in death by his brothers Ray and Larry Thomas Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 730 W MAIN STREET MT.PLEASANT where services will be held at 10am Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Interment with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #446 will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Please visit John's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director