Photography
Official Obituary of

Robert Foster Thomas

July 17, 1932 ~ March 17, 2018 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Robert Thomas Obituary

Robert Foster Thomas, age 85, of Republic, PA, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home.  He was born, July 17, 1932 in Uniontown a son of late Clarence and Elizabeth (Foster) Thomas.

Robert was a proud Veteran having served in the U.S. Army.  He was a Personnel Manager for the Fruehauf Corporation.

Robert is survived by his life partner of 48 years, Jim Plants, a brother, Paul Thomas and his wife, Peggy of Uniontown, niece, Paula Waddington (Michael) of Republic, a nephew, Steven Thomas (Lisa) of South Carolina, four great nieces; Nicole Thomas of Republic, Elizabeth Wingard of Adah, Amanda Thomas of Georgia and one great nephew; Steven Thomas of Texas, five great, great nieces and nephews and two adopted sisters; Susan Frazee and Darla Border.

In honoring Robert’s wishes there will be no public visitation.  Interment will be in the Washington Cemetery, Washington, PA.

A special thank you goes to Amedisys of Masontown for the care and compassion they gave to Robert.

Robert’s professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Kish-Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., Republic, PA.


Services

You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family
SHARE OBITUARY

© 2026 Kish Fabry Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility