Thomas McAndrew, 73, a resident of Pottsville, passed away at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Thomas was born in Ashland on January 6, 1952, a son of the late Michael A. and Isabel V. (Vernitsky) McAndrew. He was a 1969 graduate of the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, and then embarked on a lifelong career as a carpenter, working for several different companies throughout his lifetime. He was proud of the fact that one of his greatest accomplishments in his lifetime was building his own home, along with his wife of 42 years, Jane (Bradley) McAndrew.

He last worked for and retired from the Empire Education Group in Pottsville, and enjoyed riding around in his 1967 Mustang. Thomas was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Pottsville.

The last member of his immediate family, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael McAndrew and his wife Lorraine and by a sister, Margaret (McAndrew) Gownley and her husband, Terry Gownley and by a nephew, Terry Gownley, III.

Along with his wife Jane, he is also survived by nephews, Michael Gownley and Michael McAndrew, and by a niece, Kelly (McAndrew) Royer. Numerous cousins also survive.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Mahantango Street, Pottsville at 11 AM on Monday, August 4th, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the church from 10-11 AM prior to the Mass. Thomas will be laid to rest at the Annunciation Cemetery, Shenandoah, immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Thomas name are asked to be made to either Soaring Spirits Sanctuary, Beech Creek, PA or Central Virginia Sanctuary, Louisa, VA, both of which are aviary sanctuaries caring for birds.

The Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah, is honored to assist Thomas' family during their time of need. You may leave an online condolence at www.woffuneralhome.com