Thomas Hallahan

Thomas Rogers Hallahan, 71, of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.

He was born on July 10, 1954, to the late Catherine Rogers Hallahan and the late William L. Hallahan in The Bronx, NY. He earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He retired as a Supervising Investigator from the Office of the District Attorney of Kings County and was a first responder of the events on 9/11.

Tom loved steam trains and collecting American Flyer S-gauge model trains, traveling, history and above all, spending time with family. He was very proud of his Irish heritage and spent over 20 years visiting Ireland and living in Ennistymon, County Clare.

He is survived by his wife, Dinnene; daughter, Theresa; sister, Jean Scott (Harry); nephew and godson, Jonathan Scott (Meghan); two great nephews and one great niece.

A viewing will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 320 Church Avenue, Ephrata, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, with Fr. Paul J. Borowski, C.Ss.R. as Celebrant. Final Farewell and Commendation will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Crush PD Fitness and Rock Steady Boxing, 3545 Marietta Avenue, Suite EE, Lancaster PA 17601 or Hospice and Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.