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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

William Reese II

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member of Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club

William “Bill” Reese II, 72, of New Tripoli, died Dec. 20, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He and his wife, Jean E. (Pychinka) Reese, were married 50 years.

Born June 22, 1952, in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Wilma E. (Schmalz) Reese.

He was a head forger at Lehigh Heavy Forge, Bethlehem, for more than 30 years before retiring.

An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Robert L. Reese and his wife, Susan, of Roanoke, Va.

He was predeceased by his brother, David E. Reese.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Dec. 27 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith officiating.

Family and friends may pay their respects 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.