Paul B. Reese, 69, of Lansford, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Born in Coaldale on February 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Loretta (Lewellyn) Reese. A 1974 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Paul was a dedicated worker, spending over 30 years at the J.E. Morgan Knitting Mill before finishing his career at Keystone Medical in Jim Thorpe. Community-minded and helpful, Paul also served as a certified E.M.T. with the Lansford Ambulance Association and was an active member of the Coaldale American Legion. In the 1970's through the early 1990's, Paul was a licensed Ham Radio operator who talked to people all across the country.

Paul was a passionate sports fan who never missed a Penn State or Philadelphia Eagles game and loved the excitement of NASCAR. Above all, he was a devoted family man. Paul instilled his love of camping to his family as he drove his pop-up camper towed by his Chevy conversion van to camp grounds around the state.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 49 years, Jeanette L. (Flecknoe) Reese; sons, Scott A. Reese and his wife Jennifer, Brian W. Haluska - Reese and his husband Tyler, brother, Tom Reese and his wife Jeanie; grandchildren, Dylan and Noah who where his greatest source of joy

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

A Celebration of Paul's Life will take place on Thursday January 8, 2026 at the Coaldale American Legion 105 Second Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania 18218 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Paul may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com