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Thomas "Tom" Leo Karg (1932-2026), age 93, died peacefully in his home Sunday, November 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Elaine; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Ying; and sister, Vicki Plues. Tom grew up in Cleveland, moving to the small town of Fryburg, PA where his family owned a general store. Shortly after working for the Atomic Power Division at Westinghouse following high school, he entered the US Army during the Korean War, serving in the Pacific with the Signal Corps. Following his service, he graduated from technical school through the GI Bill, where he learned the burgeoning trade of industrial air conditioning. From there, he became one of Trane Corporation’s foremost specialists on CenTraVacs, sending him around the world during the 1960s and 70s introducing air conditioning to water-deprived regions. With his skill set, he co-founded the Tobey-Karg Corporation that still operates today from Pittsburgh. Tom loved sports and was an avid golfer into his later years. His resilience permeated every aspect of his life until the very end, through his work, and his relentless devotion to family.
Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 12-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com