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Peter D. Thompson

Feb. 24, 1957 - Jan. 21, 2021

Peter D. Thompson, 63, Gettysburg, passed away Thursday at Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Passaic, N.J., the son of the late James and Evelyn Scott Thompson.

In 1976, Peter graduated from Central High School and Altoona Vo-Tech in Martinsburg. He then served 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his time in the service, he graduated from Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics. He began his career as an airplane mechanic with Atlantic Aviation and then Westinghouse, but for over 30 years, he was employed at Northrop Grumman.

He was an avid skier, loved roller coasters and running in marathons. He also enjoyed riding his bicycle both on and off road. He liked to hunt, travel, garden and he loved animals.

Peter is survived by his wife, Kathy McLaughlin Thompson; a son, Christopher Paul Thompson of Gettysburg; a sister, Jeanne Yingling and her husband, Barry, of Claysburg; and a brother, Paul Thompson and his wife, Allison, of King, N.C.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Peter’s life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Adams County SPCA or the PA Wounded Warriors. An online obituary and condolences are available at monahanfuneralhome.com.