Jeanne H. (Tritschler) Thomas, 95, of Patterson Township, passed away on August 21st, 2025 at Cambridge Village of Beaver Falls. She was born on March 2nf, 1930 in College Hill in Beaver Falls, the eldest child of the late Ellen E. (Campbell) and Andrew Hays. She is survived by her sister, Linda H. Niedra and was preceded in death by their brother, Richard Hays. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Robert E. Thomas, Sr. her daughter, Jill A. McDowell and her son-in-law, Robert E. (Ginny) Thomas, Jr. She is survived by their children, Daniel (Agneta) Thomas, Sweden; Michael (Joyce) Thomas, Illinois; Julie (Greg) Klecker, Michigan.She is survived by five of her six biological children: Drs. Joseph P. (Sarah Melissa Witiak) Tritschler II of Virginia, Jeffrey H. (Faith) Tritschler of Beaver, Jamey L. (Stephen) Porto of New Galilee, Jan M. (Sean) Livingston of Patterson Heights and John M. (Kelly) Tritschler of Summerfield, North Carolina. Jeanne worked as an executive secretary at B&W Steel and Duquesne Light Company. She was a member of Pathway Church in Beaver Falls. Jeanne was very passionate about her faith and ministry. She exemplified a true Woman of God in kindness and grace. She and her late husband, Robert, would have bible studies at their house for the students at Geneva College. In her free time, Jeanne found joy in cross-stitching. She was known for her quick wit and being kind to a fault. Jeanne played a wicked game of UNO, showing no mercy on family or friends. She was a caring and beautiful soul. Jeanne is also survived by her puppy dog, Oscar and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, August 25th from 10 A.M. until time of services at 11 A.M. in PATHWAY CHURCH, 239 Braun Road, Beaver Falls. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, 275 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanne’s name can be made to a ministry of choice.