Matthew L. Hoban

Matthew L. Hoban

Matthew Hoban Obituary

Matthew L. Hoban, 46 years of age of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Atlanta Georgia.

Born Monday, May 28, 1979 in Reading Pennsylvania the son of the late Nancy G. (Herring) Hoban. Matt is survived by; his father, James P. Hoban Sr.; brother, James P. Hoban Jr. of Germansville, Pennsylvania. Many friends and extended family also survive Matt.

A 1998 graduate of Exeter High School, Matt earned his associates degree in business administration from Pierce Junior College. Matt worked in the food industry for many years managing large specialty restaurants, he was an avid outdoorsman.

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

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

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

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