Hi Elizabeth,
Your Thomas may be the brother of Jacob JANDA.
(GGF) Jacob JANDA died in Allegheny City, PA. On 28 Oct 1886, he was only 40 years old. He had Consumption, (TB), he was a stone cutter by trade.
He lived at #96 Madison 4th ward. His death record says he was from Germany. Al other info says family was Bohemian.
We don't have all the puzzle pieces together, when we do we will let you know.
Blessings Laurie YANDA-Byrd (JANDA)