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Dec 30, 1957 – June 26, 2025
Robert “Bobby” J. Thomas, 67, of Hollidaysburg passed away Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born in Altoona, son of Doris A. (Sauers) and the late Robert Thomas. He married Maria Vercelos in 2013.
Surviving are his wife, of 12 years; two daughters, Michelle Burk and husband, Mike and Lyra Thomas all of Hollidaysburg; a son, Matthew and wife, Christine in SC, and Vincent Thomas of Hollidaysburg; 4 grandchildren: Logan, Tanner, Rylee, and Zeth; and a sister, Margaret Newman, and husband, Steven in FL.
Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Above all, Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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