In Memoriam: Thomas Allan Yocum, MSN, CRNA (1970-2023)

Thomas Allan Yocum, MSN, CRNA, 53, of North Abington Twp., Pennsylvania, died November 14, 2023 at home. He was the husband of Patricia Gaffney Yocum. The couple had been married for 26 years.

Born March 20, 1970, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Thomas Albert and Julie (Scavo) Yocum. A 1988 graduate of Old Forge High School, where he excelled in academics and sports, having been part of the champion football team. He received his Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Scranton, having earned his Master of Science degree in nursing with honors from Wilkes University, becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Having more than 31 years of diverse experiences, his colleagues held him in the highest regards for his professional excellence and compassionate care. He was affiliated with Lehigh Valley Heath Network Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

His true love was his family; his loving wife was his best friend, he cherished his sons, and had a fond loving relationship with his sister. He lived life to its fullest, racing his sports cars, fishing with his friends, a most dedicated Steelers and Penguins fan. He had an extended family with his love for animals. He enjoyed his dogs and raising chickens.

Tom lived and enjoyed life by medically serving others, caring for animals, enjoying the outdoors, cooking and baking and adoring his family. His gentle smile will be sadly missed.

Also surviving are two sons, Thomas Alexander Yocum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Jonathan Ross Yocum, BSN, RN, Hershey, Pennsylvania; and a sister, Jamie Yocum, Tallahassee, Fla.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. For directions or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.

This obituary was originally published on Jennings Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.’s website.

Here is a link to the online obituary: https://www.jenningscalvey.com/obituaries/thomas-yocum-crna-msn