Joseph S. Lentz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph (Joe) S. Lentz 89, of Wescosville, died Saturday July 16, 2022 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley C. (Fegley) Lentz. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Florence (Neef) Lentz. Joe was a 1950 graduate of Allentown High School. After graduation, he honorably served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a cryptographer. He began his career at Mack Trucks as a line worker, retiring as the Macungie Plant Manager. He also was an independent Erie Insurance Agent. Post retirement, he worked as a consultant at East Penn Manufacturing and Arbitration Supervisor at the Lehigh County Court House. Joe was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, where he enjoyed serving as an Usher. Joe was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and traveling, and sharing a good “old fashion” with his family and dear friends. Some of his favorite trips included his time spent in Australia, traveling to see the Master’s in Augusta with his son Billy, and a trip to Hilton Head Island with his daughter, grandchildren, and their families. Joe was a devoted Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State Nittany Lions fan. He also enjoyed history, investing and politics. Joe was an active community member and served as little league coach, member of the Alton Park Lions Club, Emmaus Rotary Club and Emmaus Kiwanis Club. He was the Vice President of the Mack Trucks Management Club. Joe also served as the Vice President of the Allentown Symphony Hall Men’s Committee, a board member of the directors of the Allentown Symphony Hall and was on the board of trustees for Emmaus Moravian Church. Survivors include daughter- Donna S. Allio, wife of Carl W. Allio, Jr. of Cape Coral, FL, son- William J. Lentz, husband of Beth of Palm Coast, FL., grandchildren- Sarah, wife of Steven Rothermel, Matthew Andersen and his wife Sally, Erin wife of Brendan Toohey, great grandchildren- Rebecca, Jackson and Joseph, companion- Hazel Dorney and his beloved cat- Putter. He was preceded in death by a grandson- Shawn P. Lentz and a sister- Dorothy Kisthart. A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the Chapel at the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown 3231 W. Tilghman St. Allentown. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. in the Church. Interment will be private. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Joe’s name to the Lehigh County Humane Society or charity of your choice.