Thomas "Tom" Edward Shiner Sr.

After graduating from Franklin high school, he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country.

On July 27, 1956, he married the love of his life, the former Judith A. Aylesworth and she survives.

As a devout christian, Tom loved the Lord. He was a member of the Franklin First Church of God and was a strong advocate for the Children’s Ministries at the church. He also loved singing, mostly at church, whether it was alone or with a group.

In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball and bowling. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and running in 10k races. Together with his wife, Judy, they enjoyed various bus trips, the Amish country in Ohio was his favorite. They also attended many craft fairs to show off their skills in woodworking. His talents also generated a self published book series about life, being a christian, and exploring nature’s wonders. Family was extremely important to him with building good memories, life skills, and expressing his love for them all.

Left to cherish his memory along with his wife, Judy of Franklin are his children Pamela Jolley and her husband, Randy, of Franklin, Debra Staab and her husband, Thomas, of New Oxford, PA, Thomas “Tom” Shiner, Jr. of Franklin, and Kay Kaster and her husband, Jason, of Titusville; his grandchildren, Ashley Fry and her wife, Kristen, of Kittanning, PA, Dustin Fry and his wife, Leigh, of Oil City, Kristy Reisinger of Oil City, Michelle Antoun and her husband, Zach, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Amy Warehime and her husband, Ricky, of New Oxford, PA, Kevin Jolley of Franklin, Alicia Kaster of Titusville, and Ashley Kaster of Titusville; his great grandchildren Alexis Reisinger, Elizabeth Fry, Lincoln Fry, Hayden Antoun, Parker Antoun, Watson Warehime, and Maverick Warehime.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, James Shiner and his sister Clara Mae Rhoads.

Guests are invited to Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA on Wednesday, October 1st from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with funeral services immediately following with Pastor David Burkett, pastor of Franklin First Church of God, officiating.

Tom will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Franklin First Church of God, 705 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323; the Christian Loving Fund c/o Franklin First Church of God, 705 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323 or the charity of one’s choice.

A special “Thank You” goes to the Venango VNA Hospice for all the wonderful care and support they provided for Tom and his family.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Tom’s Book of Memories online at warrenfh.com.