Thomas Eddinger, 76, of New Jersey Ave. in James City, PA passed away Tuesday (Dec. 6) at UPMC-Kane.  He was born on June 30, 1946 in James City, the son of the late Fred and Doris (Oyler) Edinger.  On July 12, 1969 in Grove City, he married Cheri Lutes, who survives.

Tom had worked for several area sawmills, including Kane Dimensions, Zuzeks and Bennetts.  He also worked for Highland Township for many years.  He was a prior chief of the Highland Township Fire Department and was also a founding member of the department.  He loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren and his great-grandson.

Surviving relatives include, two sons Bill (Misty) Edinger of James City and Roy (Crystal) Edinger of Kane; one daughter, Betsy (Terry) Lupole of Kane; two granddaughters, Ashley (John) Burritt and Kayla Lupole; one grandson, Allen Edinger; a step granddaughter, Haylee Swanson; three step grandsons ,Krichtain Swanson, Shane Swanson and Dylan Swanson; a great-grandson Dallas Lupole; one sister, Deborah Holmes of Mt. Jewett and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Edinger and three sisters, Donna Hulings, Gabby Morris and Ellen Hulings.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Dec. 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Township Fire Dept.

Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Township Fire Dept. P.O. Box 111, James City, PA 16734 or to the family through the funeral home website to help offset final expenses.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.