Kenneth E. Thom, 66, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his residence.
Ken was born on June 28, 1958, in Ridgway, a son of Philip (Kitty) Thom and the late Dolores Kline.
On June 29, 2002 Ken married Sue Monella of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared more than 22 years of love and marriage.
Ken graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1976. He was employed by US Resistor for many years. Ken could often be found outdoors, spending time at camp watching the river or attending his granddaughter's softball games. He enjoyed watching dirt track races and his grandson's BMX races. He was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan, attending many games over the years. Ken faced many medical hardships in his life, needing a double lung transplant in 2013, and a kidney transplant in 2020. He loved nothing more than spending time with his wife and his family.
In addition to his wife, his father, and his stepmother, Ken is survived by 3 daughters; Serena Weible (Dave Gluczyk), Erica (Bob) Hughes, and Laurie Thom (Bryan Trumbull), and by 6 grandchildren; Dylan, Zoe, Aiden, Layla, Sylas, and Zander. He is also survived by 5 siblings; Becky (Gregg) Kunselman, Wanda (Bill) Lorenzo, Sandy (Steve) Preston, Michael (Bobbi Jo) Thom, and Joe (Spring) Thom.
Visitation for Kenneth E. Thom will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com