Carl William (CT) Thuran

Carl William (CT) Thuran, 82, prior to residing in Phoenix, Ariz., and Las Vegas, Nev., and until recently of Mill Hall, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Hillside Senior Living, Montoursville, Pa.

Carl was born in Canton, Ohio, to Sarah and Carl F. Thuran on Aug. 1, 1942.

He earned a certificate in Computers and then joined the Navy. He worked until retirement for Choice Hotels International for a number of years.

He enjoyed restoring cars, car shows, boating and camping.

He was a member of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lock Haven and most recently attended services at the United Methodist Church in Mackeyville.

On July 17, 1965 he married Linette (Bottorf) Thuran in Las Vegas, Nev.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Williams, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Christopher Thuran, and his wife, Mary; grandchildren, Justin Thuran, Oklahoma City, Okla., Jade Crespo and her husband, Stanley, and Jenna Thuran; great-grandchildren, Arlo, Asher and Niko Crespo, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Mary (Robert) Steinbacher and Evelyn (Larry) Rhine, of Mill Hall.

A private graveside service will be held for family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clinton County SPCA, 33 Mill Hill Road, Lock Haven, PA 17745.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hillside Senior Living for the excellent care and compassion shown Carl while he resided at the facility.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC.

Online thoughts and memories can be made at www.GedonFuneralHomes.com and the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page.