Nelson Paul Breisch

Nelson P. Breisch, age 86, of Cumbola, PA passed away Thursday, September 18th, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, PA on April 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Roland and Margaret (Reynolds) Breisch.

Nelson was a graduate of Blythe Township High School, Class 1957, where he was a standout football, basketball, and baseball player. He worked for the Sheet Metal Local 19 and was a member of the Cumbola Methodist Church, and the oldest member of both the Cumbola Hose Company and the Schoentown Vets. Nelson was an avid Philadelphia sports fan having Eagles season tickets for over 50 years. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and golfing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Helen E. (Wassel) Breisch, a sister Naomi Mataka, and brothers: infant baby Roland, Charles, and Allen Breisch.

Nelson is survived by son Nelson J. Breisch (Linda); two daughters: Pamela H. Breisch and Robin L. Pavlick (Sam); three grandsons: Drew Pavlick and Matthew and Kevin Breisch; a granddaughter: Sarah Pavlick; three brothers: William, Kenneth, and Robert Breisch; and nieces and nephews.

A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 12:45PM on Wednesday, September 24th, with Pastor Lorraine Heckman officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday from 11AM till time of services at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be held in the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cumbola Methodist Church Market Street Cumbola, PA 17930.

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