Anthony F. Iorfida

Anthony F. “Tony” Iorfida, 78, of Berwick, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Pittston on January 21, 1948, he was a son of the late Samuel and Mary (McHale) Iorfida.

Tony was a 1965 graduate of Saint John’s High School in Pittston before continuing his education at the University of Scranton. He would go on to obtain his MBA from Wilkes University. On April 30, 1977, he wed the love of his life, the former Lynn McLendon. Together, they would raise a family and share 49 years of marriage. Tony was a long-time employee, and a retiree of, PPL, having worked at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 372, Pittston. Tony was an involved father who would coach youth soccer teams and serve as a diving and swimming official. He was an avid handyman who found joy in woodworking, carpentry, and electronics repair. He also enjoyed gardening and could be regularly found attending to his smoker. He and Lynn also shared a passion for motorcycling.

Surviving Tony is his beloved wife, Lynn (McLendon) Iorfida; children: Becky Smith and husband, Mark, of Holt, MI and Anthony “AJ” Iorfida of Havre de Grace, MD; grandchildren: Riley Smith and Ian Smith; and sister, Marian Smedley.

All are welcome to join Tony’s family for his Funeral Service 1 PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc., 119-121 E. Third Street, Berwick. Reverend Dominic Azagbor, OP will officiate. Friends will be received from 12 PM until the time of the Funeral Service at 1 PM. Memorial contributions in Tony’s name may be to the McBride Memorial Library, 500 N. Market Street, Berwick, PA 18603. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Iorfida family. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.