Obituary for Thomas E. Medvide
Thomas E. Medvide, 95, of Indiana, died August 28, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. Born May 27, 1927, in Luciusboro, he was a son of the late Joseph Medvide and Elizabeth (Jones) Medvide. He was married to the late Martha (Vladick) Medvide, who passed away February 14, 2006.
Tom served his country with the U.S. Navy. After his service, he worked as co-owner of Beatty’s Bakery with his wife, Martha. For many years he also worked as a custodian and school bus driver for Indiana School District.
Tom was a big sports fan, he especially enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He also loved to watch old westerns on TV, vegetable gardening, and taking care of his lawn.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana and the Homer City American Legion Post #493.
Tom is survived by his children: Carol DiCarlo of Wheeling, WV; Linda Mannor & her husband Richard, of Flint, MI; and Janet Kovac & her husband Richard, of McIntyre. He will also be missed by his grandchildren: Joseph DiCarlo, Todd Mannor, Brent Mannor (Kim), and Jason Kovac (Michelle); his 6 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: William Medvide, Helen Marie, Catherine Medvide, Dean Hicks, Sis Puschnick, and son-in-law, Joseph DiCarlo.
Friends will be received Saturday, September 10th, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, 965 Philadelphia Street, where his funeral service will immediately follow, with Rev. William Geiger, officiant. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center: 4100 Allequippa Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting: rbfh.net
Tom served his country with the U.S. Navy. After his service, he worked as co-owner of Beatty’s Bakery with his wife, Martha. For many years he also worked as a custodian and school bus driver for Indiana School District.
Tom was a big sports fan, he especially enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He also loved to watch old westerns on TV, vegetable gardening, and taking care of his lawn.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana and the Homer City American Legion Post #493.
Tom is survived by his children: Carol DiCarlo of Wheeling, WV; Linda Mannor & her husband Richard, of Flint, MI; and Janet Kovac & her husband Richard, of McIntyre. He will also be missed by his grandchildren: Joseph DiCarlo, Todd Mannor, Brent Mannor (Kim), and Jason Kovac (Michelle); his 6 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: William Medvide, Helen Marie, Catherine Medvide, Dean Hicks, Sis Puschnick, and son-in-law, Joseph DiCarlo.
Friends will be received Saturday, September 10th, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, 965 Philadelphia Street, where his funeral service will immediately follow, with Rev. William Geiger, officiant. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center: 4100 Allequippa Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting: rbfh.net