Thomas D. Bair

Thomas D. Bair, 82 of Pottsville died peacefully Christmas Eve at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and son-in-law.

He was born January 25, 1941 in Pottsville a son of the late Albert L. and Helena I. Papasodero Bair.

He attended Pottsville School's.

Tom proudly served his country in the Army, 82nd Airborne Division attaining the rank of SP4. He was stationed in Fort Dix, NJ., Fort Bragg, NC and Pirmasens, Germany during the Vietnam War.

He worked 60 years for various trucking companies as a well as Miller Brothers Construction prior to retiring.

Tom was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, Robert E. Baker American Legion Post # 38, Schuylkill Haven, and was a life member of American Hose Company, Pottsville.

Throughout his life Tom enjoyed motorcycle riding for charities, his corvette and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Bair; a nephew, Raymond Yocum.

Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Martha "Micki" McShaw Bair; a daughter, Laci Wyda and her husband Michael J., St. Clair; a sister, Tina Keip and her husband David, Tamaqua. nieces, nephews, cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11AM from the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services. Interment with military honors will follow at Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Tom be made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Please share your memories and condolences with Tom's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com