Thomas R. Radel, age 87, of Valley View, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on Tuesday, March 16, 1937, in Hegins Twp, a son of the late Guy Fred Radel and the late Ellen Mary (Romberger) Radel.

He retired from TRW/Chromalloy, Harrisburg. Tom was also involved in a business with his long time friend Darrell "Mickey" Klinger, together they built numerous houses in the area under the name Tomick, Inc.

Tom was a member of the Valley View Gun Club, a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Association, Lykens Valley Hunting Camp Driftwood, and a life member of the NRA.

He is survived by his wife Annette E (Paul) Radel, to whom he was married for 53 years.

He is also survived by seven daughters, Khris E Yuslum of Wiconisco, Tammy A Radel Wenrich of Lykens, Jana L Stackhouse and her husband Dale of Bloomsburg, Cheryl A Fetterolf and her husband Dave of Hegins, Deborah K Stutzman and her husband Timothy of Valley View, Roxane L Artz and her husband Jeffrey of Hegins, and Paula R Schadel and her husband Troy of Gratz; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth 'Libby" McSheehy of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Tom's wishes were to have no services.

Memorial contributions can be made to Valley View Gun Club Youth Fund, Drawer A, Valley View PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .