Paul Andrew Thomas

Paul Andrew Thomas, aged 55, was called home to Heaven on Aug. 4, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville surrounded by family. Born Dec. 6, 1968, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Deborah and Jim Shafer. He was a Steubenville High School graduate. On August 26, 2017, he and Amy (Bubb) were married at New Life Church in Burnham, PA. Paul loved learning and enjoyed reading and watching documentaries about his faith, Christianity, and history, especially the Civil War. He above all, relished his trips to Gettysburg National Military Park, where he recently began volunteering as a Civil War reenactor with the 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry (fulfilling a life-long dream). Though he lived in the heart of Penn State territory, Paul was a devout Ohio State Buckeyes fan, which caused a fun rivalry between him and his wife, Amy. Foremost, Paul was a gentle soul who loved animals. He rescued many throughout the years, including his beloved Jack Russell terrier, Patches.