Warren M. Tompkins

August 22, 1930 - September 22, 2021

WARREN M. TOMPKINS Warren M. Tompkins, 91, of Hallstead, PA was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021 and was reunited with his beloved first wife of 50 years, Ida Mosser Tompkins; his second wife of 13 years, Janet Tingley Tompkins; his parents, Harold V. and Louise Tompkins; and his siblings, Harold and Irene. Warren is survived by his children, Vernon Tompkins, Alan Jay Tompkins, Donald (Linda) Tompkins, Mark (Cindy) Tompkins, and Gloria McCollum; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; siblings, Jean, Barbara, and Roland; and many nieces and nephews. Warren grew up in Hallstead, mostly on the Susquehanna River, fishing and ice skating on it. He worked on a farm initially, moved onto Swift’s Meat Packing Plant, and then to Stow’s Manufacturing. He then decided to purchase a farm and diligently worked hard to make it produce. The farm gave the family plenty to occupy four sons and daughter. In 1972, Warren also opened a Stihl dealership and repaired small engines, which he continued repairing small engines until he was 90. He was one of the founding members of Lawsville Free Methodist Church, and continued to actively participate in various ways. He was a devoted husband and father. Warren was a great example of a gentleman of The Greatest Generation and the Patriarch for our family. He demonstrated how to live. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Hallstead, PA. Interment will be made in Brookdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lawsville Free Methodist Church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 936, Hallstead, PA 18822.