Thomas Z. “Tommy” Schreffler Jr.
Thomas Z. “Tommy” Schreffler, Jr., 69, of Philipsburg, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his residence.
Tommy was born on May 10, 1955, in Philipsburg, a son of the late Thomas Z. Schreffler, Sr. and Alice E. (Reish) Schreffler.
He was a graduate of the Philipsburg – Osceola Area High School.
During his working career, he was employed with several area businesses and organizations that included working as a grocery clerk for the former Philipsburg A&P, a gas station attendant at Richmond’s Mobil,
a custodian at the Moshannon Valley YMCA, a custodian at the Philipsburg First Presbyterian Church, a groundskeeper at the Philipsburg Elks Country Club and working part-time as a detailer for Thompson Expert Collision.
Tommy was raised in the Presbyterian faith. He was also a former member of the Chester Hill Volunteer Fire Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tim R. Schreffler.
He is survived by a sister, Dale E. Acela, of Newville, Pa.; a brother, David B. Schreffler and his wife, Joy, of Dillsburg, Pa.; two nieces, Alissa J. Acela and Jocelyn Draugelis (Brandon); four nephews: Michael A. Acela (Christina), Brian D. Schreffler, Eric G. Schreffler and William P. McCreary (Martha Rose); and numerous other extended family members.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11 am, at the Philipsburg B.P.O. Elks Lodge & Country Club, with Rev. Matt Purdy, officiating. The family will receive guests at the lodge on Saturday from 10 am until the time of the service.
Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Tommy’s memory to the Philipsburg Cemetery, P.O. Box 27, Philipsburg, Pa 16866
Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Philipsburg. Online condolences and memories may be shared at http://www.beezerheathfh.com
