Oliver, Thomas J. Thomas J. Oliver, 78, of Altoona, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Altoona. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, son of the late Thomas J. and Helen (Pitchford) Oliver. Thomas retired from Proctor-Silex. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his sister Joan Herbert of Wilkes-Barre, PA, three nephews: Ron Herbert of Wilkes-Barre, Joseph Herbert of Strasburg, VA, and William Herbert of Wilkes-Barre; four nieces: Helenne Herbert Barancho of Plains, PA, Kathi KaKasieleba of Dalls, PA, JoAnn Wade of Wilkes-Barre, and Cyndy Pugh of Wilkes-Barre; two cousins, Thelma Petrusky of Altoona and Judy Bolstridge of Wells, Maine.