Rock A. McGonigle

Rock A. McGonigle obituary, Whitehall, PA

Rock A. McGonigle

A. McGonigle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Catasauqua on Jan. 22, 2026.
Rock A. McGonigle, 57, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. Formerly of Catasauqua, he was born on April 22, 1968 to the late William "Mack" McGonigle and Darlene (Miller) McGonigle.

After graduating from Catasauqua High School in 1986, Rock attended Lehigh Carbon Community College. He later went on to work for The Morning Call. In his 20+ years at the paper, he worked in many areas, including packaging, the print shop, and pre-press. Most recently, Rock worked as a Print and Mail Supervisor for DMS in Allentown.

When he wasn't working, he loved hunting and fishing, especially in Bradford County with his son and friends. Rock also had a passion for gardening in the summer months. A lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, Rock enjoyed watching sports as well as coaching his son's baseball team.

Surviving is his son, Ryan A. McGonigle, former wife, Lisa, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his brother William "Billy" McGonigle.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Catasauqua is entrusted with the arrangements.

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