Obituaries

Thomas C. Ord, 83

May 30, 1940 - November 09, 2023

Thomas C. Ord of Lancaster, passed away on November 9, 2023. He was married to Nancy Gavern Ord for 59 years. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Oliver P. and Catherine Verdetto Ord. He graduated in 1959 from West Scranton High School and in 1961 from Lackawanna Jr. College, Scranton.

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA. He was a payroll specialist providing payroll for soldiers in the Vietnam war.

Tom’s career started with Aetna Insurance in Scranton, with positions in Reading, Hartford, CT, and Pittsburgh. He then joined SAI (CoreSource) in Lancaster in 1986. He retired in 2003 as Vice-President of Operations.

After retirement, Tom enjoyed many activities including golf, bowling, and volunteering at Meals on Wheels. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tom served as a Eucharist Minister and board member of the Student Assistance program. His favorite past times were attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting events.

He enjoyed traveling, especially to Italy and Orlando, Florida. He was an avid collector of all things Gene Autry.

In addition to his wife Nancy, Tom is survived by two sons, Thomas S, Bridgeville, and Kenneth M, wife Candace, Landisville. Grandchildren, Briana, Mackenzie (Josh), Michael, and Blake (Amy). Great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Riley, and Mason. Brother, Oliver R., Bloomsburg, Niece Kimberly (Gary), and Nephew Oliver.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann Jones and sister-in-law, Christine Ord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 15th at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince St., Lancaster, PA, with The Rev. Brian T. C. Olkowski and The Rev. Bernardo Pistone concelebrating. Family and friends will be received at the church one hour prior to Mass. Private interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Please omit flowers and kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page

Condolences to the Family

December 28, 2023

So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I worked with him at CoreSource. He was a great leader with the ability to accomplish much. But most of all he was a good man who made all of us better. My sympathies to the Ord family. Janet D’Orazio

November 17, 2023

Dear Ken, Candance, Nancy, Mackenzie, and Michael – Your grandfather was a terrific person and loved you alll so much. May your fond memories of Tome live within you. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. Sincerely, Nancy M

November 13, 2023

Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Always enjoyed being with Tom and playing golf with him. He will be surely missed. He was a great gentleman.
Jim and Norma Bowman

November 13, 2023

Aunt Nancy,
I was very sad to hear about Uncle Tom’s passing, he was a great guy!!!
My thought and prayers are with you, Tommy, Kenny, and the rest of the family. Hopefully he is at peace now and reuninted with those that went before him.
Love,
Ginger, Gary and Gabriel

November 13, 2023

So very sad to hear of Tom’s passing. Truly one of the great ones! He made us all better! You will be missed!
Chip Sernyak

November 13, 2023

Tom was a wonderful man who made everyone who’s life he touched feel better! my wife Anne Gerz worked for him and he made her comfortable and appreciated. Obviously a great father as well as a leader. He made countless contributions to so many people’s lives! There is no doubt that he is in Heaven with Our Lord! Keep your great smile
everlasting! Dick and Anne Gerz

November 13, 2023

My deepest sympathies Tom and Brianna and to the rest of your family. I worked with your dad/grandfather from 1993 until he retired and his memory brings a smile, he was kind, considerate of his employees, and always smiling, a gentleman. I will pray for the Lord to comfort you and give you peace over the days, weeks and months ahead. Donna M. Trimble

November 13, 2023

Mt deepest condolensces to the family.
I was blessed to work at CoreSource under Tom’s guidance and direction.
Praying for peace and comfort.
Dawn Shahn

November 13, 2023

Very sorry to learn of Mr. Ord’s passing. I had the pleasure of playing quite a number of rounds of golf with Mr. Ord and his Tuesday group of friends; and he always enjoyed being out there on the course. Prayers of support to Tom’s family and friends during this most difficult time. Very glad to have had the opportunity to have met and know Tom during these past many years, as he was always a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Doug Schmuckle

November 13, 2023

I am very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was wonderful to work for, I learned so much from how he approached things. I thank God for the opportunity to have known him. My prayers and sympathy, to the entire family.
Terri Lapp

November 12, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to the family at this time. May your many memories provide you comfort.
Dick and Marge Trout

November 12, 2023

Very sorry for your sadness…deepest sympathy to all the Ord Family. Tom was a wonderful example of what it meant to be a joy to work for, during my years of employment.
Deborah Dunn

November 10, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather, always liked Tom, Nancy, Tommy & Kenny and i know my parents were very fond of Tom & Nancy. I wish I could attend service but I need to run George my brother to Wills Eye in Philadelphia on Wednesday, may Tom rest in peace, my prayers & sympathies to entire family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Richard Wassner

November 10, 2023

I’m so sorry Tom prayers to you all I will call you soon 😢🙏 David Sherriff

November 10, 2023

I’m so sad to hear Tom passed away. He was truly one of nicest man I’ve ever known. Always welcomed me to his home, and he will hold a special place in my heart! I’m so glad I was blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family… Audra Kaminski

November 10, 2023

I am so sorry to hear this news. Mr. Ord always had a smile on his face for everyone.
Michelle Schul

November 10, 2023

So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was absolutely one of the greatest guys I’ve ever met or worked with.
RIP Tom
Kevin Magrann

Visitation: Wednesday, November 15, 2023; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince Street; Lancaster, PA 17603
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >
Services: Wednesday, November 15, 2023; 10:00 AM; St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince Street; Lancaster, PA 17603
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >