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Next Of Kin Sought For Man Found Dead At PA Home: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Man Found Dead At PA Home: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Man Found Dead At PA Home: Coroner An elderly North Whitehall man was found dead in his home, leaving authorities searching for any trace of his family.  William H. Chapin, 87, was found dead at his North Whitehall Township home on Friday, Oct. 18, at 1:17 p.m., the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, Nov. 4.  Chapin, who died of natural causes, had no next-of-kin identified at the time of his death. The coroner’s office is now reaching out to the community in hopes of locating Chapin’s family members to assist with final arrangements.  Those with information that could help locate his relati…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Family Grieves Loss of David Brown After Fatal Dump Truck Crash Family Grieves Loss of David Brown After Fatal Dump Truck Crash
Family Grieves Loss of David Brown After Fatal Dump Truck Crash The family of a North Whitehall Township man is grieving their loss following a fatal dump truck crash that took his life on Tuesday, Oct. 15. David A. Brown, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that happened when the dump truck he was driving in the 2700 block of Valley Road struck an embankment. Brown was employed as a machinist and mechanic at Nestle Purina, formerly ALPO, for 43 years before his retirement in 2022, according to his obituary from Heintzelman Funeral Home. He was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ in Allentown. He is survived by his wife, Debra…

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by Merriell Moyer
Police & Fire
Elderly Couple Dies In Murder-Suicide: Lehigh County Coroner Elderly Couple Dies In Murder-Suicide: Lehigh County Coroner
Elderly Couple Dies In Murder-Suicide: Lehigh County Coroner Officials are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in North Whitehall Township on Saturday, May 18, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Authorities said 78-year-old Harvey H. Hartung shot his wife, 79-year-old Carol A. Hartung, before turning the gun on himself. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.  Pennsylvania State Police and the District Attorney's Office are investigating, Coroner Daniel A. Buglio added. 

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by Mac Bullock