Obituary of Thomas Severcool

Thomas Severcool of Tunkhannock died at his home on Friday evening April 3, 2015. He was born in Edwardsville on January 6, 1932 son of the late Henry and Emily Morris Severcool. Tom was a member of the Lemon United Methodist Church, Factoryville Lodge #347 F&AM , Scranton Consistory and other Masonic Orders. A member of the Tunkhannock Odd Fellows Lodge #699, Past Worthy Patron of Eastern Star Chapter 74. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joan Lewis Severcool, his second wife Barbara McKinney Severcool, son David Severcool, daughters Karen Bowman, Irene Comstock and step son Kenneth Smith. Sister Delaine Myers, ½ sister Betty Stephenson. Surviving is his wife of 28 years Shirley J. Harvey Severcool. Sons, Thomas H., of Factoryville, Michael of Rush, Clinton of Vermont, and Daughter Joan Newhart of Lake Winola. . Step Sons Michael Smith of Meshoppen, Jeffrey Smith of Athens Ga., Arthur Smith of Yoder, Co. Charles Smith of Tunkhannock, Clarence Smith of Allentown, Elmer Smith of Wyalusing, Step daughters Cynthia Smith O’ Malley of Jacksonville, Fla., Marion Price of Cadosia, NY, JoAnn Grieve of Meshoppen, Arline Sands of Tunkhannock, Cynthia Rood, of Sweet Valley, Sisters Anna Davenport and Sandra Kintner both of Tunkhannock, brothers Brian Severcool, Springville, Mark Severcool and Henry Severcool both of Tunkhannock, numerous grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 3 pm from the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church with Pastor Margie MaCarty of the East Lemon United Methodist Church. Family and friends may call at the church from 1 pm until the time service. Masonic Services and Eastern Star services will included in the funeral services. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart or to charity of their choice. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com