Mount Carmel – Thomas L. McDonald Sr., 71, formerly of Shamokin passed away April 2, 2022 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, 51 E. Railroad St., after a long battle with bladder cancer that was diagnosed in September 2020.

He was born on February 23, 1951 in Danville, the son of late Charles and Violet (Chamberlain) McDonald.

Thomas was a 1968 graduate of Southern Columbia School District. He worked in construction as a carpenter.

Thomas is survived by two daughters, Tanya Paterson and husband, Erik, and Tammy Foulds; a son Tom McDonald and wife, Dorene; fourteen grandchildren, Dustin McDonald, Tyler Petro, Justin Petro, Damian McDonald, Chloe McDonald, Richard Hornberger Jr., Chad Lytle Jr., Kyle Lytle, Seth Lytle, Paul Foulds Jr., Violet Foulds, Tatum Paterson, Joshua Reichenbach Jr., and Tori Minor; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by four brother, John, Robert, William, and James.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Thomas L. McDonald Sr., 71, 51 E. Railroad St., Mt Carmel – Graveside service will be private and held at the convenience of the family in Northumberland Memorial Park. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To send condolences to the family please www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com