Diane Elaine Thomas

Diane Elaine Thomas, 70, of Cressona, passed away Sunday, April 19th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on November 1, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Melvin E. & Ellen F. (Helmbold) Drey.

Married 29 years, Diane was the loving wife of Earl W. Thomas.

She was a 1974 graduate of Schulkill Haven High School.

Diane worked as a Production Operator for Omnova for 20 years. Later she was employed by SCI Mahanoy for 15 years as a library assistant. 

Diane was a proud alumni of the Belvederes Drum & Bugle Corps. She was an avid bingo player at Cressona Good Will Hose Company and Shelborne. Diane enjoyed weeks spent at a private summer cottage at St. Lawrence River, New York.

In addition to her husband, Diane is also survived by her brother, James Drey, husband of Susan, Schuykill Haven, and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Wade.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 29th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville at 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Diane's name may be made to ALS Association of Philadelphia, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.

Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, has been entrusted with arrangements.