Thomas F. McLaughlin, 73, of Lower Saucon Township, died Nov. 7, 2015, at his residence. Born in New York, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frederick C. and Emma J. (Horn) McLaughlin. He was the partner of Maureen Lesniak for more than 20 years.

He was a 1957 graduate of the Hill School, Pottstown; and a 1961 graduate of Dartmouth University.

He was the vice president of labor relations for the Bethlehem Steel for 22 years. He then was an actor for 22 years, doing voice-overs, and making commercials and professional training films. He was in the movie “The Sixth Sense” starring Bruce Willis.

He played guitar with a local folk music group.

In addition to his partner, he is survived by two sons: Thomas C. of Branford, Conn. and James S. and his wife Shannon C. of Waldorf, Md.; and six grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Bob N.

Contributions may be made to the Alpha 1 Foundation - 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134; or to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.