Update: Mom Charged with Killing Toddler Son
Holly Pallone, 26, of Slatington is charged with the shooting death of her 19-month-old son while he was in his crib. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Update: Mom Charged with Killing Toddler Son
Holly Pallone, 26, of Slatington is charged with the shooting death of her 19-month-old son while he was in his crib. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
A 26-year-old Slatington mother is charged with shooting to death her 19-month-old son while he was in his crib. Holly Pallone, of 214 N. Walnut St., is charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim said the toddler, Anthony F. Pallone, was pronounced dead at the residence at 214 N. Walnut St. at 12:47 a.m. Sunday. The coroner ruled the death a homicide and attributed his death to a gunshot wound. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. According to the arrest affidavit: * Holly Pallone called 9-1-1 at 11:53 p.m. Saturday and said, "There was a gun and it went off and hit my son in the forehead." * When police arrived, they found the toddler dead in a Pack-and-Play crib with a wound to his …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Coroner Searching for Kin of 83-Year-Old
The Lehigh County coroner's office is searching for next of kin of 83-year-old man who died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.
The Lehigh County coroner's office is searching for the next of kin of an 83-year-old man who died of natural causes. Robert Downing, 83, of Lenhartsville, died at 1:04 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, the coroner's office said in a release. Anyone with information on Downing's family is asked to contact the Lehigh County Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426.
John Kennedy
11:45 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012
another poor soul about to be planted in the county unclaimed cemetery on cedarbrook road more ›
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Next of Kin Sought for Allentown Man
The Lehigh County coroner is trying to find the next of kin for an Allentown man who died Sunday.
The Lehigh County Coroner is seeking next of kin of John M. Dyas, 64, who was found dead Sunday in his home in the 1700 block of Hall Street. Dyas died of natural causes. Anyone with information is asked to call 610-782-3426.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Couple Killed by Heat Not Neglected, Son Says
A Lehigh County husband and wife who died of hyperthermia were visited by family and caregivers
Monday, July 16, 2012
Coroner Seeks Allentown Man's Next of Kin
Allentown man dead of natural causes left no known kin
The Lehigh County coroner is seeking help to find the next of a kin of an Allentown man who died Saturday. Donald N. Frack, 61, of Ethel Street, died of natural causes, the coroner's office said. Anyone with information about Mr. Frack's family is asked to contact the coroner's office at 610-782-3426.
Couple Killed by Heat Not Neglected, Son Says
A Lehigh County husband and wife who died of hyperthermia were visited by family and caregivers
A local couple who died after the temperature in their home hit 100 degrees did have family and caregivers looking after them, according to a Morning Call report. Lillian Kuzmak, 91, was found dead in her home on Apple Road in Weisenberg Township near Fogelsville on July 9 by a home health care worker. Kuzmak's husband, Joseph, 90, died later at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The Kuzmak's Lehigh County home has air conditioning but it was not turned on. The couple's son says his parents were not obsessive about saving energy and that someone visited their home every day except Sunday, which is apparently when the heat wave took its toll.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Heat Kills Local Husband and Wife
Three heat-related deaths in Lehigh County include a couple from Weisenberg Township
The husband of a woman found dead in their house where the temperature was 100 degrees has now also died. This marks the third heat-related death in Lehigh County this week. Joseph Kuzmak, 90, of the 2200 Apple Road was pronounced dead at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township, according to Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim. Kuzmak's wife, Lillian, was found dead Monday in their home, which has an air conditioner that was turned off. Joseph Kuzmak was taken to the hospital Monday. Both deaths have been ruled accidents. An 86-year-old Allentown man died from hyperthermia on Saturday.
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Heather
6:43 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012
Often as people age, they lose the sense of feeling hot. They like being warm, but do not realize that they are in danger of overheating. My 87 yr old grandmother lives with my parents due to her blindness. My parents turn on her AC whether she thinks she needs it or not because they can feel when the house is getting too hot. As for your comment about this couple living alone, my grandmother … more ›
Monday, July 9, 2012
Woman Found Dead in 100-Degree Heat
A 90-year-old Lehigh County woman was found dead in her home where the temperature was about 100 degrees Monday
The recent heat wave has claimed a second victim. Lillian Kuzmak, 90, of 2203 Apple Road in Weisenberg Township, was pronounced dead in her home on Monday morning. The Lehigh County coroner says she died of hyperthermia due to excessive heat. Kuzmak's death has been ruled an accident. Her home has air conditioning but it was not turned on. "The ambient air temperature in the household was approximately 100 degrees," according to a press release from the coroner's office. On Sunday, the coroner released information about an elderly Allentown man who died of heat stroke. This week's weather is expected to be more seasonal with highs in the low 80s and lows in the 60s.
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John T. Snyder
7:53 am on Sunday, July 15, 2012
I also to your elderly neighbors so believe it simple just to take the time to check on your elderly neighbors when the temp. gets over 90 degrees. Keep an eye out for them please.. more ›
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Heat Wave Killed Lehigh County Man
A Lehigh County man was found dead in his home as a result of excessive heat
A Lehigh County man has died as a result of a weeklong heat wave. Llan J. Gacel, 86, was found dead in his home at 835 Chew St. in Allentown on Saturday. Deputy Coroner Craig Hanzl pronounced Gacel dead at 8:10 p.m. The coroner's office said Gacel died of hyperthermia "due to excessive heat." Gacel had an air conditioner but it was not turned on. The temperature in his residence was higher than 90 degrees, according to a press release from the coroner's office. Temperatures matched a record high of 99 in Lehigh County on Saturday.
beth
4:37 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
This is a sad story, but I wish there were more details. Mom was selling somone elses gun to her old drug dealer and it accidently went off, shooting that helpless baby! Was she selling it for cash or drugs? more ›