East Liverpool, Ohio- Thomas Louis "Tom" Gulutz, 79, of Lynn Street passed away Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at 11:30 am at the East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born February 28th, 1945 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late James Vincent and Thelma Mae Anson Gulutz. A lifetime area resident, Tom retired from the United States Post Office in 2000 after more than 30 years of service. Most of Tom's postal service work was at the former East End location, where many of the regular patrons affectionately dubbed him the "Postmaster of Station A." Tom also worked as a host at the Sturgis House for several years. He then served as a maintenance man at the 1st United Methodist Church of East Liverpool.

A veteran of the United States Army serving in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Tom was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in East Liverpool.

A member and former volunteer for the East Liverpool High School Alumni Association, Tom also served on the ELHSAA board of directors. Most recently, he served as president of the F.I.S.H. organization, where he was an active volunteer for several years. He also served as president of the former East Liverpool Area Meals on Wheels organization.

Tom was known for his winning smile, friendliness, and faithful service to his community, which he loved. Tom also was a lover of outdoors and was an equally faithful friend to the wildlife that surrounded his home, feeding the birds, deer and wild turkeys that were frequent visitors. Above all Tom loved his family and was its rock.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Gulutz, whom he married September 11th, 1969, at home. There are two sons, Justin Gulutz of East Liverpool, and Vincent Gulutz and his companion, Denise of East Liverpool; and two grandchildren, Gina A. Gulutz and her companion, Jordan, and Liam E. Gulutz.

In addition, he leaves behind two sisters, Thelma Jean Hall of Bradenton, Florida, and Gina L. Gulutz of East Liverpool.

He is survived by one niece, Robin Gulutz Argeros and her husband, John and their three children; and two sisters-in-law, Sharon Moore Smith of Texas and her children and Diana Grafton and her husband, Tim of Texas, and their family.

Besides his parents, Tom was also preceded in death by one brother, James E. Gulutz.

Friends may visit the family on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home in East Liverpool. Pastor Karen Goss will officiate a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Family and friends will gather at the 1st United Methodist Church immediately following the service.