Obituary of Thomas F. Edgreen
Port Allegany - Thomas Francis Edgreen, 75, of Eldred, passed away Sunday (December 10, 2023) at his home in Eldred.
He was born April 7, 1948 in Coudersport, PA, the son of Howard and Esther (Leete) Edgreen. On May 20, 2000 in Coreyville, PA, he married Doris Bender, who survives.
Tom was a 1966 graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended Alfred University and received a degree in Ceramic Engineering. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967 and served until 1969, during Vietnam.
Mr. Edgreen was employed at St. Gobain, now Ardagh Group, of Port Allegany, as a member of the job change crew and was crew leader. Tom retired in 2005 after 38 years of service from the time it was Pierce Glass Co.
He was a member of the PA Farm Bureau, where he was formerly on the state board of directors, was a life member of the VFW of Eldred, a life member of the American Quarter Horse Association, and was Past Commandant of the Marine Corps League; Bob Swanson Detachment of Mt. Jewett.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
two daughters: Tanya (Dave) Okerland of Smethport and Jeanette Dunn of Crosby
One son: Matt Edgreen of Port Allegany
Two grandchildren: Hailley and Ethan Edgreen
One sister: Diane Edgreen Debord of West Virginia
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Edgreen.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes, burial will be at the convenience of the family at the family farm.
A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Marine Corps League or the Eldred VFW. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.