Thomas M. McDunn, Sr., 83, of Warren, PA. died Friday, January 15, 2021, at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, NY.
Born on July 26, 1937 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Michael H. and Cecelia Weimer McDunn. Tom was a longtime Warren area resident and was a graduate of Ebensburg High School in 1956. He was employed with the former Struthers Wells Corporation as a Quality Control Inspector from 1971-1991 and was previously employed at Deluxe Metal. Tom was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. He was an avid Christmas baker, making candy, cookies, rumballs, and his peanut brittle. He enjoyed woodworking and was quite the woodworker. He enjoyed golfing in his younger years and golfed in leagues. He liked fishing, camping at Red Oak Campground, and at Chesapeake Bay.
Tom is survived by his 3 sons – Thomas M. McDunn, Jr. of Warren, PA, Todd M. McDunn and wife, Theresa, of Columbus, OH, and Troy K. McDunn and wife, Caprece, of Warren, PA; 9 grandchildren – Melissa McDunn and fiancé Taylor Christie, Benjamin McDunn and fiancée, Tonya Vroman, Danielle McDunn and fiancé Randy Ruth, Michael McDunn, Connor McDunn and fiancée Rachael Billman, Brady McDunn, Joshua McDunn, Cassandra Gaskill and husband, Stephon, and Lindsay (Joseph) Bevevino; 9 great grandchildren – Madison, Lettie, Harper, Adelynn, Donovan, Ariyah, Benjamin, Graham, and Elliott; 1 brother – James B. McDunn of Warren, PA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Susan K. Hotelling McDunn, whom he married October 12, 1957 in Warren, PA, and who died on November 27, 2012; 2 brothers – Michael P. McDunn, Sr., and Edward J. McDunn; and a sister – Anna Marie McDunn.
A private service will be held by the family. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Those wishing to place a memorial may do so through the Alzheimer’s Association, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA, 16505. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
It is with much regret we learned of Tom’s passing. I worked with Tom at Struthers-Wells for many years. Tom was very good at his job,and always willing to go the extra. No second guess with the jobs he was inspecting,and made sure all bases were covered. Rest in Peace our Struthers Brother. Boomer….
I had the pleasure of Tom’s company in our baking group at FRH. He was our main muscle stir man and he enjoyed calling me the kitchen boss. I will miss you my friend. Rest in paradise, Tom.❤
Lindsay and family:
I’m sending sympathy to you and hoping the good memories sustain you in this sad time. I know you were very close to your grandpa, and that your Mom was a great caregiver to him as well.
Sue Shields
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Tom. He was a great and reliable Democrat who always was willing to sign our petitions for office, Southside Committeeman and Committeewoman and elections positions. We could count on Tom for a nice conversation and update at the same time. We have missed him in our neighborhood but know that he must have enjoyed being with you in recent years.