Pauline Leilamae Tom

Pauline Leilamae (Long) Tom, age 80 of Fairchance, PA died, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 peacefully, with her family at her side. She was born on October 10, 1931 in Oliphant Furnace, PA a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Hellus) Long. In addition to her parents Pauline was predeceased by a sister, Dolores Campbell; brothers, Charles Long and John Long; son in law, Stephen Varto. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Samuel P. Tom Sr; seven children, Patti and her husband Dennis Socling of Jersey Shore, PA, Louis and his wife Carol of Uniontown, PA, Michael and his wife Barbara Tom of Uniontown, PA, Peggy Varto of Fairchance, PA, Samuel P. Tom Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Morovia, MD, Pamela Elwell and her husband Michael of Dawson, PA, Paula Branthoover and her husband Alvin of Perryopolis, PA; 14 grandchildren ; 11 great grandchildren; Sister, Joy Donaldson and her husband Thomas of Oliphant Furnace, PA; brother in law, sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to being a devoted wife, Pauline was a loving, caring and nurturing mother, Nanny, Grandma and Great Grandma. She cherished her family and enjoyed cooking, reading and crocheting. Pauline was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius R. C. Church where she enjoyed teaching CCD, singing in the choir and Christian Mothers. She was past president of the Fairchance American Legion Auxiliary, present member of the Smithfield American Legion Auxiliary and Flower Bowling League. Pauline served in the U.S. Army and was a cryptographer in the Pentagon, later in life she was a legal secretary and notary. Pauline's family will receive friends in the Goldsboro-Tomi Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 21 E. Church St., Fairchance, PA., John M. Fabry, Supervisor & John Michael Fisher, Funeral Director on Wednesday 6-8 pm, A Blessing Service will take place at 7:45 pm; Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 pm, Christians Mothers will say "The Seven Dolor Rosary at 5:30 pm; Friday morning until 10:30 am, followed by Prayers of Transfer. Followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 am in SS. Cyril & Methodius R. C. Church 50 N. Morgantown Street, Fairchance, PA with the Rev. Father Andrew M. Kawecki as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fairchance, PA where Military Honors will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood.