Thomas G. Wickerham  – Donora, formerly of Rostraver Township
Obituaries
August 6, 2020

Thomas G. Wickerham – Donora, formerly of Rostraver Township

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Thomas G. Wickerham, 70, of Donora, formerly of Rostraver Township, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in North Charle- roi on Dec. 16, 1949, a son of the late Donald Roy and the late Ruth Thomas Wickerham. Mr. Wickerham was Presbyterian by faith and retired as a pipe fitter from UA Local No. 354 Plumbers and Pipefitters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine Pager Wickerham, on Feb. 4, 2005. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Davida (James) Perry of Belle Vernon and Alyssa Wickerham of Monessen; three sons, Tom Wickerham, Jason Wickerham and Cody Wickerham, all of Belle Vernon; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Cassandra, Malik, Jocelyn, Kaylee, Zaleigha, Colby and Sophia; and two brothers, Donald Wickerham of Florida and John Wickerham of Monongahela. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. A service will be held in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will take place at Monongahela Cemetery at a later date. In order to be compliant with the new “norm” of Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines, which include masks in the funeral home. Guests may be asked to limit their visitation times so that all visitors will have the opportunity to pay their respects. Thank you. Mr. Wickerham’s family would like to express their understanding for those who are unable to pay their respects due to the pandemic. To share a condolence, please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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