Thomas F. Weiss, age 82 of Lancaster passed away at home on November 19, 2021 surrounded by family members.
Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Joseph D. and Barbara Roth Weiss.
He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn A. Wade Weiss; his children, Debra A. Fausey (wife of Kevin R.), Tamara W. Engel (wife of Kurt R.), Thomas F. Jr., and Erik J. (husband of A. Susanne); a brother, Joseph D. (husband of Mary Anne), sisters, Barbara “Betty” Bertz (wife of John), and Shirley Tennis (wife of Charlie); 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Tom was the previous owner of Weiss Cleaners and served his customers faithfully for 60 years. He was a communicant of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. He was very active in the community and served as Deputy Sheriff for 20 years, was the treasurer for the Lancaster County Sheriffs Association for 10 years, he was the President of the Strasburg Sportsman’s Club, and was a Hunter Safety Facilitator for 10 years. Tom was also involved with the Lancaster County Sportsmen for Youth for 15 years.
Tom loved spending time with his family at his cabin in Perry County since 1956. He enjoyed the outdoors and all the activities it allowed including hunting which was one of his greatest joys. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and supported Penn State Sports and cheered for the Yankees.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 9:30 am until 10:45 am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 where a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 am. Private Final Commendation for the family will follow the Mass at St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Dr. Lancaster PA 17603. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 141 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA 17602.
Dennis and Anne Quinn
Tammy, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Anne Quinn Family
Paul Meisenbach
Thoughts prayers and sincere condolences to the family during these trying times. We will miss you at the cabin always.
Rosalie Longenecker
Tammy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
DeBord-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
Deb and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Ralph
Erik Weiss
Dad,
Hard to believe you are gone so soon. We are relieved that you are in a better place pain free and walking around. We promised you that we will take great care of mom the way you took care of all of us. You raised us into the person each one of us has become and we hope we all made you proud. Although this last week or so was difficult seeing you not getting around it was my honor to take the best care of you I knew how and to hold your hand as you took your last breath. I will miss are daily phone calls. I will think of all the great memories. Good bye for now you were my best friend until we meet again. Love You, Erik
To My siblings thank you for your love and support to each other. Dad had us all at home like he wished for !!
Nancy Lawrence
Tammy so sorry to about the loss of your dear dad.. my prayers are with you and your family.. God will be with you all..
Lauren Trefethen
Thinking and praying for you Aunt Jackie and the cousins as well!
I will always remember spending time with Uncle Tom at the cleaners down when he was cleaning cloths down stairs. And his sense of humor always made me laugh. RIP Love you Uncle Tom and see you on the other side one day. I have some pretty great men watching over me! 🙂
Jeanie Glick
Tammy,
Our prayers to you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing how much he loved you all and felt so blessed how you all took special care of him. May his memories remain in your hearts and bring you peace.
Love you – Dean, Jeanie and Jamie
Frank Polan
Erik
I was so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. You have my very deepest sympathy
Vicki Sullivan
My sincere condolences to the Weiss family.
Joe & Kris & Tyler Weiss
Aunt Jackie, Debbie, Tommy, Tammy and Erik,
Please accept our condolences for the loss of Uncle Tom. We’re happy that he is no longer in pain. Much love to the entire family.
Toni Bowman
Jackie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
George and Toni (Bastendorf) Bowman
Linda Hessinger
I will miss my friend Tom and all the fun we had getting together for Wednesday night dinners with our friends from old neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie and family.
Chris Hausner
Tammy, I’m so sorry about your dad. I saw him sitting outside only once after running into you at the house in October. He was always so full of life whether on Randy Road, at the cleaners or in the Sheriff’s office. We’ll all miss him!
Kathy and Bud McCarty
Jackie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a good friend and will truly be missed. We will always remember our conversations at the Rec and the meals that we had together. Our prayers are with you and your family..
Kathy and Bud McCarty
Carolyn Brown
Dear Joe and Family:. So very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your brother RIP. Sincerely, Dave & Carolyn (Shoemaker) Brown