3-Year-Old Dies From Gunshot Wound In Allentown: Authorities (UPDATED) 3-Year-Old Dies From Gunshot Wound In Allentown: Authorities (UPDATED)
3-Year-Old Dies From Gunshot Wound In Allentown: Authorities (Updated) A toddler has died after being shot in Allentown on Thursday afternoon, March 28, according to Allentown police and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Police said the 3-year-old victim was shot around noon on the 900 block of East Hamilton Street. Responding officers rendered first aid and took him to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he succumbed to his injuries around 12:45 p.m., authorities said.  His manner of death is pending an autopsy scheduled for Friday, March 29 at 8 a.m., Coroner Daniel Buglio said.  "My heart breaks for everyone involved in this tragic i…
Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Allentown Man Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Allentown Man
Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Allentown Man The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a 68-year-old's next of kin.  Scott D. Torrence of Allentown died from natural causes at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown campus, on Monday, March 11, said Coroner Daniel Buglio in a release.  Anyone who can contact his loved ones is asked to call 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org. 
Coroner Seeking Family Of Late Bethlehem Man, 76 Coroner Seeking Family Of Late Bethlehem Man, 76
Coroner Seeking Family Of Late Bethlehem Man, 76 Officials are looking for a Bethlehem man's next of kin.  Richard A. Biesantz, 76, died from natural causes on Wednesday, March 6 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Muhlenberg, said Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio in a release.  Anyone who can contact his loved ones is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org. 
Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Upper Saucon Man Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Upper Saucon Man
Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Upper Saucon Man The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a decedent's next of kin.  George T. Howard of Upper Saucon died of natural causes at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem on Monday, Feb. 26, officials said. He was 61.  Anyone who can reach his family is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.
Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall
Catherine Blank Obituary: Emmaus Mom Was 'Vibrant Soul' Catherine Blank of Emmaus died on Wednesday, Feb. 14 after she was reported missing by authorities. She was 46.  Blank was found near the railroad tracks along Indian Creek Road a little over a day after police reported her disappearance, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office has said.  Her cause and manner of death were pending further investigation following her autopsy on Feb. 16.  "Cathy, a vibrant soul known for her kindness, love for animals, and radiant smile, tragically lost her life under harrowing circumstances," said her brother Richard Blank on GoFundMe. "Diagnosed…
Lehigh Coroner Investigating Death Of Woman Reported Missing Lehigh Coroner Investigating Death Of Woman Reported Missing
Catherine Blank: Lehigh Coroner Launches Death Investigation An Emmaus woman who was reported missing early on Tuesday, Feb. 13 was found dead near the railroad tracks in Alburtis Borough on Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Catherine E. Blank, 46, was pronounced dead on the 4700 block of Indian Creek road around 8:30 a.m., Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said in a release. An autopsy to determine her cause of death is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16.  Blank was last seen around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 5300 block of Indian Creek Road, under a mile from where she was found, Alburtis police said. She was fo…
E-Bicyclist Dies Days After Schuylkill County Crash: Authorities E-Bicyclist Dies Days After Schuylkill County Crash: Authorities
E-Bicyclist Dies Days After Schuylkill County Crash: Authorities One man has died after an e-bicycle crash in South Manheim Township last Saturday, Feb. 3, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Todd B. Cain, 59, lost control of his e-bike near the corner of Woodland Drive and Meadow Drive around 5:20 p.m., officials said.  Cain, of South Manheim, was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he died from multiple traumatic injuries on Friday night, Feb. 9, the coroner said.  Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the accident, officials added. 
Coroner Seeks Family Of Bethlehem Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital Coroner Seeks Family Of Bethlehem Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital
Coroner Seeks Family Of Bethlehem Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is looking for the loved ones of a 71-year-old Bethlehem man.  Dennis C. Albert, 71, died from natural causes at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest on Thursday, Feb. 8, authorities said.  Anyone who is able to contact his next of kin is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.
Passenger Dies Weeks After Fiery Crash Into Tree In Montco: Coroner Passenger Dies Weeks After Fiery Crash Into Tree In Montco: Coroner
Passenger Dies Weeks After Fiery Crash Into Tree In Montco: Coroner One man has died from his injuries after a car crash in New Hanover Township last month, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Stanley E. Pace was the passenger in a car that hit a tree on the 1900 block of Big Road on Jan. 17, officials said.  The car caught fire, and two passersby helped first responders pull Pace and another person from the burning wreck, said New Hanover police.  Pace, 70, of Gilbertsville, was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he died from complications of a cervical spine fracture, the Coroner's Office said. His manner of de…
19-Year-Old Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner (UPDATED) 19-Year-Old Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner (UPDATED)
19-Year-Old Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner (Updated) A teen who was badly hurt in a crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County last week has died from his injuries, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office says.  Caden Hummel, 19, was headed east in Greenwich Township when he lost control of his Honda Civic and hit the concrete median on Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, according to a state police report.  After coming to a rest in the left lane, his car was rear-ended by an eastbound Cadillac, and both drivers were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, troopers said.  Hummel, of Leesport, died from a head injury on Sunday afternoon, Fe…
Coroner Seeks Family For 69-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Man Coroner Seeks Family For 69-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Man
Coroner Seeks Family For 69-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Man The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a late South Whitehall man's family.  Leonard J. Snyder, 69, was pronounced dead from natural causes at his home on Friday, Feb. 2, officials said.  Anyone who is able to contact his loved ones should call the office at 610-782-3426 or email Coroner Daniel A. Buglio at danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.
Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: Lehigh County Coroner Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree: Lehigh County Coroner
Christopher Baines, 58, Killed In Crash Into Tree: Coroner A Weisenberg Township man was killed Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 30 when his car left the roadway and hit a tree, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  It happened on the 8000 block of Holbens Valley Road around 1:15 p.m., officials said.  Christopher M. Baines was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries, said Coroner Dan Buglio. HIs death was ruled accidental.  Pennsylvania State Police are investigating, according to the release.