Daniel J. Corcoran, 71, of Whitehall, died May 31, 2026, at home after a battle with cancer. He was the husband of Laurie J. (Ziegler) Corcoran.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Murray) Corcoran.

He was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School and East Stroudsburg University, where he enjoyed playing soccer and ice hockey.

Before retiring, he worked as a sheet metal worker for H.T. Lyons.

He and his family attended St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Allentown.

He was a member of Local 19.

He is survived by a son, Joseph D. and wife Kimberly of Royersford; four daughters, Bridget A. of Bethlehem, Erin M. and fiancé Philip Wasko of Whitehall, Colleen M. of Emmaus and Kathleen E. of Coplay; three grandsons, Colin J. Gad, Gunner G. Maner and Leon P. Branton.

He was predeceased by five sisters, Eleanor Brown, Kathleen Meredith, Theresa Van Horn, Phyllis Ciglar and Annmarie Ward.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown, 18102.

Arrangements were made by Trexler Funeral Home.