David William Coombs Jr.

David William Coombs Jr. obituary, Whitehall, PA

David William Coombs Jr.

David Coombs Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2025.
David W. Coombs Jr., 69, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Allentown, David was the son of the late David W. Sr. and Seraphine M. (Solga) Coombs. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, class of 1973. For many years, David worked alongside his father and was the owner and operator of Coombs Machinery Rigging. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go hiking and camping especially with his closest companions, his dogs: Rocky and Rylee. David enjoyed bird watching at the shore, biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and 4 wheeling his trucks with his friends. Over the years, David collected antique Jeeps and was active in the WWII reenactments. He was a member of multiple VFWs throughout the Lehigh Valley. Growing up he was the head of the "Pump House Gang" in Whitehall and he adored all his pets and animals over the years.

Surviving are his sisters: Linda and her husband John Hertzog, Charlotte wife of the late J Russell Law, and Joan Coombs. David was predeceased by his sisters Barbara Heydt and Sera Jane Coombs wife of Keith Esmail. Nieces and Nephews: Robert Jr., Melissa, Tara, Rene, Zachary, Radnor, Remington, Courtney, Brandon, Jason, Eric, Maxwell, Charles and India. Great Nieces and Great Nephews: Tristan, Tucker Jr., Tressa, Olivia, Rory and Roshan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00AM on Saturday June 21, 2025, at St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Catasauqua. Calling Hours are 6:00-8:00PM on Friday June 20, 2025, in the O'Donnell Funeral Home in Catasauqua and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30AM in the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in David's memory to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, care of the O'Donnell Funeral Home.

The family asks that you bring your favorite picture of David, and the dress code is Casual, Formal or Hiking!

Online condolence may be made at www.odonnellfuneralhomes.com

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July 12, 2025

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Tim Hawk

July 12, 2025

I was saddened and surprised to hear about Dave Coomb's passing. I met Dave when he was about 18 (over 50 years ago) and he came to study the Martial Arts with me. He attained the high level of the Black Belt ranking and maintained his interest in the Arts over the years. He became a good friend and we kept our contact over all that time! Dave you will be missed but never forgotten. May you truly rest in Peace. Tim Hawk

Greg Peters

July 1, 2025

I hired Dave on numerous jobs to move machinery for us that no one else would. Always pleased with his work. RIP Dave.

Greg Peters/ Action Machinery Co.

Tom Dougherty

June 25, 2025

David was all about love for his family and luckily for us his arms embraced his friends as family too. Looking at pictures and triggering memories made me realize how he affected all of us around him. All the truck camping knowledge and adventures we have had at "Camp David" and continue to have in the future, we owe to David. Our friend by the fire, the guy leading the hike up the trail, the Loyalsock Winter Camper and our Starman. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Garry Tapler

June 20, 2025

David was and still is a great friend. The visits while in his jeeps will be missed.

Joe Owens

June 20, 2025

Sad to say farewell. You were a great guy.

Joseph Bobenich

June 20, 2025

Sorry for your loss I went to central catholic with David he was a great guy he will be missed

Donald J. Clouser

June 20, 2025

I have had the privilege of working with Dave & his crew for many years. He and his crew have moved a lot of machinery for us over the years. His knowledge of textile machinery always amazed me. We also shared a few common interests. I have always enjoyed spending time with him weather it was work or in conversation. He will be sorely missed by me and many many others!

Tony Conticelli

June 20, 2025

David was my classmate at Central Catholic, class of 73. He sat behind me for 4 years in home room. More recently I enjoyed reconnecting with him at our class reunions. He will be missed. Gone too soon. Rest in peace David.

Tony Conticelli

Angela Breon

June 19, 2025

I'll sure miss David's visits to the Loyalsock State Forest and seeing his big smile while he would pull up to visit at the Hillsgrove Station.

Angela

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