Brian E. Brong, 77, of Whitehall, died Sept. 27, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Theodore S. and Pearl (Gernert) Brong. He was the husband of Bonita L. (Wert) Brong for 55 years.

He was in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era.

He was a crane operator for 30 years for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation until he retired in 1995.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Michele L. Fera (Pasquale) of New Cumberland; a son, Jason B. (Kristie) of Allentown; two sisters, Marion Brong of Allentown and Kathi Smoll of Schnecksville; four grandchildren, Mattea (Jose), Domenico, Angela and Nina; and two great-grandchildren, Elena and Micah.

Contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.