Thomas Leo Storm
Thomas Leo Storm, 78, of Lewistown, passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born in Gallitzin Township, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Edward Storm and Gertrude Mary (Gallagher) Storm on Feb. 11, 1947. He was the ninth of 13 children.
Tom was a member of the inaugural graduating class of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg, Pa. While a student at Lock Haven State College, he met Janet Shuey. They were married at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lock Haven on Aug. 23, 1969. Moving to Janet’s hometown of Lewistown, he spent more than 30 years operating Storm Carpet Service. He then spent 22 years as the maintenance supervisor at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish where he was also a member. After retirement, he enjoyed developing relationships with the Amish community. Though he spent his adult life in the Juniata Valley, his heart never left the Laurel Highlands.
He is survived by his wife Janet and five children: Mary Storm-Baranyai and husband, Jozsef Baranyai IV, of Newark, Del.; Michael Storm, of Philadelphia; Joseph Storm and wife, Norah, of McClure; Anne Storm and husband, Matthew Kroh, of Pittsburgh, and Emily Storm of, Chester, Conn.
He is survived by three grandchildren, Chloe Boreman, of Belleville, Owen Storm, of Lemoyne, and Jozsef Baranyai V, of Newark, Del.
He is predeceased by sister LaRue Grimes, and brothers Robert, Donald, Charles, Norman, and Francis. He is predeceased by brothers-in-law, Hayden Grimes, James Fleming, and David McCarter.
He is survived by sisters Dorothy Fleming, Lois Simanski and husband, Edward, Janet Durbin and husband, H. Hampton, Rita Burgoon and husband, Fred, Sheila Bottenfield and husband, Randall, and Cynthia Storm and husband, Keith Van Blargan. He is survived by sisters-in-law Audrey Storm and Verna Storm. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville, PA on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10 to 11 am, followed by a brief prayer service.
At the convenience of the family, his remains will be laid to rest in his hometown of Ashville in the Saint Thomas Cemetery. A funeral mass will be held at the Saint
Thomas Catholic Church, just a few miles from where he was born, baptized, and confirmed.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: St. Vincent DePaul Society at www.stvincentdepaul lewistown@gmail.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville. Online condolences can be made to www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.