Arthur W. Thorne, 77, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, March
30, 2018 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born July 18, 1940, in Wana, WV, he was the
son of Addison and Ruby E. Jones Thorne.
He was married to the former Patricia Funk, who survives. Art was
employed by Breeden School of Welding in Genesee, PA for 23 years, retiring as
assistant director. Surviving besides
his wife, Pat, are: two sons, Wayne A.
(Cheryl) Thorne of Whites Corners, PA and Ricky L. (Dina) Thorne of Nunda,
NY; six grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, Martie (Joel) Wheeler
of Harrison Valley, Mary (Kenneth) Ransom of Sabinsville, PA, and Peggy (Scot)
Short of Westfield; six
step-grandchildren; seven
step-great-grandchildren; two brothers,
James (Crystle) Thorne of Wellsboro, PA and Aaron Thorne of Galeton, PA; two
sisters, Barbara McNeill of Osceola, PA and Betty Inghram of Haines City,
FL; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.,
with Funeral Services following at 4:00 p.m.. The Rev. Gene N. Miller will
officiate. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Teacher’s
Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915. Online condolences may
be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
