John Michael Thomas, 94, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, November 1st, at Seton Manor Inc., Orwigsburg.

John was born in Pottsville  on January 12, 1926, a son of the late Wadia Joseph and Bashara  Thomas.

He was the husband of Helen M. (Yurenko) Thomas.

He was a practicing Catholic  and  served in the military, 10th Mountain Division and served in Italy as an Army Medic. He was also awarded the Bronze Star.

He worked as a carpenter during  his lifetime.

John is  survived by seven children, 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one daughter.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.   Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg, has been entrusted with the arrangements.