PHILLIP GORHAM

Phillip J. Gorham, of Sugar Notch, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret Smith Gorham and was a graduate of Ashley Sugar Notch High School. He was a proud union iron worker as a member of the former Iron workers Local 489, where he served on the executive board and other offices. He was a member of the Iron workers Local 404 and a life member of the Sugar Notch Conservation Club. Phil was also a member of St. Leo the Great Church in Ashley and member of the Ashley American Legion.

Phil found joy in the outdoors and cherished time spent hunting and fishing. He especially treasured traveling across the country with his wife, creating countless memories along the way.

In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Gorham, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Maire (Maura) Collins Gorham and many extended family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:00 am in St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan St. Ashley with Reverend Vincent Dang officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 am until time of Mass at the church.

Arrangements under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. Wilkes-Barre.

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