Thomas William Steinbeck

Thomas William Steinbeck, 77, of Meadville passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at The Grove in Greenville, due to Alzheimer's disease and pneumonia.

Thomas was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in the south side of Pittsburgh on June 30, 1944, the second son born to Robert Michael and Eloise Clara (Wahler) Steinbeck.

During his years at home Thomas enjoyed playing baseball, boxing, wood working and working on leather projects. He graduated in 1963 from Baldwin High School. During the next ten years he owned a dairy farm on Route 285, near Cochranton. For the first several years he worked as a dairy farmer, and later he raised beef cattle. In 1965 he was hired by Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad where he worked on call as a Locomotive Engineer for 37 years. He retired on June 30, 2004.

On December 18, 1971, Thomas married Mary Ann Vernier. The two met at Conneaut Lake Park, and they were married for 50 years; she survives.

Thomas is further survived by two sons Edward Thomas Steinbeck (Stephanie) of St. John, IN, Erik William Steinbeck (Lauren) of Meadville; four grandchildren Lyndsey Renae and Sean Edward Steinbeck of St. John, IN, Ryan Erik and Raegan Claire Steinbeck of Meadville; an older brother Robert Steinbeck of Phoenix, AZ; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his younger brother James Steinbeck.

Thomas enjoyed following real estate and watching softball at the Lincoln Ave. Complex. He also enjoyed mowing his yard with his John Deer tractor. He had fond memories of walking trails with his wife and taking his family to the former Stable Pit and Pub for dinner. He loved and generously cared for his family and meticulously cared for his two acre property. His simple lifestyle and strong work ethic were examples for his sons. Thomas was a good and faithful companion and will always be sadly missed.

Family and friends are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

Funeral Services will be private, with Pastor Cliff Forbes of New Beginnings Church of God officiating.

Thomas will be laid to rest in Greendale Cemetery.

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