Thomas J.

Kohl

Our heavenly father looked down on Tommy today and said, I think you've suffered enough. It's time to come home. Home where you'll be with family, friends, and pets. Home where there is no more suffering, only peace. Home where you are forever young. Tommy went home today, November 9, 2026.

Tommy was 79 years old and was the husband of Linda (Franckowiak) Kohl for 54 years. He was the son of the late William and Pauline (Bonsall) Kohl. He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. He was retired for the past 9 years, last working at L&B Water Co. of Ephrata. He was a member of Gouglersville Fire Company.

In addition to his wife, Tommy is survived by his loving children, Brian Kohl and Jami Faus. He has four beautiful grandchildren, Brylee, Brady, Devin, and Mason. Also surviving are siblings William H. Kohl, Raymond Kohl, Theodore Kohl, Randy Kohl, Terry Kohl, and David Kohl, Inez Graves, Wynette Grace, Polly Kohl, and Kay Kohl. He was predeceased by brothers Richard Kohl and Robert Kohl.

Tommy loved hunting, fishing, Poker, NASCAR, his 2012 Nissan Frontier, and his 2 doxies, Bitsy and Lucy.

Tommy will always be remembered by his great sense of humor, his dedication to work, and his love of family. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday evening, November 16, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. A service will be held the next day, Tuesday, November 17, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Chapel of St. George, 3139 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association at https://donorservives.alz.org. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with arrangements.