Asa E. Thomas, 85, of Phoenix, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at Community-General Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and has lived in the Baldwinsville/Phoenix area since 1948. He worked for S & O Motor Lines for several years and then began work in 1962 for the Baldwinsville School District, first as a bus mechanic, and then in the maintenance department where he retired in 1990. Asa was also a volunteer at the Canton Woods Senior Center for several years.

Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Elnora "Ellie"; his children, David Thomas, Rodney (Diane) Thomas and Steven Thomas all of Phoenix; a grand daughter, Daisha Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00am Friday, January 21, 2011 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.