JANE THOMASJan. 22, 2017Jane F. Thomas, 89, of Nicholson, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock.She was born on July 31, 1927, in Troy, N.Y., daughter of the late Charles and Anna Wobroch Albrecht of Watervliet, N.Y.Jane was educated in the St. Patrick Elementary School in Watervliet, N.Y., and graduated from Averill Park Central High School in 1945. She then went to the Mildred Elley Secretarial College in Albany, N.Y., and then worked as a medical secretary in the Rensselaer County health department in Troy, N.Y.Jane ('Janie' to her friends) was called by the lord to be with her late husband John W. 'Jack' Thomas, the man of her dreams, whom she married April 12, 1948. Jack was a state trooper when they married. He passed away Jan. 18, 1990.She had a love for dance, singing, and big band music. She was a dance instructor and sang with a local band.Jane was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Nicholson and a member of the Legion of Mary visiting the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock giving spiritual support to the residents.She also volunteered at the church bingo and clothes closet. Jane touched the heart and lives of many by kindness and thoughtfulness. She was truly loved by her family and friends and will be remembered as an inspiration to all.On behalf of Jane, the family would like to express its deepest appreciation for the excellent and professional care received from the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock and AseraCare Hospice.Jane is survived by two sons: Barry Thomas and wife, Debbie of Center Valley, and Robert Thomas of Nicholson; one daughter, Debbie Kirchoff and husband, Dan of Dalton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.She was predeceased by a sister Marjorie Kennedy; and a brother Charles Albrecht.A Mass of Christian burial celebrated by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 205 Main Street, Nicholson.Interment will take place in the Nicholson Cemetery.A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the St. Patrick's Church, 205 Main Street, Nicholson, PA 18446-0409