June 27, 2014

As I’ve gotten older, I find myself envious of my late brother’s zeal for life.  He seized life and enjoyed it in a way I never could.  Good for you, Tom! 

November 09, 2013

Vicky;
On behalf of Mike and Lorraine, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss as well as that of your entire family.  We truly miss him.  I still can’t believe he’s really gone.  Afternoons at Post 34 just are not the same anymore.  He made us all feel so welcome and made us laugh.  May you find peace and comfort in the many friends who remind you of Tom’s good will here on earth…
David H. and ‘Gravy’

November 09, 2013

To Vicky and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Tom is and always will be my cousin. His Mom (Mary Jane Oster Jenkins) is my Mom’s sister (Patricia Ann Oster Gastrock). I know that he is in God’s hand now, with his heavenly family of ours. My Mom just passed away on Sept 26, 2013 and I am still trying to deal with this. I wish you and the family strength since his passing and beyond, stay close as a family and get the strength from each other.     With Love and Sadness  Cynthia Lee Gastrock Liebl of Florida and the proud member of the Oster family…..

November 07, 2013

Vicky and family, sorry to hear of your loss, Tom will truely be missed. The Post will not be the same without him. Our prayers will be with you. Valerie and Steve

November 06, 2013

Vicky and Family – I am so sorry for your loss.  I have wonderful memories of Tom when we were kids, teens and young adults.  He and I would often have great conversations and share our life’s experiences.  He was truly a wonderful man and he will be missed tremendously. 
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 
With love, Regina Oster  (Tom’s cousin)

November 05, 2013

Vicky, Heather, and Jessica.  I’m very sorry to hear of your loss.  My thoughts and prayers arew with you.  I will always have fond memories of him.  Sincerely, Andy Wolf.

November 05, 2013

Vickie and family, my prayers to you and the family for your loss, I will alway’s remember Tommy and the fun our families had throughout the years as cousins. He will be greatly missed by all of us. We have never met each other, but I have talked to Tommy by phone over the years. May all of the family know he will be missed by all of us, give Will our love as well and let him know our prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless and keep you all and may you know that he is with the rest of the family who has passed before him. His cousin Harriet Fricker Downie of Stuart, Fla. (Oster family)

November 05, 2013

Dear Vicky,
We are shocked and sorry to learn of Tom’s passing.  May the memories of your life with Tom live in your heart
forever and help ease the pain of your loss.  Our sincerest sympathy and prayers go out to you.
Carol Sears and Richard Wilkinson
American Legion Members

November 05, 2013

Vicky & Family, I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
Rosemary (Chickie) Fricker Dias   (Tom’s cousin…Aunt Mary Jane was my mother’s sister).

November 05, 2013

Vicky,
I’m so sorry to hear about Tom. I feel so guilty I haven’t stopped by lately. I plan to stop by the Legion on Sunday.
Jerry Walker (or Mr. Runner as he always greeted me). Take care and see you soon.

November 04, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Tom will be greatly missed by all.    Love,                                                                                              The Mcennons….Mason, Kande, Keary, and Hannah

November 04, 2013

VICKY,  MY  SINCERE  SYMPATHY  FOR  YOUR  LOSS !  
JUDY  KROPLESKY

November 04, 2013

Vicky, Heather and Jessice,  I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Amanda Freidly 

November 04, 2013

To Vicky and family, it is with my deepest sympathy that I send you my condolences.  Tom and I spent four years together as teens at K & B in Lancaster.  There is no doubt about it: Tom loved humor and he made me laugh more than I can remember.  Tom had a very kind heart towards everyone regardless of who they were.  We parted ways when I enlisted in the Air Force in 1968 for a 20 year career.  And as is usual with high school friends we typically take with us our memories of the “days gone by.”  I was glad to have had Tom share my young adult life with me I could not imagine what those years would have been like without him.  Tom’s parting was a shock to me and has stirred up those old time memories which I cherish.  Although I did not have the privilege of meeting Tom’s immediate and extended family, I can imagine he brought much joy into your lives, just as he did mine.  I am well aware of the struggles your journey of grief will bring into your lives having myself lost my dear soul mate and wife Lynn to cancer in 2007 after 35 years together.  If I can leave you with anything at all it would be this:  Tom was a very special man and I am glad he shared his life with me for those four short years during the late 60’s.  It is my hope that the character traits of Tom that remains in each of you will continue to reflect Tom’s continued presence in your lives.  May your journey of grief be filled with memories to soften the moments of your tears.  May the Lord himself enrich your lives with his love and comfort in these difficult times as he has done for me.  Tom will be missed.  Of that I am certain.   Signed:  Stephen Hebbe

November 04, 2013

Vicky, Heather, & Jessica: Can’t begin to express how deeply sorry I am to hear about Tom’s (your Dad) passing. It was such a shock and very sad to hear. I will never forget all the good times our families shared, those are some of my fondest memories. You picked a great photo of Tom as it is exactly the way I remember him. I feel very fortunate to have known Tom.

November 04, 2013

Dear Vicky,  Although I know words offer small comfort in your time of sorrow, I do wish to express my sincere sympatny to you on the loss of your beloved Tom.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,  Karen Stickles