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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.
Obituaries
House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Allentown Woman: Coroner
(Note: This article has been updated on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to include new information from the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.) One woman is dead after fire broke out at an Allentown home early on Sunday morning, Oct. 22, according to authorities. Fire crews responded to a three-alarm blaze on the 900 block of North Penn Street just before 6:30 a.m., officials said. AFD Crews are in the 900 Block of Penn Street at a 3rd alarm dwelling fire. pic.twitter.com/PPOcg4C0zU — Allentown Fire Department (@AllentownFD) October 22, 2023 Currently operating Posted by Allentown Fire Department…
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NJ Police Officer, Woman Both Wounded, Suspect Dead In Domestic Incident
UPDATE: A police officer was shot responding to a domestic incident that left a woman wounded and the gunman dead Saturday afternoon in Warren County, authorities confirmed. Warren County Prosecutor Jim Pfeiffer confirmed that the suspect had shot the woman and then opened fire on officers responding to the 1:15 p.m. April 8 incident just off Hanover Street in Phillipsburg. The gunman then shot and killed himself, the prosecutor said. Both the officer, who was wounded in the leg by a round shot through his car door, and the woman, who was shot in the torso, were airlifted to nearby St. Lu…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Hospitalized In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash, $10K Reward For Clues: Police
A pedestrian was hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash in the Lehigh Valley, and authorities are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for clues on the suspect vehicle. The crash occurred in the 2300 block of Easton Rd. between Ringhoffer Rd. and Beechwood Ct. in Lower Saucon Township around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, local police said in a release on Thursday, Sept. 8. The pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled toward Lower Saucon Road, police said. The victim was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries, according to police. The offending veh…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner
A 64-year-old motorcyclist died one week after suffering multiple traumatic injuries in a Lehigh Valley crash, authorities said. Joel Matosek, of Lower Saucon Township, had been at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem ever since the crash on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. He was pronounced dead at 2:53 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, the coroner said. Matosek was riding a motorcycle when he lost control in the area of Saucon Valley Road East of Route 378 in Upper Saucon Township just before 10 p.m., officials said. His death was determined to be an accident, the c…
Police & Fire
Woman Dies In Poconos Jet Ski Accident: Authorities
A woman died after falling off a jet ski in the Poconos Thursday, July 7, authorities said. Lorena Lauer, 19, of Stroudsburg (Jackson Township) was on a jet ski at Camp Pocono Trails in Reeders around 5:45 p.m. when she fell and went underwater, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. She was pronounced dead Saturday, July 9 at St. Luke's Hospital. An autopsy revealed she died of accidental drowning, the coroner's office said. Lauer was remembered on social media as a young woman who enjoyed the outdoors and had a zest for life. The incident remains under investigation by the Le…
Police & Fire
Northampton County Dump Truck Driver Dies Days After Crash That Also Killed Passenger
A Northampton County dump truck driver was pronounced dead at the hospital several days after a crash that also killed his passenger, authorities announced. Bobby Johnson, 66, was driving a dump truck that collided with another vehicle and hit a traffic sign support post near East 4th Street and Emery Street in Bethlehem shortly before 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, authorities said. Johnson, of Hellertown, was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem and pronounced dead just after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Meanwhile, front seat passenger David Polczer, 57, of Bethlehem, died from…
Police & Fire
Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash
A 57-year-old Lehigh Valley man was killed in a crash involving a dump truck, authorities confirmed. The dump truck collided with another vehicle and hit a traffic sign support post near East 4th Street and Emery Street in Bethlehem just before 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, authorities said. Front seat passenger David Polczer, 57, of Bethlehem, died from blunt force trauma at St. Luke’s Hospital about an hour after the crash, according to a release from the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Meanwhile, the area was shut down for several hours, causing major delays, DailyVoice.com reported. …
Police & Fire
Pair Hospitalized Following Serious Warren County Motorcycle Crash, State Police Say
A motorcyclist and passenger were hospitalized following a serious crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. Joseph Santini, 47, and a passenger were thrown from the motorcycle as the vehicle overturned near the intersection of Old Main Street and Route 632 in Franklin Township just after 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. Santini, of Phillipsburg, was airlifted to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, Slota said. Santini’s passenger was taken by ambulance to St. Luke’s for treatment of minor injuri…
Obituaries
Services Set For Sisters Killed In Hellertown House Fire
Funeral arrangements have been set for a pair of sisters killed in a Pennsylvania house fire. Brianna "Bri Bri" N. Baer, 15, and Abigail “Abbie” E. Kaufman, 10, were rushed to St Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem after firefighters rescued them from their engulfed home on the 600 block of Linden Avenue in Hellertown around 1 a.m. Friday, April 1. Both were pronounced dead at the hospital. Brianna enjoyed gymnastics while Abbie enjoyed making artistic jewelry and loved her pet hamsters, according to their joint obituary. Both girls were members of the Legion Jr. Auxiliary…
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Woman Falls To Her Death Hiking In Pennsylvania: State Police
