Wendy Rae Thomas, of West Middlesex, passed away early Friday morning, September 13, 2019, in her residence. She was 70.

Mrs. Thomas was born February 19, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of Dora Pearson and raised by her grandparents, Ray L. and Blanche M. Pearson. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1968.

Wendy was employed by Perkin's Restaurant, Hermitage, where she worked as both a line chef and a server. She also worked in the same capacities at Guliano's Italian Restaurant in Brookfield, OH.

Wendy was of the Presbyterian Faith.

She was a former member of both the Shenango Twp. and West Middlesex Volunteer Fire Dept.

Wendy loved her cats and watching soap operas on television. She was also an avid NASCAR and football fan.

Her husband, Christopher W. Thomas, whom she married May 12, 1993, passed away October 24, 2018.

She is survived by a son, James E. (Betsy) Blaire, II, of Franklin, PA; two sisters, Debbie McNamara, of West Middlesex; and Sharee (Todd) Cutshaw, of Ohio; three brothers, Charles (Janet) Kretchek; Frank (Linda) Kretchek; and Kurt (Loreen "Beanie") Kretchek, all of Hermitage; a grandson, Cody S.R. Blaire; and a great grandson, Isaac Blaire.

In addition to her husband, mother and grandparents, Wendy was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Blaire; and a sister, Roberta Kretchek.

In keeping with her wishes, a memorial service will be held at a later date.