THOMAS WILEY ATHERTON III, age 76; beloved husband of Linda (nee Tweddell) for 48 years; brother of Joyce Atherton and Larry Atherton; uncle of Lisa Sheesley (Charles); great-uncle of Logan Marks and Grace Sheesley; brother-in-law of Carla Rae Tweddell; dog daddy of Salty and Pepper. Thomas was a devoted model train hobbyist whose creativity brought miniature railroads to life. Model train building was one of his lifelong passions. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 from 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.