Thomas L. Chase, 78 of Lancaster, formerly of Atlas, PA passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his home. Born in Ashland, PA he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Revak) Tkaczyk. He was married to Dolores M. (Bodnar) Chase for 53 years.

Tom graduated from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor's degree and later attended Franklin & Marshall College. He worked as an engineer for RCA retiring from there in 1987 after 29 years of service.  He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster and was a former member of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel, PA.

He was a member of the Elks Club Lodge #134 and the Masonic Lodge #43, F. &A.M. Tom enjoyed carpentry, gardening and especially ballroom dancing.

In addition to his beloved wife Dolores, Tom is survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11AM at the St. Michael Orthodox Church, 131 N. Willow St., Mt. Carmel, PA 17851 with the Rev. Michael Evans officiating. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday between 10-11AM. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Tom's memory to St. Michael Orthodox Church at the above address. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041