Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Feb 24, 1933 - Feb 12, 2026
My thoughts are with you Craig during this difficult time.. I enjoyed the talks your father and I had..he was a great neighbor.
Vince Colucci
February 20, 2026 | Whitehall, PA | Neighbor
We met Bill and his wife June many years ago at the Eastonaires Square and Round Dance Club in Easton Pa. Where he and June had been members for many years. After he retired from his job, he joined the CLIU 21 as a van driver and my husband was an aide on Bills van and I drove a bus for the IU. We often met them both and many other drivers after morning runs at various breakfast diners. He was well like among the drivers and the children that he safely took to and from home each day. He is...
Cathy/Richard Stanley
February 19, 2026 | Coopersburg, PA | Coworker
I only met Mr Lesko a few times as his neighbor. Once at the ice cream truck in the summer and recently out front of his home when he needed assistance. I have thought of him often since that day and sad to hear of his passing. May he be at peace.
Nicole Markulics
February 17, 2026 | Whitehall, PA | Neighbor
“A Korean War veteran has passed away today.” William, you stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation’s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Robert J. Miklas, USN
February 17, 2026 | Bath, PA
Had alot of fun times playing Five Crowns on Tuesday. Rest in peace
Connie Fuchs
February 16, 2026 | Danielsville, PA | Friend
My deepest condolences to the Lesko family. The Holy Lord God bless each of you. Love you Uncle Bill.
Denise (Csencsits)
February 16, 2026 | LAKE CITY, FL | Family
William J. “Bill” Lesko, 92, of Whitehall, passed away at home on February 12, 2026. Born February 24, 1933 in Kuhnsville, he was a son of the late Ferdinand and Alda (Nespala) Lesko. He was the husband of the late June D. (Hartman) Lesko. Bill was employed as a supervisor for Brown Group in their shoe stores throughout the Lehigh Valley for 50 years. Later he worked as a bus driver for CLIU. Bill honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Survivors: sons, Craig W. Lesko and wife Denise, Jeffrey C. Lesko; grandsons, Cory Kohn and wife Kate, Jeff Hoch and wife Angela; great-grandchildren, Lauren Hoch, Jason Hoch, Henry Kohn and Max Kohn; brother Floyd Lesko; a sister, Josephine Litzenberger; sister-in-law, Evelyn Lesko; nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Ruth; brothers, Joseph, George, Edward, and Albert; sisters, Martha, Margaret, and Elizabeth.
Family and friends may gather on Saturday, February 21st from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Online condolences may be submitted below.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in loving memory of William.
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