Published June 12. 2024 12:44PM
by Lou Wheeland Special to The Press
On May 15, the Lehigh County Office and Aging and Adult Services held a program recognizing older adults in Lehigh County for their contributions to the quality of life in the county. These recipients are chosen by friends, families and recipients of their talents.
This year 19 older adults were recognized with the title of Unsung Hero of the Lehigh Valley.
The program was held at the Zentz Center at Fellowship Community, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall.
The event was coordinated by Jessica Yaich, program analyst, Aging and Adult Services for Lehigh County. Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong, JR Reed, executive of the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services and Arthur DiLoreto, former deputy director, Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging served as presenters at the Unsung Heroes Awards 2024 ceremony.
Press Photos by Lou Wheeland Mark Kuster, of, Allentown, spends much of his time supporting the Boys & Girls Club, earning him an Unsung Hero Award at the Tribute to Unsung Heroes event May 15. ABOVE: County Executive Phillips Armstrong, former deputy director, Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Arthur DiLoreto and Office of Aging and Adult Services Executive JR Reed join Kuster for a photo.
Mary Schaeffer, of Lower Macungie Township, is described as a force of good at Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie, where she initiated free community meals that evolved into a weekly food distribution service earning her the title of Unsung Hero. Schaeffer, center, is joined by, from left, County Executive Phillips Armstrong, Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Arthur DiLoreto and Office of Aging and Adult Services Executive JR Reed.
Roseanne Venditto's strong faith and belief “making things better for others” led to her nomination and title of Unsung Hero. Venditto, of Allentown, is pictured with, from left, County Executive Phillips Armstrong, Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Arthur DiLoreto and Office of Aging and Adult Services Executive JR Reed.
