John W. Thumma, 85 of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1931 in Carlisle, and was a son of the late David W. and Edna (Richwine) Thumma and was married to the late Pauline V. (Gochenauer) Thumma, who passed away on May 4, 2005.

John retired from the former Cincinnati Milacron in Carlisleafter 24 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Huntsdale Church of the Brethren, Carlisle.

He is survived by two sons; Gerald W. and his wife Darlene Thumma of Carlisle and Ronald and his wife Patricia Thumma of Newville, two daughters; Phebe and her husband Ernest Smith of Carlisle and Joyce and her husband Ron Negley of Shippensburg, three brothers; Richard, Alvin and Earl Thumma all of Carlisle and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers; Leroy and David Thumma, Jr.

A viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon at the Huntsdale Church of the Brethren, 170 Church Rd., Carlisle, PA 17015, with Rev. Darlene Stouffer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.