Ilene M. Hinkle Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ilene M. Hinkle of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ilene M. Hinkle to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Richebacher and Verna Weikel Richebacher; her brother Andrew Richebacher; and her husband Paul. She is survived by: her children, Linda (Daryl Binder) of Weatherly, PA, David Hinkle (Kimberly), Jane (Jeffrey Garvin) of Palmerton, PA and Sandra "Sam" (James Laws) of Abingdon, MD; and her brother Elwood Richebacher (Florida). She is also survived by spouses, and 31 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Bethany Evangelical Church (223 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252). A reception was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ilene's memory may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship (261 S 3rd St, #5, Lehighton, PA 18235).
