Thomas E. Bidwell

Thomas E. Bidwell

PORT ALLEGANY- Thomas E. Bidwell, 71, of Skinner Creek Rd. passed away Friday (Oct. 18, 2024) in his home, with family by his side.

Born October 25, 1952, in Bradford, he was a son of Malcolm E. and Caroline Wilcox Bidwell.  On Jun. 23, 1984, in Port Allegany, he married Debbie S. Alcock, who survives.

Tom was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1970.

He was the owner & operator of Bidwell Auto of Port Allegany, for many years.

Tom was a member of Port Allegany Moose Lodge 460, Sons of the VFW, Port Allegany, and was an avid pool player who enjoyed playing in many area pool leagues. His most enjoyable entertainment was dirt track racing, NASCAR racing, and following Dale Earnhardt. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Debbie, and mother Caroline Archetto of Port Allegany, are three sons, Shawn T. (Vanessa) Bidwell of Emporium, Thomas E. (Bridgette) Bidwell of Port Allegany, Izak T. Bidwell of Punxsutawney, PA; three daughters, Tammy L. (Sean) Camp of Port Allegany, Lisa M. Banks of Punxsutawney, Erica R. (Kyle) Babcock of Port Allegany; two foster sons, Tray and Ashton Rethmel both of Port Allegany; and a foster daughter, Ashley L. Carpenter of Buffalo, NY; and 15 grandchildren: Greyson, Cooper, & McKenzie Bidwell, Brayden and Landyn Babcock, Tyler and Alex Bidwell, Ariana Bidwell, Eloara Bachman, Ryker Camp, Dahsun Bidwell, Mariah VanHorn, Destinee Stiles, Jordan Jones and Baylee Jones; a brother, Barry L. (Rita) Bidwell of Erie, PA; and a sister, Janeal A. (Joseph) Hedman of Warren PA; and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Bidwell.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 22, 2024) and Wednesday (Oct. 23, 2024) from 10-11 a.m. in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will follow, with the Rev. Anthony Edgell, pastor of the Turtlepoint Evangelical Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lewis Run.

Memorials can be made to the Seneca Highlands IU9 CTC Automotive department, Port Allegany.

Condolences can be made to:  Debbie S.. Bidwell, 958 Skinner Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.