Brian E. Brong, 77, of Whitehall, died Sept. 27, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Bonita L. (Wert) Brong for 55 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Theodore S. and Pearl (Gernert) Brong.

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 with Pasquale of New Cumberland; a son, Jason B. with Kristie of Allentown; two sisters, Marion Brong of Allentown and Kathi Smoll of Schnecksville; four grandchildren, Mattea with 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.