- Date Of Birth: May 25, 1937
- Date Of Death: June 17, 2017
- State: Pennsylvania
Carla K. Thompson, 80, of Southwest Greensburg, died Saturday, June 17, 2017, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 25, 1937, in California, Pa., and raised in Monessen, a daughter of the late Elden S. and Marjorie S. Kent. Prior to retirement, she worked as a librarian for more than 30 years at Greensburg Salem High School and other institutions of learning. She received her bachelor’s degree from Clarion State College (Clarion University of Pennsylvania) and her master’s degree from West Virginia University. She was a member of Christ’s Church, Greensburg, for decades, where she was a member of the choir and Women’s Committee. Carla was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and has served as worthy grand matron of William E. Gelston Chapter 435 Jeannette Court 25, district deputy and many other Grand Chapter appointments. She also served as worthy grand matron of Eastern Star of Pennsylvania and had a general grand appointment to registration. Carla was also an active member in the Order of the Amaranth. She served as royal matron of amaranth of the Jeannette chapter and held several appointments in amaranth. She was also a past grand royal matron of Amaranth of Pennsylvania and deputy supreme royal matron of amaranth. Carla was also a member of the Daughters of the Nile and Daughters of Scotia, Lady MacGregor Lodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, James Kooser Thompson, in 2010. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Christina F. Bompiani and her husband, William J.; loving grandchildren, William J. Bompiani II and wife, Mandy, Michael C. Bompiani and his wife, Danyell, and Matthew T. Bompiani; precious great-grandchildren, Kayla Bompiani and Juliet Bompiani; a nephew, Elmer G. Schade; and her Scottish terriers, Maggie Mae and Gillie Marie.
Memorial Fund Christ’s Church
145 N. Main Street, Greensburg PA 15601
