Allan Anthony Tomich – Rostraver Township

Allan Anthony Tomich, 81, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Born in McKeesport on Dec. 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen Pavlic Tomich. Allan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at California University, California, Pa. He retired from Elizabeth-Forward Middle School, with 43 years of teaching mathematics and algebra. His fondness for his students was always reciprocated to him when he ran across a past student. Countless students would approach him as adults and state how he was their favorite teacher. They would reminisce about his wit, jokes and cartoon drawings to keep their interest. Allan spoke often of the closeness and bond he had with his fellow educators. Allan was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. He was also a member of the Youngwood Sportsman Club, PSEA and The Croatian Fraternal Union. All his life Allan was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was a wonderful woodworker and carpenter. He built his home, made furniture and numerous animal plaques. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Diana Mihalic Tomich; son, Matthew Allan Tomich; sister, Arlene Tomich Schmitt of York, Pa.; nephews, Dr. Douglas (Laura) Schmitt and their family and Patrick Schmitt; brother-in-law, Andrew M. Mihalic; niece, Desiree M. (Todd) Corbett ; as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law; and a great-nephew. Funeral services will be private, with a memorial Mass to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to with the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.