Trying to fit her into my database.Her husband, John J. Thomas,does anyone know her husband's parents??? thanks John March 27, 2013 Anonymous Associated Press Wed Mar 27, 2013, 04:27 PM EDT HASTINGS - THOMAS - Mary E. "Shirley," 81, Hastings, entered the gates of heaven March 26, 2013. She spent her last precious moments on earth in her home surrounded by her loving husband and family praying, listening to favorite music, singing and reminiscing. Born Oct. 23, 1931, in Hastings, daughter of the late James and Edith (Kline) Cunningham. Also preceded in death by son, Brian Thomas; granddaughter, Katelyn Long; brothers, Russ, Mandy, Paul, Joe, Gerald and Eugene Cunningham; and sisters, Gert Endler and Betty Letizia. Shirley was the loving wife of 60 wonderful years to John J. Thomas, whom she married July 12, 1942. Mother to children, Cheryl (Kurt) Long, Ehrenfeld; Sandy (Joe) Owens, Hastings, Bruce (Vi) Thomas, Tyrone; Lori (Lee) Donoughe, Ebensburg; Lisa (Jim) Lantzy, Sterling, Va.; and Tina (Pat) Maggi, State College. Loving grandmother to Kent, Keith and Korey Long; Lindsey Sowers; Dana Ranck; Scott Owens; Ryan, Christopher and Brett Donoughe; Abby, Katie, Jaimee and Claire Lantzy; and Lauren, Tara, Nicholas and Nathan Maggi; and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister to Grace Schall and Margaret Kopera, Hastings; and Agnes Krill and Rita Cimo, Florida. Aunt "Shirley" to many nieces and nephews. Shirley worked at Barnesboro Five and Dime and Van Heusen Shirt Factory in Barnesboro while she waited for her John to return from Korea. The next years of her life were spent being a patient loving mother of seven children. Shirley had a lifetime of sewing enjoyment, creating wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, Barbie doll clothes, her children's holiday dresses, even her own clothing, tote bags and countless others. She created her own ceramic keepsakes for more than 30 years and attended many craft shows, sharing her treasures with others. Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Hastings Red Hatters, Senior Citizens and "Holy Rollers" bowling league. She enjoyed many moments with her husband, family and friends on the backyard swing.
John J Thomas, son of Alvin Thomas (1897-1980) and Edna Baker (1897-1969) son of Henry Thomas (1867-1937) and Cecelia Hoover (1870-1941) daughter of John Baker (1855-1916) and Catherine Beck (1858-1930) (My dad, Joseph Baker, is the son of Clara Kline and Frank Baker, Edna's brother) > From: johnnyb42@verizon.net > To: PACAMBRI-L@rootsweb.com > Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:20:54 -0400 > Subject: [PACAMBRI] Mary E. Thomas > > Trying to fit her into my database.Her husband, John J. Thomas,does anyone know her husband's parents??? > > thanks John > > > March 27, 2013 > > Anonymous Associated Press Wed Mar 27, 2013, 04:27 PM EDT > > HASTINGS - THOMAS - Mary E. "Shirley," 81, Hastings, entered the gates of heaven March 26, 2013. She spent her last precious moments on earth in her home surrounded by her loving husband and family praying, listening to favorite music, singing and reminiscing. Born Oct. 23, 1931, in Hastings, daughter of the late James and Edith (Kline) Cunningham. Also preceded in death by son, Brian Thomas; granddaughter, Katelyn Long; brothers, Russ, Mandy, Paul, Joe, Gerald and Eugene Cunningham; and sisters, Gert Endler and Betty Letizia. Shirley was the loving wife of 60 wonderful years to John J. Thomas, whom she married July 12, 1942. Mother to children, Cheryl (Kurt) Long, Ehrenfeld; Sandy (Joe) Owens, Hastings, Bruce (Vi) Thomas, Tyrone; Lori (Lee) Donoughe, Ebensburg; Lisa (Jim) Lantzy, Sterling, Va.; and Tina (Pat) Maggi, State College. Loving grandmother to Kent, Keith and Korey Long; Lindsey Sowers; Dana Ranck; Scott Owens; Ryan, Christopher and Brett Donoughe; Abby, Katie, Ja! > imee and Claire Lantzy; and Lauren, Tara, Nicholas and Nathan Maggi; and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister to Grace Schall and Margaret Kopera, Hastings; and Agnes Krill and Rita Cimo, Florida. Aunt "Shirley" to many nieces and nephews. Shirley worked at Barnesboro Five and Dime and Van Heusen Shirt Factory in Barnesboro while she waited for her John to return from Korea. The next years of her life were spent being a patient loving mother of seven children. Shirley had a lifetime of sewing enjoyment, creating wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, Barbie doll clothes, her children's holiday dresses, even her own clothing, tote bags and countless others. She created her own ceramic keepsakes for more than 30 years and attended many craft shows, sharing her treasures with others. Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Hastings Red Hatters, Senior Citizens and "Holy Rollers" bowling league. She enjoyed many moments with her husband, family and f! > riends on the backyard swing. > - - - - - - - - - - > > Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: > http://www.camgenpa.com/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
John, The marriage date has to be off as the bride would be 11 and the groom 10 in 1942. With *60 wonderful years* of marriage, I would guess 1952. I looked at census only, but could not narrow down John J. Thomas. Lisa knew the family. Regards, Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Baker To: john bauman ; Cambria County Mailing List Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] Mary E. Thomas John J Thomas, son of Alvin Thomas (1897-1980) and Edna Baker (1897-1969) son of Henry Thomas (1867-1937) and Cecelia Hoover (1870-1941) daughter of John Baker (1855-1916) and Catherine Beck (1858-1930) (My dad, Joseph Baker, is the son of Clara Kline and Frank Baker, Edna's brother) From: johnnyb42@verizon.net To: PACAMBRI-L@rootsweb.com Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:20:54 -0400 Subject: [PACAMBRI] Mary E. Thomas Trying to fit her into my database.Her husband, John J. Thomas,does anyone know her husband's parents??? thanks John March 27, 2013 Anonymous Associated Press Wed Mar 27, 2013, 04:27 PM EDT HASTINGS - THOMAS - Mary E. "Shirley," 81, Hastings, entered the gates of heaven March 26, 2013. She spent her last precious moments on earth in her home surrounded by her loving husband and family praying, listening to favorite music, singing and reminiscing. Born Oct. 23, 1931, in Hastings, daughter of the late James and Edith (Kline) Cunningham. Also preceded in death by son, Brian Thomas; granddaughter, Katelyn Long; brothers, Russ, Mandy, Paul, Joe, Gerald and Eugene Cunningham; and sisters, Gert Endler and Betty Letizia. Shirley was the loving wife of 60 wonderful years to John J. Thomas, whom she married July 12, 1942. Mother to children, Cheryl (Kurt) Long, Ehrenfeld; Sandy (Joe) Owens, Hastings, Bruce (Vi) Thomas, Tyrone; Lori (Lee) Donoughe, Ebensburg; Lisa (Jim) Lantzy, Sterling, Va.; and Tina (Pat) Maggi, State College. Loving grandmother to Kent, Keith and Korey Long; Lindsey Sowers; Dana Ranck; Scott Owens; Ryan, Christopher and Brett Donoughe; Abby, Katie, Jaimee and Claire Lantzy; and Lauren, Tara, Nicholas and Nathan Maggi; and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister to Grace Schall and Margaret Kopera, Hastings; and Agnes Krill and Rita Cimo, Florida. Aunt "Shirley" to many nieces and nephews. Shirley worked at Barnesboro Five and Dime and Van Heusen Shirt Factory in Barnesboro while she waited for her John to return from Korea. The next years of her life were spent being a patient loving mother of seven children. Shirley had a lifetime of sewing enjoyment, creating wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, Barbie doll clothes, her children's holiday dresses, even her own clothing, tote bags and countless others. She created her own ceramic keepsakes for more than 30 years and attended many craft shows, sharing her treasures with others. Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Hastings Red Hatters, Senior Citizens and "Holy Rollers" bowling league. She enjoyed many moments with her husband, family and friends on the backyard swing. - - - - - - - - - -