Thomas Edward Burnworth, 71, of Monongahela, died Friday, September 27, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 3, 1948 in New Eagle, the son of Edward "Van" and Virginia "Ginny" Howard Burnworth.
Tom retired from US Steel, Irvin Works and was the former owner of Tommy B's in New Eagle. He was also a former member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Chapter E of Belle Vernon. Tom and his wife, Jody spent the past few years volunteering their time with the National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore in Pensacola, Florida. Tom enjoyed golfing and especially loved playing cards with his family on weekends.
He is survived by his wife, Jody Williams Burnworth with whom he celebrated thirteen years of marriage on August 26, 2019; two daughters, Danielle Wateska of New Eagle, Sami Burnworth of Monongahela; three
grandchildren, Saundra Gallo, Joseph and Kari Laski; three great grandchildren, Joey, Madi, Matt and one on the way; brother, Edward "Van" (Marcella) Burnworth, Jr. of Paris, Ohio; four sisters, Rachel Costa, Virginia (Pete) Jurofcik, all of New Eagle, Billi Jo (David) Prolenski of Clairton, Martha (Clark) McQuiston of Minerva, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Locke Burnworth who died July 31, 2005 and his son, Monty Burnworth who died November 12, 2006.
Friends will be received on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.