David E. Hontz

David E. Hontz

David E. Hontz, 94, of Mahoning Township, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at home. He was the husband of the late Minna E. (Heine) Hontz. They celebrated 57 years of marriage before her passing on Feb. 21, 2012.

Prior to retiring, he was the owner-operator of Hontz Oil, Inc., Lehighton, and previously owned and operated several Sinclair and BP gas stations in the area.

Born in East Mauch Chunk, he was the son of the late Eugene W. and Selma L. (Peschel) Hontz.

David was a member of St. Peter's Church of West Penn, where he also was a member of the Retirees and a former board member and volunteered at numerous church functions.

He was also an active life member of the Mahoning Township Lions Club for 57 years and a Melvin Jones recipient. He held many offices over the years, but proudly Tail Twister, which he injected fun, humor and enthusiasm into club meetings and activities.

David was a veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving in the U.S. Army and having attained the rank of Sergeant.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife to New England and the Cape Cod area, the Jersey Shore and around the world. He enjoyed planting flowers and trips to their cabin at Dotter's Corner.

He was also preceded in death by a brother Lewis; and sisters, Marion Benninger and Edna Pagel.

Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, St. Peter's Church, West Penn, 184 St Peter's Rd., Tamaqua, with the Rev. Cliffert Herring officiating. Call 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Private interment, Lehighton Cemetery. Contributions in his name may be made to the church, 18252. Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 W. Penn Pike, Rt. 309, New Ringgold. Online condolences can be offered at www.hartmanfuneralhomeinc.com.