Home Coming Services will be held for Tommy from the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00AM (VIEWING:10:00AM – 11:00AM) with the Rev. Dr. Patricia McAllister officiating. Interment will follow in Habeckers Mennonite Cemetery.

Thomas L. Jankans, 74, of 454 Chestnut St., Columbia, PA passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Luther Gilbert and Estella Jankans Henderson.

He retired from Harris Hub where he was employed in Production. He was a member of the former Harvey T. Makle American Legion Post # 722. Tommy never missed a cook out and everyone was welcomed when he had his own. He was loved and respected by everyone, but most of all he loved his family.

Surviving are the following sisters: Cora wife of Larry Dowdle of York, PA, Judith wife of George Benson of Columbia, PA, Joanne wife of Rosemond “Yak” Gilbert of York, PA, Beverly wife of Melvin Sloan of Seneca, SC, Gloria Jean wife of William Boyer of Lancaster, PA, Diane Parker of York, PA, Cathy wife of Charles Sanders of Marietta, PA, Mae wife of Ricky Colon, Joyce Gilbert, Christine Gilbert all of Columbia, PA, and Brenda Graham of Kannapolis NC.

 Surviving are the following Brothers; Tony Henderson, husband of Sonia Henderson, Luther Gilbert of Marietta, Warren Gilbert wife of Gail Gilbert, Bruce Gilbert, Eugene Gilbert (all of Columbia), and Shawnte Henderson, of York, PA.

Host of nieces and nephews

He was predeceased by his Mother; Estelle Jankans Henderson, Father; Luther Charles Gilbert, grandparents, Catherine and William “Honey” Jankans, sisters; Kay Valez, Rosalie Gilbert, brothers; Ostell Henderson and Gerald Henderson.

Home Coming Services will be held for Tommy from the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00AM (VIEWING:10:00AM – 11:00AM) with the Rev. Dr. Patricia McAllister officiating. Interment will follow in Habeckers Mennonite Cemetery.

The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial Contributions in Tommy's memory may be made to the Mt. Zion AME Church, 222 S. 5th St. Columbia, PA 17512

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