Thomas C. Olinger, 69, of Waynesburg, PA formerly of Washington, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born June 17, 1953, in Washington, PA the son of the late Charles E. and Cecelia Kapis Olinger. Mr. Olinger was a 1971 graduate of Trinity High School and also graduated from Gateway Tech. in Pittsburgh, PA. He worked as a coal miner for 33 years. Mr. Olinger also had his private pilot license and enjoyed flying and HAM radios. He also enjoyed tinkering with all kinds of electronics and was proficient in HVAC/R repair. Mr. Olinger will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Surviving is a son, Brian Olinger, of Washington, and a daughter, Elizabeth “Buffy” (Denny) Furbee of Bentleyville.

Deceased in addition to his parents is a brother, James Olinger.

Friends will be received on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. the hour of a funeral service in the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson at E. Katherine Ave., Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Owner/Supervisor, S. Timothy Warco II, Director, Holly Renay Warco, Director, Park N. Crosier, Director. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to United Mine Workers of America at www.umwa.org. Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com

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