Thomas Paul Ellis, 73, of Baden, passed away on August 8th, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born on April 5th, 1952, the youngest son of the late John and Ann Ellis of New Brighton. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane, his children, Ashley (Dustin) Spencer and Thomas (Wessam) Ellis, his grandchildren, Aiden, Eli, Lily and Scarlet, his brother, John (Kris) Ellis, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews and his Aunt Goldie.

Thomas worked for J & L Steel until lay-offs caused him to search for a new career. He got his foot in the door as a mail carrier for the post office and soon became a front desk clerk. He worked for the postal service for 35 years. He was a people person who enjoyed his job and the connections he made within the community. When he was not working or playing music, he could be found on the golf course. He loved all music, but tambura music most of all. It is hard to say what he enjoyed more, playing or teaching tambura. He taught tambura to anyone he had the opportunity to teach (his count had to be in the hundreds) and had “the patience of a saint.” Even up to the day before his passing, Thomas talked about songs and arrangements he thought would be a good fit to play. He traveled the country and Eastern Europe and meant so much to many people. Now he is on to his next grand adventure. “I put up a good fight, and I love everybody. Dovidjenja.”

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 from 2-4 P.M. and 5 P.M. until the time of a blessing service at 7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. Burial will be private.