Thomas L. Baxter, 66, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away Sunday,February 8, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Tom was born April 16, 1948 in Teaneck, NJ, a son of the late Prescott G. and Eileen M. (Galipeau) Baxter. After graduating from Pascack Valley Regional High School, Tom received an Associates degree from SUNY Agricultural and Technical College in Cobleskill, NY. In 1971 he earned his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture at Louisiana State University. Tom owned and operated Tom Baxter Sales, a tire repair and tool supply business, inthe Hackensack NJ areafor several years before relocatingto Bradford County. On Sept. 15, 1984, he married the former Karen Kulis in Hickory, MD.

Tom always loved being outdoors; especially when hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle or boating. He also enjoyed reading, watching baseball, golf and NASCAR on TV and anything to do with trains.

Surviving is his wife of over 30 years, Karen; two daughters, Kim Baxter and Diane Baxter both of Col. X Rds.; three siblings, John P. Baxter of Portsmouth, VA, Eileen M. Randman of Atlanta, GA and Susan T. Labrecque of Plymouth, MA, also several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Calling hours are 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton followed by a memorial service in celebration of Tom's life. Those who wish may consider a memorial in his name to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 4383 Bethlehem, PA 18018 or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike Ste 300 Rockville, MD 20852.