Paul N. Sommers, 70, of Effort, died April 7, 2025. He was the husband of the late Cathie A. (Hegedus) Sommers for 11 years.

Born in Coplay, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Nettie J. (Kemmerer) Sommers.

He was a graduate of Whitehall High School.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He managed a variety of establishments, including Alpo Pet Foods, a tractor supply company, the Silver Star Restaurant and Quakertown Restaurant.

He is survived by two sons, David C. and wife Jennifer and Charles; two daughters, Tiffany Barber and husband Roy and Shaina; 12 grandchildren, Lindsey, Riley, Emily, Roy Jr., Violet, Denzel, Tianna, Charles Jr., Curtis, Eric, Connor and Ivan; and a great-grandson, Gustav.

He was predeceased by brothers; sisters; and a daughter, Cheree.

There will be no services.

Contributions may be made to Camp Papilion Animal Shelter, 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, 18360, or at camppapillon.org/donate.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.