Thomas E. Thorpe
Smithfield
Thomas E. Thorpe, 81, of Smithfield, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Uniontown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Uniontown August 21, 1945, the son of the late Edna Vansickle.
Thomas attended Albert Gallatin High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a CSSN during the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal.
Thomas worked for 19 years and 9 months at Maple Creek Mine.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Betchy Thorpe; his daughters, Karen Schnattery and Marsha Wolfe; sons, Thomas Thorpe, David “Chris” Thorpe; five grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; brothers, Ronnie Vansickle and David Vansickle.
Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, Wednesday, June 3, from 1 until the hour of service at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with military rights accorded by Masontown VFW #4584 and the American Legion #423.