Thomas Robert Wolber

Thomas (Tom) Robert Wolber, age 68, passed away unexpectedly October 3, 2018, at his home in Easton, MD, after recent heart surgery. Tom was born in Utica, NY, on July 24, 1950, to the late Robert and Helen (Entwistle) Wolber. He attended local schools until moving to Berwyn, PA, with his family in 1964, where he graduated from Conestoga High School in 1969. He then joined the US Air Force proudly serving in the Intelligence Unit interpreting high altitude reconnaissance photos from 1969 to 1975, including a tour in Vietnam. Upon discharge, he attended the University of Maryland at College Park, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business and Management in 1980. Tom remained in Maryland where he owned and operated several businesses in the hospitality industry, including Shakey’s Pizza, Crown Gas Station, and Bob Evans Restaurant. He was a hardworking man who always put his employees first, and he will be remembered for his calm, laid-back nature, easy smile, and witty sense of humor. Tom retired from Bob Evans Restaurant in 2016. He enjoyed living the last 20 years on the Tred Avon River in Oxford, MD. Tom always enjoyed spending time at his family camp on Kayuta Lake in NY. He loved golfing, fishing, horseraces, and attending Ravens and Capitals games with friends. Tom was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend as well as a proud veteran who loved his family, friends, and country. Tom is survived by his loving family: sister Chris Wolber, New Hartford, NY; brother Jim (Pam) Wolber, Whitesboro, NY; nephews Paul Wolber (Barbara Ranninger), The Netherlands and Jeffrey (Chloe) Wolber, NYC; niece Andrea (Nick) Wilson; and greatnephew Lucas Wilson, New Hartford, NY; and many cherished cousins along with countless lifelong friends, with special mention of Tom Lindsay and Bryan Baudler. Tom was predeceased by his parents and younger brother Michael. A Celebration of Life was held in Severna Park, MD. A private family service with military honors was held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro, NY. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory may consider the Fisher House where Tom stayed: Fisher House at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, Washington DC 20422; online at https://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/houses/house-locations/dc-va-medical-center/. Fisher House provides free housing for veterans and their families during hospitalization at the VA Medical Center.

Thomas Robert Wolber

July 24, 1950 - October 3, 2018