Obituary of Karl M. Irwin

Mr. Karl M. “Thomas” Irwin, 79, formerly of Titusville and living in Erie, passed away at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the Abington Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Erie. Karl was born on July 10, 1934, in Oil City to the late Wilbur and Mae Gifford Thomas. He was very gifted at taking bicycles apart and reassembling them, as well as, an avid hunter and fisherman. Karl is survived by two brothers, Wilbur Thomas and wife Beverly of Erie, Herbert “Mike” Thomas of Meadville, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Lowell Thomas and a sister, Wanda Van Guilder. No calling hours will be observed. A private service is being conducted for the family. Interment will be in Sanford Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com. FLOWERS