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Thomas P. Pendergrast, 85, of Carbondale, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Henry and Vera Marie Short Pendergrast.
He was a graduate of Altoona High School, Class of 1958.
He was also preceded in death by a sister: Shirl Siedlarczyk; and two brothers, Michael and Frank Pendergrast.
Thomas is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Sunderland; a son, Thomas P. Pendergrast Jr. (Kathleen) of Carbondale; a grandchild, Shannon Pendergrast of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Barbara Smith and Peggy Albright, both of Altoona; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was a member of Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, Archbald, where he served as a deacon and on the council.
Prior to his retirement, Thomas had a long career as a retail manager, working at several local stores, including Ames and Convenient Food Mart, both in Carbondale, and Sugerman's and Eynon Drug. He had previously worked at Tri-State Discount Center, Altoona.
Thomas was a member of the Saint Rose Folk Group and a volunteer with the Carbondale Classic Voices.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home Inc.,
Carbondale.
To send online condolences, visit brennanfuneralhomes.com.