Thomas L. Sawyer, 64, of Rochester Mills, PA, died on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home.
The son of Howard “Bud” G. and Charlotte L. (Moorehead) Sawyer, he was born on July 17, 1956 in Indiana, PA.
Tom was a graduate of Indiana High School.
He married Lori M. (Leasure) Sawyer on June 20, 1981 and they have shared over thirty-nine years of marriage together.
Tom retired from PennDOT after working twenty-five years.
He was very family oriented. A loving husband, father and grandfather, his life revolved around his family. He especially loved watching his children and grandchildren participating in their sporting events. One of his favorite hobbies was camping.
Tom was a friendly, down to earth and very kindhearted man, who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Lori of Rochester Mills, PA; his four children: Kristin Small and husband, Virgil of Dayton, PA; Katie Bernat and husband, Zach of Hanford, CA; Ryen Sawyer and wife, Lindsey of Rochester Mills, PA and Andrew Sawyer of Rochester Mills, PA; his seven grandchildren: Kenadee; Kaelee and Kieler Elkin; Kollynns Small and Aleyah; Ayden and Conner Bernat; his brother: David Sawyer and wife, Diane of Indiana PA; his sister: Linda Clossin of Indiana, PA; his mother-in-law: Helen (Ryen) Leasure of Rochester Mills, PA; his brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law and his numerous nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Jim Leasure.
Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Due to corona virus guidelines limiting attendance, private visitation will be held for Tom’s immediate family. For those personally invited to attend, masks are required.
Tom’s extended family and friends are invited to a public graveside service to take place at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Rochester Mills, PA. The service will be at a tent setting near the school house. Pastor Chris Enoch will officiate. Following the ceremony, there will be a time of visitation. Kindly observe social distancing and please wear a mask.
In honor of Tom, memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. at P.O. Box 137, Hillsdale, PA 15746 to assist with funeral expenses.
Please visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Tom’s guestbook and share a memory or a condolence message.
