Marie Tomol's Obituary
Marie (Rubright) Tomol, 88, formerly of Kulpmont, PA and currently of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Menorah Park surrounded by loving family. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Barry, PA to the late Mr. & Mrs. William and Annie (Rickard) Rubright. Marie was raised and educated in Pennsylvania, graduating Valedictorian from Butler High School in 1943. She was married to the late Louis Tomol who preceded her in death on January 11, 2003. Marie was co-owner and operator, along with her husband, of Tomol's Auto Sales in Kulpmont, PA, assisting in the everyday operations until her retirement in 2000 after over 40 years of service. She was a devoted member of Grace United Church, Mount Carmel and was a longtime member of its Dorcas Class. Marie's life was defined by her compassion toward others and the love that she had for family, friends and animals.
Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by her half-brother, Clifford Rubright and half-sister, Ruth Berger. Marie is survived by her two daughters, Kathleen Bigelow and her husband, Bill of Syracuse and Linda Pennisi and her husband, John of Syracuse; five grandchildren, Julie Heck, Rachel Evans, Jill Celata, John Pennisi and Annie Kelly; three great-grandchildren, Teagan Tomol Kelly, Quest Holmes Kelly and Keena Mary Kelly; several nieces and nephews including Hope Boychuck; great-nieces and great-nephews and in-laws, including Helen (Tomol) Moleski.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the Grace United Church of Christ, Third and Market Streets, Mount Carmel, PA with the Rev. Joan Brown officiating. Interment will be held in St. John's Kimmel's Cemetery. The Willard A. Rothermel Funeral Home, Ray W. Rothemel-Director is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to the Ruth Steinhart Memorial SPCA, Airport Road, Minersville, PA 17954.
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