Obituary of Thomas J Bracken
Bracken, Thomas James, 93, Robinson went to be with the Lord, July 11, 2015 at home. Born November 15, 1921 in Seward the son of late Thomas and Josephine (Rodgers) Bracken. Also preceded in death by first wife Garnet Mae (St. Clair) Bracken and second wife Delnora (Penrose) Bracken, brothers Walter and William "Clair" Bracken, sister Norma Lynette. Survived by children Boyd Bracken and wife Eleanor, Blairsville; Jayne Cook, Indiana; step-children Donna Arford and husband James, Robinson; Ronald Betts and wife Patricia, Bolivar; Darrel Betts, Bolivar; Wanda Betts, Robinson; Marvin Betts and wife Veronica, Winchester, TN; Amy Bradshaw and husband Clifford Genchur, Indiana; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members. Tom was a long-time member of Robinson Church of the Brethren, US Army veteran of WWII, retired crane operator from Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown Plant, who enjoyed Indian Motorcycles and radio controlled air planes. Friends received 4 pm till time of Memorial Service 4:30 PM Friday at Robinson Church of the Brethren, 211 High St., Robinson. Pastor Farrel Abraham officiating. Military rite by local veteran's organization. Family Assisted by Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence.