Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center

12/19/2025

Updated: Media Release

12/16/2025

Some members of the LCCO&FC staff enjoyed a potluck Holiday Luncheon, sharing plenty of delicious food, great conversation, and festive cheer. It was a well-deserved break for a truly well-deserving team.

12/14/2025

The entire staff of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center extends sincere wishes to all who are observing Hanukkah. May this Festival of Lights be a time of reflection, peace, and renewed hope for you and your families. We wish you a safe and meaningful holiday season.

12/12/2025

Forensic Friday!
Emerging Health Professional students from Lehigh Career & Technical Institute spent the morning with Investigator M. Wildey for a presentation and guided tour of the LCCO&FC. It was a great opportunity for the students to explore the field and an excellent way to wrap up a busy week!

12/09/2025

🎁 There’s Still Time to Help Brighten the Holidays! 🎁

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center is teaming up with the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank to support local families this season — and we could use your help!

We are collecting non-perishable food items, and every donation makes a meaningful difference.

📍 Drop-off Location: LCCO&FC
4350 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104

📞 Need a pick-up? Call 610-782-3426 — we’ll gladly come to you.

Your generosity brings warmth, hope, and comfort to our community during the holiday season.

Together, we can make the season brighter for those who need it most.

12/05/2025

The November stats are complete. As always, we pause to remember that every number represents a life lost and a loved one grieving. The entire staff of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center remains committed to providing care, compassion, and resources to the families and friends affected by these losses.

12/03/2025

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center is teaming up with the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank to help brighten the holidays for local families.

Please consider donating non-perishable food items. You may drop them off at the LCCO&FC, or call 610-782-3426 and we’ll gladly arrange a pick-up.

Your generosity brings warmth and hope to our community this season. Together, we can make this season brighter for those who need it most.

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and supporters who helped make our Thanksgiving Giant gift card giveaway possible!

Because of your generosity, 24 families will be receiving a Giant gift card for their Thanksgiving shopping—a meaningful boost during the holiday season.

We are deeply grateful for your support and commitment to helping local families enjoy a brighter Thanksgiving.

Special thanks to:
• Bio-One of Allentown
• EverTrue Luther Crest - Allentown, PA
• Jay Gilbert and Family
• Coroner Daniel A. Buglio
• Jill Gentilotti
• Sharon Fehlinger-Ricker & Andy Ricker
• Ruth Fehlinger
• Jason Nicholas & Anne Marie Nicholas
• Rick and Karen Ensley
• An Anonymous Donor

Your kindness made a real difference, and we truly could not have done this without each and every one of you.

Thank you for helping us spread generosity and Thanksgiving spirit throughout our community!

The entire staff of the LCCO&FC wishes everyone a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

11/17/2025

THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center is excited to share that — thanks to the generosity of our amazing community partners — we will be offering 20 — $25 Giant Food Market gift cards to help 20 local families with their Thanksgiving meal.

As the holiday approaches, we recognize that some families may need a little extra support, and we are truly grateful to be able to give back in this meaningful way.

If you or a family you know could use this assistance, please send an email to: danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org

Please be sure to include your name and phone number.

Confidentiality: All emails will be kept confidential and reviewed.

Random Drawing: On Monday, November 24, 2025, the staff of the LCCO&FC will place all entries into a bowl for a random drawing.

Selected recipients will be contacted to pick up their gift card.

Want to help us expand this effort?

If you’d like to add a gift card to our donation, please reach out! We would be honored to include you in our thank-you list — and even more grateful for the opportunity to assist more families in our community.

A big community thank-you is coming next week to recognize everyone who made this possible.

Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and meaningful Thanksgiving season!

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice have protected our freedoms and strengthened our nation.

From all of us at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center, we extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans and their families for their service to our country.

A special thank you to the members of our Coroner’s Office staff who have served — we are proud and grateful for your dedication to both our nation and our community.

Thank you for your service! Stay blessed always.

11/08/2025

Today is the day! 🎉
Come join us at the Cetronia Ambulance Corps Health and Wellness Expo — we’ll be here until 1:00 p.m.!
There are plenty of vendors offering all kinds of health and wellness information. Stop by and say hello!