Thomas D. Wise's Obituary
Thomas D. Wise of Forward Township, PA born November 11, 1929 to Thomas and Julia (Mitchko) Wise of Clairton PA, and died on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 94. Growing up, Tom graduated from Clairton High School in 1947 where he competed in the Pennsylvania State Championships in the butterfly swimming event. He married Joan Wise (Guiher) of Bethel Park, PA and remained married for 69 years until her passing in October 2023. Tom worked at USS for 44 years and enjoyed tending his garden, coaching his children’s sports, and square dancing with Joan. He was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp.
Tom is survived by his children daughter Jennifer Donaldson of Buena Vista, Beth Blanc (late Kevin) of Bethel Park, and Thomas Wise (Maria) of Chalfont; grandchildren Crystal Donaldson (Martha Slagy), Kelly (Vincent) Krise, Jeffrey (Brandy) Blanc, Amy Blanc, Blake (Ashley) Wise, and Lauren Wise. He also has 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Raymond Wise (Dolly) and sister Evelyn Meirs (Frank Debone). He is predeceased by his sisters Winifred Jenkins (Chuck), and Donna Burda (John).
A memorial service to honor Thomas will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236.
Contributions may be made to the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YRC7/campaign/C-ZD18.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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