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Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3 Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3
Driver Surrenders In Crash That Killed Lehigh Valley Cyclist, Dad Of 3 The driver wanted in the crash that claimed the life of a beloved husband and dad of three last spring has surrendered to authorities, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Sept. 28. Anthony Rutch, 49, was arrested on charges of accidents involving death, homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and other traffic offenses, court records show. Rutch was behind the wheel of an Audi when he struck Alexander Zarnas, 36, on a bicycle on Mountain Road in Lower Macungie Township on March 9, 2021, WFMZ reports citing the DA's o…

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by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
‘Our Hearts Are Shattered:’ Beloved PA Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash 2 Months After Cousin ‘Our Hearts Are Shattered:’ Beloved PA Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash 2 Months After Cousin
‘Our Hearts Are Shattered:’ Beloved PA Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash 2 Months After Cousin Beloved Pennsylvania motorcyclist Gohnathan Allen Painter died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Sept. 17. He was 23. A resident of Bethlehem, Gohnathan attended Parkland High School and was employed at AF Contractors, his obituary says. Gohnathan had a passion for music, cliff jumping, and making others smile. He was described as having a “heart of gold.” Gohnathan leaves behind his loving mother, Wendy Heckman and her husband Michael; sister, Gabrielle Muthard; step-brother, Dustin Heckman; step-sister, Madison Heckman; maternal grandmother, Janet Apgar and her husband Revelle; paternal…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Bomb Squad Called To Death In Allentown Apartment, Police Say Bomb Squad Called To Death In Allentown Apartment, Police Say
Bomb Squad Called To Death In Allentown Apartment, Police Say A bomb squad was called to an Allentown home after a roommate reported a man’s death, local police said. Benjamin Boehm, 39, was found dead in a home located at 1600 block of East Cedar Street on Sunday around 8:30 p.m., Lehigh County officials said. The Allentown Fire Department was called to the scene after police finding containers and packages with hazardous labels on them, according to Fire Capt. John Christopher. A bomb squad and hazmat team were then called to investigate. It was determined the substances were used for exotic plants and the scene was safe, Christopher said. Boehm w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Support Surges For Wife, 3 Young Children Of Lehigh Valley Cyclist Fatally Struck By Car At 36 Support Surges For Wife, 3 Young Children Of Lehigh Valley Cyclist Fatally Struck By Car At 36
Support Surges For Wife, 3 Young Children Of Lehigh Valley Cyclist Fatally Struck By Car At 36 Support is surging for the wife and three young children of the Lehigh Valley cyclist who was fatally struck by a car last week. Alexander A. Zarnas, 36, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Cedar Crest two days after being hit by a car near 6710 Mountain Road in Lower Macungie Township on March 9, TNonline reports. Born in Bethlehem, Zarnas graduated from Parkland High School in 2003 and went on to attend Bloomsburg University, where he helped found the Kappa Sigma Omicron Psi Chapter and graduated in 2007, his obituary says. Zarnas was known for working as a co-founder and pa…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Native, Longtime Nursing Home Volunteer Kristin Herpel Dies, 24 Lehigh Valley Native, Longtime Nursing Home Volunteer Kristin Herpel Dies, 24
Lehigh Valley Native, Longtime Nursing Home Volunteer Kristin Herpel Dies, 24 Lehigh Valley native and longtime nursing home volunteer Kristin Ann Herpel died Feb. 13 at the age of 24. Herpel attended Parkland High School, where she graduated in 2015, her obituary says. She then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Cedar Crest College in 2019, her memorial says. Herpel had been working at Brookdale Assisted Living in Dublin for the past year, her obit says. She was also a longtime volunteer at Cedarbrook nursing home in Allentown. In her free time, Herpel enjoyed sprint car racing. She was also a member of the Cetronia Fire Company Social Hall …

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by Valerie Musson