Thomas C. Creighton

This article is about Pennsylvania politician. For other people, see Thomas Creighton (disambiguation).

Thomas C. Creighton (February 19, 1945 – July 24, 2022) was a Republican Party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 37th District, serving from 2001 through 2013.

Tom Creighton
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 37th district
In office January 2, 2001 – 2013
Preceded by	Katie True
Succeeded by	Mindy Fee
Personal details
Born	(1945-02-19)February 19, 1945 Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	July 24, 2022(2022-07-24) (aged 77) Manheim, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sandra W. Creighton
Residence	Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Juniata College Indiana University
Website	www.repcreighton.com

Career

Creighton held a number of positions prior to his political career, including a plant engineer/manager for Kellogg Company a research engineer for the National Bureau of Standards and a research scientist for Armstrong World Industries. Creighton has also been an instructor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a science teacher in the Altoona Area School District. His prior elected offices include Judge of Elections and Township Supervisor in Rapho Township, Pennsylvania.

Creighton was elected in 2000 to replace Katie True, who retired from the House in order to run for Pennsylvania Auditor General. He was re-elected three times.

Creighton sat on the House Commerce, Judiciary, and State Government committees.

Personal

Creighton was a resident of Rapho Township, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. He earned a B.S. degree in physics from Juniata College and a master's degree in physics and mathematics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He died on July 24, 2022, at the age of 77.

External links

• Representative Creighton official web site
• Profile at the Pennsylvania House

• Profile at Vote Smart