Thomas R. Lananger:  Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather

Thomas R. Lananger, 76, of 2656 Harland Ames Road, Richburg, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born on December 15, 1947, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Charles I. and Mary E. Champlin Lananger.  On June 25, 1966, in West Clarksville he married the former Mary E. Schultz who survives.  Together they enjoyed 58 years of marriage.

Thomas had worked for Darien Lake, but for many years was a self-employed contractor who enjoyed remodeling homes, roofing, and general contracting.  His family remarked that he was a jack of all trades and could fix anything.

He enjoyed fishing on his yearly trip to Virginia Beach, racing, playing cards, but most of all spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.

Thomas was a life member of the Richburg Fire Department and attended North Park Wesleyan Church in Cuba.

In addition to the love his life Mary, he is survived by

A Son             Randy (Susan) Lananger                           Olean

3 Daughters Mary Colley                                                  Bolivar

                        Lisa (Shaun) Fisher                                     Friendship

                        Barbara (Brian) White                               Black Creek

His grandchildren Brandi (Mike), Robin (Steve), Randy (Brittnee), Jonathan, Shaniah (Wyatt), Trevor, Dakota, Brevin, Logan, Brayden, Briana, Brecken, Zachary, Brittney, and Kelsey

11 great grandchildren    

A Brother      Steve (Donna) Lananger                         Scio

3 Sisters         Jean Stives                                                    Bolivar

                        Patricia (Leon) Button                               Portville

                        Joyce (Oscar) Gaines                                 Bolivar

Many Nieces and Nephews

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter Rhonda M. Lananger whom passed in infancy, two brothers Charles Lananger and James Lananger, and two sisters Geraldine Cook and Beverly Lawton.

A Celebration of Life will be held on his 77^th Birthday (December 15, 2024) at the Richburg Firemen’s Clubhouse, Griffin Street, Richburg from Noon until 3:00 P.M.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.