Thomas R. Geballa
Thomas R. “Gummy” Geballa, age 78, of 78 State Road, Ashtabula Township, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2002 at his residence. He was born January 18, 1924 in Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa., son of Michael and Victoria (Dublac) Geballa and has resided in Ashtabula since 1950, coming from Uniontown, Pa.
Mr. Geballa was a Veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II.
He was a 23-year employee of Union Carbide Corporation and retired in 1980.
Mr. Geballa was a member of The National Slovak Society, American Legion Dewey Howlett Post No. 103, Life Member of V. F. W. Post 943, and the East Ashtabula Club.
He loved fishing.
Surviving are a sister, Marie Hamascheck of Middle Island, New York; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Michael, John, and Leo Geballa Sr., and sisters, Margaret Goodman and Emma Burke.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the FLEMMING FUNERAL HOME INC., 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio, and will be held at the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2003, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Fr. Stephen R. Bugay, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, Republic, officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa., where Military Rites will be accorded by General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103, Hopwood, Pa.