Gerald G. Thornton

Gerald Glenn Thornton, age 69, of Avondale, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a very courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the husband of Barbara (Leck) Thornton with whom he shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late George Frank Thornton and Lenore Rittenbaugh Thornton of Phoenixville. 

Gerald graduated from Phoenixville Area High School in 1973. He retired from Chester County Prison after 35 years.  He loved his family, friends, golf, and traveling.   He will be remembered for being the life of the party, the first one on the dance floor, and last one off. 

In addition to his wife, Barbara Leck Thornton and his mother, Lenore Thornton, he is survived by daughters, Rebecca Thornton Hochhaus, wife of Michael, Jennifer Thornton McPhillips, wife of Patrick, and Katie Thornton Tihansky, wife of John; nine beautiful grandchildren, Mackenzy, Michael, Alexa, Madison, Nicholas, Zachery, Grace, Christopher, and Penelope; brothers, George Thornton, Brian Thornton; sister, Sharon Schiele; and many more family and friends. 

You are invited to visit with Gerry’s family and friends from 10:00-11:00AM on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 401 North Union St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 11:00AM. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lymphoma Foundation of America. www.lymphomahelp.org

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To view Gerry's online obituary and leave a tribute, please visit www.griecofunerals.com