Thomas George Kolasa, Sr., 70, of Littlestown, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the home of his youngest daughter, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Debra L. (Ravenscroft) Kolasa, Littlestown; together they shared 47 years of marriage.
Born June 9, 1954, in Michigan City, IN, he was the son of the late Henry Norman and Dorothy Ann (Uselton) Kolasa.
Thomas was a truck driver for 42 years, driving locally for Consolidated Freightways, Emigsville; L&H Trucking, Hanover; A&S Kinard Trucking, York; and AFCO, Shippensburg. He was a member of Bethel Church, Littlestown, and was an avid Chicago Bears fan (da Bears!) Thomas was an excellent provider for his family, and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Rebecca Smith and husband Nicholas, Michigan City, IN, Amanda Kolasa, Gettysburg, PA, Roseanna Kolasa, Gettysburg, PA, Thomas G. Kolasa, II and wife Courtni, Hanover, PA, Caitlin Kolasa, Gettysburg, PA and Julia Little and husband Jay, Littlestown, PA; sisters, Judy Vasquez and Norma Jean Sofranko, both of Michigan City, IN; brother, Ron Kolasa and wife Gail, Sardis, TN; sisters-in-law, Connie Kolasa, Michigan City, IN, Jean Kolasa, North Judson, IN and Tammy Sobieski, Michigan City, IN; 23 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and his loving Chihuahuas, Dixie and Elsa, who were always on his lap.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Chris, Norman, Paul, and Stanley Kolasa, and brother Robert.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.