James Hain Obituary

James W. Hain

James W. Hain, 92, of New Tripoli, passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in South Tamaqua. He was the husband of the late Kay E. (Schmerfeld) Hain. They had been married for 59 years at the time of her death.

Born in Walker Township, Tamaqua, on June 2, 1933, he was a son of the late James E. and Esther (Houser) Hain.

A Tamaqua High School graduate, Jim served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended Penn State University, Allentown Campus, and retired from Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent in 1989.

He was a member of the Weisenberg Lutheran Church, New Tripoli; the West Lehigh Areas Lions Club, having been a Melvin Jones recipient; a 50-year member of the Porter Lodge No. 284, F. & A.M., Northampton; and Forest T.C.L. of Quakertown, New Tripoli Council No. 204, Jr. O.U.A.M.

Surviving are a nephew, Gene Brode, and his wife, Theresa, of Tamaqua; a sister, Edna Banditelle; his companion, Joan Houser; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy J. Hain; and sisters, Eleanor Brode and Catherine Brode.

Service: Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the funeral home. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Friday. Online condolences or a fond memory of Jim can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.