Thomas R. Lakin, Sr.

Thomas R. “Tom” Lakin, Sr., 83, of South Greensburg, died, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home. He was born August 28, 1942, in Greensburg, a son of the late Donald Lakin and Alice Ryan Lakin. Tom was a member of South Greensburg Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, he worked as a printer for the Tribune Review. Tom was a life member of South Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed bowling and playing softball in the fire department league. He also enjoyed being outdoors and vacationing at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Most of all, Tom loved being with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine Mae Smith Lakin; also, his son, Thomas R. Lakin, Jr. Thomas is survived by his children, Terri Reese (George) and Jay Lakin (Kim); his grandchildren, Rob Reese (Shannon), Taylor Germovsek (Pat), Rachel Reese, Mandi Leonard (Casey), Kacie Chmiel (Chris), Brittney Brown (Drew), Ty Lakin (Lindsey), Nicole Plues (Brian), Kelsey Fleegle (Zach) and Tony Lakin; his great-grandchildren, Paisley, Coleman, Lakin, Kai, Carter, Lorelei, Mason, Reagan, Harper, Wyatt and another on the way; his brother, Ron Lakin (Marlene); sister, Donna Garrison; also, a number of nieces and nephews. Services and interment for Tom are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Arrangements are being handled by Kepple-Graft Funeral Home, Greensburg. For online condolences, please visit, www.kepplegraft.com.