Robert 'Bob' Thomas

Robert “Bob” Thomas, 70, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Swoyersville on May 13, 1941, he was a son of the late Reginald and Edith (Wallace) Thomas. He attended Franklin Street Primitive Methodist Church, Plymouth. Prior to retiring in 1999, he was employed by PENDOT as a blaster. Bob collected model ships and enjoyed fishing and spending time at the Mount Zion Fire Department with his son-in-law. He was preceded in death by his wife of 12 years, the former Jo Ann Fernstrom, who passed away August 7, 2003; a daughter Beth Ann (Thomas) Lyle; brothers Wilbert and Warren Thomas; sister Alberta Eustice. Surviving are his daughter, Tammy Vincavage; sons Robert Thomas, Gary Thomas, James Rodda, Christopher Brennan and Shane Brennan; numerous grandchildren; brother James Thomas; sisters Shirley Hanna and Harriet Lewis; mother-in-law Mary Martz; sister-in-law Janet Gilroy; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with the Reverend Craig Mark officiating. Interment will follow in Bloomingdale Cemetery, Ross Township. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.BestLifeTributes.com.