Paul H. Coachys, 92, of Allentown and formerly of Whitehall, died Nov. 2, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Walter F.V. and Rose C. (Reilly) Coachys. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Pandl) Coachys for 58 years.

He was a 1949 graduate of Liberty HS.

He was in the Arctic Circle with the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

He was an electrician and a member of the “wire gang” for over 31 years for Bethlehem Steel Corp. until he retired in 1992. He was the union representative of the assistance program for nine years. He started the Veterans Outreach program at Bethlehem Steel, and was chairman of the Steel Workers Veterans Memorial Committee, which was built at Bethlehem Steel by its workers. He was a United Way representative at the Steel, a lifetime member of the United Steel Workers of American Local 2600, and a member of the retired steelworkers group.

He was a longtime member and volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown.

He received the Distinguished Service Award and the 2003 Unsung Heroes Award from Lehigh County Veterans Affairs. He helped veterans with P.T.S.D obtain assistance. He participated in the Toys for Tots Campaign of the Marine Corps League. He was the recipient of the Anna Bell Ditbrenner Award.

He was active with the Lehigh County and State Democratic committees. He was the campaign chairman for the late Kurt Zwikl. He was a volunteer for March of Dimes since it inception in 1939, and was a five-year campaign director and a 20 year board member. He was on the board of directors with both Halfway House of Allentown and Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol programs. He assisted seniors receiving drug and alcohol treatment.

He was a 13-year volunteer with Lehigh University’s athletic department for over 13 years. He started the Jaycees first Punt, Pass and Kick competition. He swam for several years in support of Cancer Research. He collected pennies for Ritter Elementary School to benefit the Veterans Memorial at LCCC.

He is survived by a daughter, Deborah C. and her husband Edward G. Ruyak Jr. of Ocean City, Md.; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

He was predeceased by a son, Gary; four sisters; and one brother.

Contributions may be made to the National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18015, for the upkeep of the Steelworker’s Veterans Memorial, Southside of Bethlehem.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.