The Life of Thomas L. Singley III
Thomas L. Singley III, MD, 91, of Latrobe, formerly of Moon Township, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 in the Loyalhanna Care Center. He was born May 9, 1931 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Thomas L. Singley Jr. and Irene (Ferguson) Singley. Tom was a longtime resident of Moon Township, PA but grew up outside of Philadelphia where he became fond of the annual Mummers Parade which is held New Year’s Day and is the country's oldest continuous folk parade. He was also a Boy Scout and achieved the Boy Scouts of America’s highest achievement rank of Eagle Scout. He played the clarinet and saxophone and was a member of the Moonlighters Big Band in Havertown, PA.
He was a 1953 graduate of Grove City College where he played in the marching band. He also met his future wife June while attending Grove City. He then graduated from Jefferson Medical School and performed his residency at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ. In 1959, while serving his residency, he correctly diagnosed and treated a family with fish poisoning, which helped identify and avoid a possible major health emergency. As a result, he was awarded a resolution from the Senate of Pennsylvania extending their gratitude and appreciation for the part that he played in
averting a major disaster that could have resulted in the death of many citizens.
Prior to retirement, Dr. Singley practiced hematology and emergency medicine for over 30 years treating countless patients. He enjoyed music, golf, and his ever-present Pepsi-Cola. In addition to his parents, Dr. Singley was preceded in death by his wife, June (Chappell) Singley, and a son Scott A. Singley. He is survived by a son, James T. Singley (Maryann), a daughter Karen Mauldin; three grandchildren: Marissa Singley Garcia (Julian), Joshua T. Singley (Olivia), and Alexander J. Singley; and a great granddaughter Elliana Garcia.
Private interment will take place in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Singley Scholarship Fund, c/o Grove City College, 100 College Dr., Grove City, PA 16127; or to the Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation, One Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650.