May 20, 2008 2 min read

James R. Tomasek, 71, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008, in his home.

He was born June… James R. Tomasek, 71, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008, in his home.

He was born June 7, 1936, in Menallen Township, son of the late John K. Tomasek, Sr. and Anna E. Blake Tomasek.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Cicci Tomasek and brothers, John K. (Sonny) Tomasek, Jr., Charles G. Tomasek and Harry Tomasek.

Jim was a retired heavy equipment operator for Pontorereo Coal and L.H. Coal Company, a member of F O Eagles 828 and a life member of Hutchinson Sportsman Club. He was an avid gardener and hunter and enjoyed collecting and restoring farm tractors.

He is survived by two sons: Timothy Harford and wife, Deborah of New Salem and James R. Tomasek, Jr. and wife, Kathryn Seifert of Hopwood; one grandson, Timothy Harford, Jr. of New Salem; one brother, William Tomasek of Tower Hill II; an uncle, Harry Blake of Uniontown; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, May 22, 2008, until 11 a.m. the hour of service, with Rev. Roland M. O’Brien officiating.

Interment will follow in Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown.