Julia “Jewell” Thomas of Penn Hills died on Thursday, September 6, 2012. 

Jewell was the dear wife of the late Harry Thomas; mother of Ronald (Patricia) Thomas, Pamela (Glen) Hopkins, and Gary (Donna) Thomas; grandmother of Scott Hopkins, Emilie (Jason) Renaldy, Merritt Thomas, and Andrea (James) Henderson. Great-grandmother of Caroline and Alexandra Renaldy.  Jewell was per-deceased by seven brothers and sisters.  She is also survived by her special niece Mary Jo and her husband Chuck Miller, and her special nephew, Frank and his wife Kerry Riley. 

Professional arrangements were entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC. Oakmont.