Thomas R. Gaona, Sr., 87, of Ambridge, passed away on June 26th, 2025, in Providence Health and Rehab Center of Beaver Falls.

He was born in Sewickley on March 8th, 1938, the son of the late Jose and Francis Gaona. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Gaona. He is survived by his three sons, Thomas (Debbie) Gaona Jr., Terry (Brenda) Gaona and Troy (Amy) Gaona, his daughter, Kimberly (Donald) Spencer, five grandchildren: Athena (David) Jasinski, Alicia (Willie) Weisser, Ashley Spencer, Tyler (Alexis) Gaona,  Lauren (Trevor) Rapchak and three great grandchildren, Madelyn & Savannah Weisser & Ezra Gaona.

Thomas was a retired employee of J & L Steel Manufacturing.  He was a very hard worker and was a jack of all trades. He could build anything. He also enjoyed relaxing and sipping on Jim Beam.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 2nd from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a blessing service will be conducted on Thursday, July 3rd at 10 A.M. Interment will follow in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extension, #1601, Ambridge.