Thomas R. Carpenter, Sr., 77, of Smethport, passed away Tuesday (February 11, 2025) at his residence in Smethport.

He was born January 1, 1948 in Bradford, the son of Herbert and Dorothea (Kibble) Carpenter. On February 22, 1975, in Eldred, PA, he married Janice C. Thompson, who died November 27, 2017.

Mr. Carpenter was a truck driver, last employed by Superior Oil & Gas Services of Bradford, PA.

He enjoyed the outdoors.

He is survived by one son, Thomas R. Carpenter, Jr. of Smethport, a grandson, Tommy James Michael Carpenter of Kane, one brother, Ralph Carpenter of Kushequa, and a sister, Mary Carpenter of Eldred, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.