Thomas E. O'Brien

Thomas E. O’Brien, 82, formerly of Plum, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fawn Personal Care Home, Inc. He was born November 16, 1936 in Braddock, to the late Thomas J. and Florence (Watkins) O’Brien.

Tom served in the Army from 1955 to 1959 and met his future wife, Rosemarie Scheuplein while he was stationed in Germany. Tom worked as an Oil & Gas Drilling Consultant for Equitable Gas and the Doran & Associates before retiring in 1986.

            Tom is survived by his three children, Diane (Larry) Erickson, Charlotte, NC, Thomas J. (Lisa) O’Brien, Lower Burrell and Kevin O’Brien, Delmont; and grandchildren, Jordan, Delaney, and Cassidy O’Brien. He is also survived by his brother Robert O’Brien of North Huntingdon, sister, Maureen Doerr and her son Thomas of Winchester, MA. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Rosemarie (Scheuplein) O’Brien in 2000 and his brother, Charles O’Brien in 2011.

            We would like to thank the staff at Rosebrook where Tom lived for almost two years; and most recent, Shawn and the ladies at Fawn Personal Care home for the excellent care and support that Tom was given.

            A memorial Service for Tom will be held, Saturday, September 7 at 11 AM in Plum Creek Cemetery with Elder Richard Schachte officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CEMETERY AT 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Protectors, 533 Linden Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. VISIT: dusterfh.com