Rev. Vincent J. Thomas, 53, of Manchester, PA went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 28 at ManorCare of Kingston Court.

Vince was born in Johnstown, PA, and is the son of Margaret P. (Berkshire) Thomas of Elizabethtown, and the late Kermit R. Thomas.  He was the husband of Martha A. (Greenawalt) Thomas, with whom he celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage on April 29.

"Pastor Vince", as he was known throughout his congregation, was the pastor of the First Church of the Brethren in York, PA, and was the former pastor of Christian Community Fellowship Church in Manchester, PA, and Otelia Mennonite Church in Mount Union, PA.  He was loved as a pastor by his entire congregation.  Vince was also an accomplished carpenter and handyman.  He owned his own home improvement business and was known for his quality workmanship and honesty.

Vince graduated from Conemaugh Area High School in 1973, Messiah College in 1977, and Eastern Mennonite Seminary in 1990.  He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating.  Vince loved spending time with his family.  His family meant everything to him.

Surviving besides his wife and mother are two daughters, Rebecca Miller, wife of Luke of Dover, PA, and Laura Lash, wife of Christopher of Lancaster, PA, grandson, Benjamin Thomas Miller, sister, Regina Tripp, wife of William of Elizabethtown, and brothers, Kermit Thomas, husband of Marsha of Johnstown, PA, and Derwin Thomas of Elizabethtown.

Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Pastor Vince will be held on Saturday, July 5 ^th at 1:00 from First Church of the Brethren 2710 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402.  A viewing will be held on Thursday evening, July 3 ^rd from 6 until 8:30 PM at the church.  Memorial Contributions in Pastor Vince's memory may be made to First Church of the Brethren.  Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 717-560-5100 in charge of arrangements.  To send an online condolence or to receive information, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.