Melvin Dennis Hinkle

Melvin Dennis Hinkle, husband, father, brother, pap, 82 years of age, of Packer Township Weatherly, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

Born Friday, April 12, 1940 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Melvin L., and Thelma June (Jenkins) Hinkle.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 63 years, Nancy Carolyn (Gerhard) Hinkle; daughters, Debra A. Spaide, wife of David of Weatherly, Donna L. Gentile, wife of William of Jim Thorpe; brothers, Lawrence L. Hinkle, Ronald D. Hinkle; sister, Patrice J. Fox, wife of Rodney; grandchildren, Daphne C. Gasker, Dorothy A. Gasker - Schneider, Dominique H. Spaide; great grandchild, Xavier B. Boston. Many nieces and nephews also survive Dennis.

Dennis served honorably in the United States Air Force, and retired from Federal Business Products of Valmont as a printer. His work experience also included several years at the Weatherly Foundry, road construction at Lehigh Asphalt, and a roofer with Joseph Gutosky. An active member of Faith Church Weatherly, Dennis, was an avid hunter and lifetime member of Silver Ridge Hunting Club of Weatherly. A member of the Carbon County Republican Committee, Dennis assisted his daughter on her political campaign for Carbon County Recorder of Deeds. Both Dennis and Nancy were Federally Licensed Ham Radio operators. Dennis loved to help others, He was the family’s “go-to” guy for mechanical and carpentry assistance. He received great joy from helping family and friends. Other outdoor activities such as camping and boating were some of his favorites. Dennis loved his pet cats, and tending to his chickens.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Celebration of Dennis's Life will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 1 o'clock P.M. at Faith Assembly of God Church located at 34 Fox Manor Rd Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201. Friends may call from noon till time of services in church.

Memorials in his name to:
Weatherly Faith Assembly of God Church 202 Carbon Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255

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