Thomas Paul Ellis

Thomas Paul Ellis, age 73, of Baden, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 8th, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born on April 5th, 1952, Tom was the youngest son of the late John and Ann Ellis of New Brighton, PA. He worked for J & L Steel until lay-offs caused him to search for a new career. He got his foot in the door as a mail carrier for the post office, and soon became a front desk clerk. He worked for the postal service for 35 years. Being a people person, he enjoyed his job and the connections he made within the community. When he was not working or playing music, he could be found on the golf course. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Jane; children, Ashley (Dustin) Spencer and Thomas (Wessam) Ellis; his grandchildren Aiden, Eli, Lily, and Scarlet; brother John (Kris) Ellis; many cousins, nieces and nephews, and his Aunt Goldie.  He loved all music, but tambura music most of all. It is hard to say what he enjoyed more, playing or teaching tambura. He taught tambura to anyone he had the opportunity to teach (his count had to be in the hundreds), and had “the patience of a saint.” Even up to the day before his passing, Tom talked about songs and arrangements he thought would be a good fit to play. He traveled the country and Eastern Europe, and meant so much to many people. Now he is on to his next grand adventure.   "I put up a good fight, and I love everybody. Dovidjenja.”

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM until blessing service at 7:00 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Burial will be private.