William C. Poretta (1934 – 2024)
William C. Poretta, 89, of Hellertown, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill.
SURVIVORS
William is survived by his children: Paula Kohler of Tucson, Ariz.; Jami Azzaro (Perry) of Hellertown; John (Marie) Poretta of Bethlehem; Cheryl (Dennis) Rowe of Bethlehem; grandchildren: Tyler, Carmen, Jimmy, Zachary, Amber, Enzo, Jeremy, Mickel; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces: Karen and Kathy. He was predeceased by granddaughter: Sheila Kolesnik; siblings: Frank Poretta and Bernice Shotko.
SERVICES
Family and friends are invited to his visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The visitation period will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Military honors will be accorded by the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post 397. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans immediately following the graveside service. Online expressions of sympathy can be shared at HeintzelmanCares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, donations in William’s name may be made to the District 11 Scholar Athletic Committee, Att: Brian Keller, 3127 S. Third St., Whitehall, PA 18052.