Thomas H. Taylor, 71, of Bethel Township passed away September 20, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 23, 1949, and the son of the late James and Hattie (Martin) Taylor. Tom was a coal miner for Penn Allegheny Coal Company for many years, before starting his own business; T & T Tree Service. Tom enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, camping, fishing, and golfing. He loved his Sunday family dinners where his children and grandchildren spent the day having cold beers and their favorite foods. Tom was a Father to everyone his smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, sharing 31 years together and 16 of those of marriage, Barbara Marie Blystone Taylor of Bethel Township; one son, Thomas Taylor Jr. of Brick Church; four daughters LeaAnn (Edward) Paul of Leechburg, Rebecca (Jason) Dosch of Ford City, Nicole Taylor of Gilpin, and Shelby Taylor of Gilpin; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, John Taylor of Logansport, James Taylor of Ohio, and Stanley Taylor of Logansport; Four sisters, Ruth Gamble of Leechburg, Jimi Havry of West Sunbury, Anna Werthmeier of Indiana, and Gaynell (Vernon) LeBret of Washington; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by a brother, Richard Taylor and a sister, Marge Avey. Family and Friends will be received on September 26, 2020, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm followed by an 8:00 pm service at The Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift PA 15690; 724-567-7006. Pastor Lee Rupert will be officiating. There will also be a celebration of Tom's life on Sunday, September 27. 2020, at the Bethel Fire Hall in Bethel Township at 1:00 pm, a covered dish is welcomed. Online condolences may be made Gamblefh.com.