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John W. Thomas Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John W. Thomas of Kingston, Pennsylvania, born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 15, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Thomas to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor John's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John W. Thomas and Ruth Gittens Thomas; and his wife Karen Shoemaker Thomas. He is survived by: his sisters, Mary Ruth Lasoski and Louise Ann Tredinnick; his brothers-in-law, Steven Lasoski and Gary Tredinnick; and his pet Zues. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation (436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707). A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation



Fri

July 18

Visitation

10:00 AM

Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation
436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707

Fri

July 18

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation
436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707

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