Ernest John "Ernie" Peckham

Ernest J. “Ernie” Peckham, 80, of Red Hill and formerly of Lehigh Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7th, 2024. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Goodline) Peckham. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Clifford) Peckham. He served his country honorably in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked for Proctor & Gamble in Mehoopany, PA. During that time, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Scranton. He went on to work for Mack Trucks for 18 years at the Cincinnati branch as Office Manager and in Allentown as Customs Coordinator. Following that, he became a real estate agent for a short time before becoming the sales accountant for Health Network Laboratories. He was a former member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Danielsville where he served as a lector. After moving to Red Hill, he became a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Pennsburg. Ernie was Aspires “Mentor of the year “in 1995. His life was one of service to his community volunteering with the United Way, Autism, Heart and Lung Organizations, Easter Seals and more. He served as Cub Scout leader in Cherryville and worked with Northampton High School’s football and band boosters. His positive outlook on life was felt by all who knew him.

He battled Parkinson’s disease for 34 years without a complaint. His response when anyone asked him how he was, he replied “Wonderful.” He loved camping and traveling -his favorite being Las Vegas. He loved family get-togethers and talking almost daily to his brother Bob. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy and he readily showed off their pictures.

Along with his wife, Ernie is survived by his children: Catherine Westerfer and her husband, Steve of Quakertown, Mary Ann Grant and her husband, Eric of Red Hill, Thomas Patrick Peckham and his fiancée, Sandra of Lindenhurst, Long Island, and his daughter-in-law Stephanie Smith of Amityville, NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Joseph, Laney, Kaitlin, Cory, Andrew, Megan, Tyler, Lucas, Haley, Nicholas, Makenzie, and Sophia; his great grandsons: Mattix and Mason; and his siblings: Roy Peckham Jr. of Bloomsburg and Robert Peckham of Carlisle. He was predeceased by his son, Ernest J. Peckham Jr.; his grandson, Jeremy Martus; and his sister, Mildred Rood.

All are invited to gather with his family from 1 – 2 pm, on Friday, June 14th, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to follow at 2:00 pm. At the conclusion of the Memorial Mass, he will be accorded full military honors. Ernie will be laid to rest privately in Blessed Virgin Cemetery in Northampton at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 1325 Klinerd Rd., Pennsburg, PA 18073. Visit his “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com.