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.