Obituary of Robert M. Thomason

Robert M. Thomason, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Born in Elmira on October 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Harold and Thelma (Brooks) Thomason. Bob attended Elmira College and Cornell University. On July 17, 1954, he married Ellen M. Thomason in Elmira. Bob was manager of a model shop for 41 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed farming, fishing, dancing, and carpenter work to the extent that Bob and Ellen built their own home using lumber from the trees in their woods. Surviving are his sons, Jeffery Thomason and Donald (Cheryl) Thomason both of Odessa; friend, Sharon Wood; brother, William (Mary) Thomason of Bradenton, FL; and two grandchildren, Ashley Thomason and Alicia (Blake) Mahaney. He was predeceased by his wife, Ellen M. Thomason, his sister, Marlene Cowilich; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Thomason. Services will be private. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Odessa. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls.