Ann M. Thomas, 81, of Clifford Township, PA., died Tuesday morning, October 1, 2013 at the Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of Delbert Thomas who died on October 11, 2011. Born May 22, 1932 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Barrett Ruddy. Ann graduated from South Catholic High School in 1950 and later that year married Delbert, her husband of 63 years. She was a truly dedicated mother and grandmother, always putting the needs of her family before her needs. The pride in her children and grandchildren was evident to everyone she met. She was a fantastic cook, not only preparing thousands of delicious meals, but also canning and freezing all the fresh fruits and vegetables from her husband's garden. She created a nurturing home and hosted countless family gatherings and parties, where all were welcomed. During their retirement years, her and her husband ran an antique business, learning new things everyday, and welcoming customers into their shop and home, which meant there was always someone extra for dinner. Ann and her husband nurtured their children in their Catholic faith. For many years she was the president of the Altar and Rosary Society at Saint Mary's of the Lake Parish, Lake Winola, PA. and was currently a member of St. John Vianney Parish in Montdale and Royal, PA. Her children and grandchildren will miss her vibrant personality and constant love and support. She is survived by five children: Deborah Van de Castle and husband Raymond of Hanover, PA., Brian Thomas and wife Yulia of Augusta, GA., Ann Marie Ford and husband Kenneth of Clifford Township, PA., Laurie Cobb and husband Norris of Kingsley, PA. and Daniel Thomas and wife Cynthia of Forest City, PA.; 15 grandchildren: Micheal Thomas, Eliza Cobb, Claire Van de Castle, Kyle Thomas, Thomas Van de Castle, Christopher Ford, Brooke Haynes, Deliana Cobb, Kaitlyn Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Totianna Van de Castle, David Cobb, Brandon Thomas, Brianna Thomas and Benjamin Thomas; one sister: Rose Thoman of Hudson, MA.; a sister-in-law: Dorothy Kreckman of Tunkhannock, PA.; a brother-in-law: Jack Thomas of Newton Twp., PA.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six siblings: Alice Wright, Theresa Miller, Jean Neary, Thomas Ruddy, Mary Otley and Joseph Ruddy. The funeral was held Friday, October 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Pius X Church, Route 106, Royal, PA., celebrated by Rev. Michael J. Kirwin, pastor. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA. Pallbearers: Raymond Van de Castle and Norris Cobb - son-in-laws; Thomas Van de Castle, David Cobb, Micheal, Joseph, Brandon and Kyle Thomas - grandsons. Friends called Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 6-9 PM. Mass 10:30 am Friday, October 4, 2013 St. Pius X Church, Royal, PA Route 106 Royal, Pennsylvania, United States