A 72-year-old woman fell to her death while hiking in Pennsylvania, according to a release by state police. State police were called to a report of an unconscious fall victim in Glen Onoko Falls in Carbon County around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, police say. Upon arrival, police found first responders from fire and EMS crews carrying the unidentified 72-year-old woman down the mountain, according to the police release. She fell near the first of three waterfalls along the trail, meaning emergency crews had to go over "treacherous, steep, ice-covered terrain,” to rescue her, the release shows. …
Police & Fire
Man, 47, Dead In Salisbury Township House Fire: Authorities
One person died in a house fire late Tuesday night in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County), authorities said. Firefighters were called to 47-year-old Daniel Knotts' home in the 1300 block of Byfield Street around 11 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office and LehighValleyLive. Knotts was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, the coroner's office said. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday to determine the cause of death. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Eastern Salisbury Fire Department and the&nbs…
Obituaries
Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Who Died Of COVID
Support is surging for a beloved Lehigh Valley man who died after a battle with COVID-19. Matthew Schneider, 42, of Allentown, died on Sept. 30 at St. Luke's Hospital after fighting unspecified complications of COVID-19, according to his obituary. Born in Woodhaven, NY, Schneider leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Sabrina, and their three children, Aaron, Aydan, and Kaitlyn, his obit says. Nearly $4,000 had been donated to his family's GoFundMe page as of Dec. 1. "He was a devoted husband, son, brother, and father to three awesome kids," the page's founder Christina Moretz wrot…
Police & Fire
Man Hospitalized In Warren County Dirt Bike Crash, State Police Say
A man was hospitalized following a Saturday afternoon dirt bike crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. The 51-year-old man crashed near a home on Knowlton Road in Columbia just after 1:50 p.m., NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told Daily Voice. The man, of Columbia, remained alert and conscious and was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of head injuries, Slota said. No other vehicles or passengers were involved in the crash, which remained under investigation.
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? Police Probe Easton Shooting Involving Uncooperative Victim
Police are seeking answers about a Thursday night shooting in Easton involving a victim they say was not cooperative with their investigation. Officers responding to an unrelated incident at St. Luke’s Hospital in Easton were notified that a gunshot victim had arrived in a private vehicle from the city just after 7 p.m., Lt. Matthew T. Gerould said in a release. The victim — a 22-year-old man — did not cooperate with investigating officers, Gerould said. Police recovered evidence of gunfire in the fire alley south of the 1000 block of Washington Street. The man’s injuries were consid…
Obituaries
Easton Native, ‘Loving Free-Spirit’ Jessica Lipyanic Dies At Age 25
Easton native Jessica Autumn Lipyanic, described as a “loving free-spirit,” died at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sept. 21 at the age of 25. Born in Easton, Lipyanic worked at Tic Toc Family Restaurant and lived in Alpha, her Facebook page says. Lipyanic loved music, animals and being outdoors, her obituary says. “She enjoyed being outdoors, a loving free-spirit who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her,” reads her memorial. More than $5,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Lipyanic’s funeral costs, putting the family ahead of their $5,000 goal since the campaign’s creation …
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Longtime Owner Of Historic Easton Snack Shop Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
The Easton community is coming together to support a local snack shop owner whose husband died after a courageous battle with cancer. Antoine Bassil, who owned The Carmelcorn Shop in Centre Square with his wife of 34 years, Sia, died Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 62, his obituary says. Opened in 1931, the shop sells homemade caramel corn, popcorn, roasted nuts, fudge, and chocolates, establishing it as an “Easton institution” that was taken over by the Bassils in 1996. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart we share with you the news of Tony Bassil’s passing…” rea…
Police & Fire
Berks Man Already Charged With Homicide Stabs 2 Lehigh County Jail Corrections Officers
A 23-year-old Berks County man charged with homicide in relation to a shooting last August in Reading reportedly stabbed two corrections officers on March 9 at Lehigh County Jail in Allentown, according to LehighValleyLive. Mohnton native, Joewel Keita, who is now being housed in Berks County Prison, was charged Thursday with four counts of aggravated assault in the stabbing, according to court documents obtained by LehighValleyLive. Keita reportedly had a homemade knife but Lehigh County Jail staff members failed to find it in a search of his cell while Keita was on a recreation break the …
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? Police Seek Witnesses To Northampton County Shooting That Injured 26-Year-Old Man
SEE ANYTHING? Police in Northampton County are searching for witnesses to a weekend shooting that left a 26-year-old man injured. Officers responding to a report to a shooting found Naseer Gray with a gunshot wound to his chest near the 100 block of S Cedar Street in Nazareth on Saturday around 7 p.m., borough police said. Gray was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment, police said. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Nazareth Borough Police Detective Sergeant Pompei at (610) 759-9575 or leave an anonymous tip at (610) 759-3216.
Obituaries
Retired Warren County Police Sergeant, Former Fireman, BOE Member Charles Almer Jr. Dies, 85
Retired Mansfield Township Police Sergeant, former firefighter and Board of Education member Charles W. Almer Jr. died Jan. 11 at at St. Luke’s Hospital in Phillipsburg. He was 85. Born in Newton, Almer worked for the government at Picatinny Arsenal before becoming a teacher at Independence Central School in Great Meadows, his obituary says. Almer had a passion for law enforcement and had retired as a Sergeant for the Mansfield Township Police Department, his obit says. Meanwhile, he served on several school boards and was one of the “original members” of the Mt. Bethel Fire Department. A…
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