Thomas D. Miale, M.D., 81, formerly of Monongahela and most recently of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1943 to his parents, the late Francis M. and Ruth Ewing Miale.

After graduating from the first class of Mon Valley Catholic with highest honors in 1961,  he attended and graduated from Saint Vincent College in 1965 attaining the distinction of Magna Cum Laude, and subsequently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in 1969.

Dr. Miale spent the next fifty-three years performing as a pediatric hematologist which included appointments at the University of Tennessee Medical Center,  Southern Illinois University School of Medicine,  University of Illinois Health Science Center,  North Texas State University College of Medicine,  University of Florida College of Medicine,  and Washington University School of Medicine.  In addition, Dr. Miale  established four summer camps for children with cancer and serious blood disorders which all remain operational.  He also established two Ronald McDonald houses in Florida and Texas which also remain operational.

His career took him to many global destinations,  including the Karolinska Institute of Stockholm, Sweden where he researched medicinal biochemistry. He retired from the Ft. Sanders Medical Center of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dr. Miale is survived by his sister, Amy (Paul) Miller of Roanoke, Virginia; brother, Dr. Harry Miale of McMurray, Pennsylvania; and five nieces and nephews, Drew (Kristin) Miale, Clay Miale, Betsy Baker, Angela (Michael) Miale, and Bradley (Joy) Miller.

In addition to his parents,  he was preceded in death by a brother, F. Richard Miale, and niece, Jill Miale.

Tom will be remembered as a kind person with a heart of gold,  humble in his brilliance,  and responsible for saving countless lives of seriously ill children. May his memory be eternal to all those who knew and loved him.