Betty J (Diehl) Thomas

Betty J. Thomas 87 of Thomas Farms, Drums, passed away early Friday
morning at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Drums, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Evelyn J.
(Harlacker) Diehl.

Betty was a graduate of Hazleton High School.

On May 30, 1958, she married the love of her life Richard K. Thomas and
shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. They lived on the farm and Betty
was a homemaker to her husband and three children. As the family grew
with grandchildren and great grandchildren their home was the gathering
place for Sunday dinners, birthdays and holidays. She filled their home
with happiness and love.

One of her favorite pass times was watching the home shopping network.
Her family would often tease her that every gift they received was from
QVC.

Betty enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Looking out her window,
overseeing the farm with all the beautiful flowers in bloom always put a
smile on her face. The memory of Betty’s laughter and joy will live in hearts
of many.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
Richard in 2021 and a sister, Alice Merkel.

Betty leaves behind her loving and devoted children, daughter, Diane
Thomas and partner Ken Drum of Drums, and two sons Robert Thomas
and wife Yvonne, Drums and Ronald Thomas and wife Kelly, Drums, and
cherished grandchildren, Christine, Robert, Jr., Briona, Amanda, Kyle and
seven great grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Doris Wang, and Joanne Garinger.

All services will be held privately.

Arrangements under the direction of the Joseph B. Conahan Funeral
Home, Inc.

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