Thomas E. Painter

Thomas Edward Painter, 88, of Slippery Rock, passed away at home on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Born December 31, 1935, Tom was the son of Walter and Elmo Louise Hawk Painter.

Tom graduated from Butler High School.  He worked at the Craigsville Pipe Plant, the Ice Plant and spent 30 years at ARMCO before retiring.

On June 5, 1954, Tom Married Victoria Eyth who he celebrated 70 years of marriage with.

Tom loved spending time with his family, whether it was playing cards, games, square dancing or just sitting on the swings talking of old times.  He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball and the Steelers football, which over the years became the family time together.  He had a love for horses and loved watching the grandchildren show.  He had a special soft spot for a Palomino Colt, Cornbreads Legacy.  He was an avid deer hunter with trips to Wyoming and Montana.  He also, went on a wild boar hunt in Texas with his grandchildren, son in law and friends. Tom enjoyed celebrating his 70th wedding anniversary with his lovely wife Vicky joined by family and friends on this special milestone occasion. Tom had belonged to St. Wendelin’s Catholic church and was an active member of St. Anthony’s church in Forestville, where he participated on the Parish Counsel and Men’s Club.  He also served as an Usher.  

Tom is survived by his wife Victoria Painter of Slippery Rock, two children Diane (Earl) Lumley of Petrolia and Karen (James) Dillaman of Slippery Rock and three grand children Amanda (Curtis) Reynolds, Joshua (Jennifer) Dillaman and Jesse James Dillaman all of Slippery Rock.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Elmo Painter.

Family will receive friends at the Jamison McKinley Funeral Home, 117 North Main Street, Harrisville on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Tom’s funeral mass will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 232 Boyers Road, Forestville, PA on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with father Sean Francis officiating.  Interment will follow at the St, Anthony Cemetery in Harrisville. 

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