Rick “Gooche” D. Coombe, 64, of Fullerton, died Feb. 15, 2024. He was the husband of Pauline (Spirko) Coombe for 23 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Jean L. (Roth) and Robert G. Coombe.

He was a 1977 graduate of Whitehall High School, where he was in many sports.

He worked at Hilbert’s Pharmacy and was a groundskeeper at Saucon Valley Country Club. He was a fork lift driver at DHL.

He tossed a no-hitter in the Lehigh Valley Legion League in June 1977. He was a scratch golfer and won the Whitehall Open in 1985. He scored a hole-in-one at Woodland Hill Country Club July 7, 1994.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sisters, Linda Gallagher with husband Joe, Cindy Joseph and Eileen; cousins; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Bruce A.

There will be a memorial service 11 a.m. Feb. 24 in Fullerton Fire Company No. 1’s upstairs social hall, 851 Second St., Whitehall, 18052, followed by a celebration of life and a luncheon until 2 p.m.

Contributions may be made to Peaceable Kingdom, 1049 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, 18052, or at lvpeaceablekingdom.info; or Foxy’s Cradle, 5260 Overlook Road, Coplay, 18037, or at foxyscradle.com.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.