Gary J. Brode

Gary J. Brode, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg. He was 65 years old.

Born on July 29, 1960, in Coaldale, Gary was the son of the late John W. "Jack" and Eleanor L. (Hain) Brode. A 1978 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Gary spent his career in the warehouse industry and previously worked at the former Morgan Knitting, Leiby's Restaurant, and Atlas Powder Co. He was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua.

A devoted father and grandfather, Gary is survived by his sons, Brian Brode, and his wife, Anna, Chad Brode and his wife Sarah; and his daughters, Shannon Schwalm and her husband, Steven, Crystal Leary and her fiancé, Michael DiNapoli, and Stephanie Brode and her life partner, Stephen St. John. He will be deeply missed by his many grandchildren: Ryan and Brianna Schwalm; Gabriella, Hailee, Madison, Parker, Cooper, and Rowan Brode; and Damian D. Gigli, Alivia Leary, PFC Freeman Leary, Garret Leary, John Leary, IV and Autumn Farber. He is also survived by his brother, Michael T. Brode, and his wife, Lori. Also surviving is the mother of his children Candy Glover.

Gary was preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Teter and Sharon Zehner, and his brother, John Brode.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 25th at 11am at Sky View Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Contributions can be made to Primitive Methodist, 55 Hunter Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com