William A. Haines, age 70, of Orefield PA, died Friday, January 5, 2007 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Miller) Haines. The couple celebrated their 21st Wedding Anniversary last April 27th.

Born in Catasauqua PA (April 30, 1936), Bill was the son of the late Albert W. and Evelyn L. (Erdman) Haines. He retired in 1999 as a Maintenance Supervisor at the Mack Truck Engineering and Development Center, Allentown PA, for 17 years. He was a Member of Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown PA.

Bill faithfully and honorably served in the United States Navy from 1956 - 1978, during both the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis, earning the Rank of Aviation Metalsmith 1st Class and Air Crewman. He was a Member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for 17 years; the Fleet Reserve; and the American Legion Post # 159, Chincoteague VA. Bill was a Founding Member of the Department of Homeland Security.

He is survived by his Wife; Daughter, Lynne Allison LaPointe of Norfolk VA; Son, Todd W. Haines of Jacksonville FL; Step Daughters, JoEllen Kelly of Slatington PA and MariBeth Stettler of Orefield PA; Sister, Joan L. Ritter of Northampton PA; Grandchildren, Tyler Bunton, Joshua LaPointe and Mazie T. Haines; Step Grandchildren, Dylan Kelly, Nathanial Stettler, Collin Kelly and Marielle Stettler; and faithful dog, Sadie.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2007 in Jordan U.C.C., 1837 Church Road, Allentown, with the Reverend Dr. David Charles Smith and the Reverend Wallace J. Bieber, officiating. Family and Friends may call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Interment with full Military Honors will follow the service in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Jordan U.C.C. Building Fund and/or Animals in Distress, both in c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.


Dear Dad, I miss you so much . You were a great father, someone i could depend on and talk too. People keep telling me its going to get better in time. I just feel like there is hole in my heart and things will never be the same . I am going to miss the times we went to the shore , and sat on the porch and talked. I just wanted you to know that I love you so much and miss you , I hope there is a haven and I can see you again. I will always love and you will be in my heart forever. Your daughter, Lynne
Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:16 PM EST
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Bill Haines    06-08-2008

The Shenberger Family misses you alot. We want to say Thank You for inviting us to come down to the shore to visit you's. And taking us on the Boat & Fishing & telling us wild stories at fishing.

Dale, Annette, Mark, & Dan Shenberger



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