Claire G. Coombs

Claire Coombs (nee Gallagher) of Levittown, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was 94 years old.
Born in Yardley, PA on March 4, 1931, she was the daughter of Frank and Ada (Smith) Gallagher. She deeply treasured her siblings, the late Miriam Duerr (Charles), Annette Eisenbrey (Horace), Audrey Neely (Bill), Mary Jane (Donald) and Frank Gallagher Jr. (Ann).
Claire was a graduate of St. Mary's Cathedral High School, Trenton, NJ, where she served as Senior Class President.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald H. Coombs. Married in England in 1952, they later became original homeowners in the Vermilion Hills section of Levittown, residing there for 70 years. Claire was the proud and loving mother of sons, Jeffrey, Gary (Michele), Douglas (Eileen) and daughter, Beth Henninger (James Kirkham). She considered her loving neighbor, Kim McGee, a second daughter.
As a founding member of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Fallsington, she was active in the Women's Sodality. After the closing of St. Joseph's parish, she became a parishioner at Queen of the Universe, Levittown. Claire was devoted to her Catholic faith and instilled those values in her family.
Known as "Honey", she was adored by her nine grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. She delighted in being a part of their lives and celebrated their every accomplishment. Claire's greatest joy was being surrounded by family and she held dear her many life-long friendships. She leaves behind countless memories that will be forever cherished.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:00a.m. at Queen of the Universe Church, 2443 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00a.m. to 10:50a.m. at the church. Words of remembrance will be shared at 10:50 a.m. She will then be laid to rest alongside her husband at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
The family would like to extend their immense gratitude to the staff at Pickering Manor in Newtown for the wonderful care extended to Claire during her stay.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Penn State Dance Marathon (THON.org) or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the care of the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home 17 S. Delaware Avenue Yardley, PA 19067. Condolences for the family can be left at www.fitzgeraldsommerfuneralhome.com.