Carl James Thomas, Age 82 of North Huntington passed away Thursday February 22, 2024 at AHN Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. He was born July 15, 1941 in Greensburg. Son of the late George and Rachel (Decker) Thomas. Carl served in the US Army from 1959-1962. He worked for many years at WABCO in Wilmerding and Laurel Aluminum in Glassport. He was a lifetime member of the IVFD, a member of the VFW Post #781, the Fairmont Hunting Club and enjoyed many years playing on over 50 softball teams. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth "Betty Ann" (Carrera) Thomas and his sister, Barbara Filtz. Surviving are his four children: George (Lori) Thomas, Deborah (Michael) Kalp, Cheryl (Keith) Gray, and Michael (Jessica) Thomas; six grandchildren: Brandon Kalp, James (Casie) Gray, Nicholas (Brian Hempel) Gray, Joseph Thomas, Carly (Adam) Glasgow, and Bradley Thomas; and four great grandchildren: Isaac, Ava, Luna and Harley.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Carl, Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 805 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, 724 863-8900. Parting prayers will be said in the funeral home Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin.