Monday, July 16, 2012
A Lehigh County husband and wife who died of hyperthermia were visited by family and caregivers
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Monday, July 16, 2012
A local couple who died after the temperature in their home hit 100 degrees did have family and caregivers looking after them, according to a Morning Call report. Lillian Kuzmak, 91, was found dead in her home on Apple Road in Weisenberg Township near Fogelsville on July 9 by a home health care worker. Kuzmak's husband, Joseph, 90, died later at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The Kuzmak's Lehigh County home has air conditioning but it was not turned on. The couple's son says his parents were not obsessive about saving energy and that someone visited their home every day except Sunday, which is apparently when the heat wave took its toll.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Three heat-related deaths in Lehigh County include a couple from Weisenberg Township
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
The husband of a woman found dead in their house where the temperature was 100 degrees has now also died. This marks the third heat-related death in Lehigh County this week. Joseph Kuzmak, 90, of the 2200 Apple Road was pronounced dead at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township, according to Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim. Kuzmak's wife, Lillian, was found dead Monday in their home, which has an air conditioner that was turned off. Joseph Kuzmak was taken to the hospital Monday. Both deaths have been ruled accidents. An 86-year-old Allentown man died from hyperthermia on Saturday.
Monday, July 9, 2012
A 90-year-old Lehigh County woman was found dead in her home where the temperature was about 100 degrees Monday
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Monday, July 9, 2012
The recent heat wave has claimed a second victim. Lillian Kuzmak, 90, of 2203 Apple Road in Weisenberg Township, was pronounced dead in her home on Monday morning. The Lehigh County coroner says she died of hyperthermia due to excessive heat. Kuzmak's death has been ruled an accident. Her home has air conditioning but it was not turned on. "The ambient air temperature in the household was approximately 100 degrees," according to a press release from the coroner's office. On Sunday, the coroner released information about an elderly Allentown man who died of heat stroke. This week's weather is expected to be more seasonal with highs in the low 80s and lows in the 60s.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
A Lehigh County man was found dead in his home as a result of excessive heat
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
A Lehigh County man has died as a result of a weeklong heat wave. Llan J. Gacel, 86, was found dead in his home at 835 Chew St. in Allentown on Saturday. Deputy Coroner Craig Hanzl pronounced Gacel dead at 8:10 p.m. The coroner's office said Gacel died of hyperthermia "due to excessive heat." Gacel had an air conditioner but it was not turned on. The temperature in his residence was higher than 90 degrees, according to a press release from the coroner's office. Temperatures matched a record high of 99 in Lehigh County on Saturday.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Still dangerously hot!
1. Weather: Though Mother Nature is shaving a few (very few) degrees off the temperature today, it's still dangerously hot out there. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says today will be mostly sunny and hot with a high around 98. The heat index, however, will make it feel like it's over 100 again. 2. In Case You Missed It: Lower Macungie's Public Safety Commission hopes to send out a survey to all residents asking them to evaluate police protection. All it needs is the approval of township commissioners. 3. Quote of the Day: "Wear light weight and loose fitting clothign when possible. Drink plenty of water." National Weather Service 4. Coming Up: Kelly-Anne Suarez reviews the new Harry Potter movie. 5. Today in History: …
Friday, July 22, 2011
As the temperature rises, Lower Macungie Patch wants to know how hot it is where you are!
Yes, that's 117 degrees you see on the thermometer just outside Lower Macungie Patch. And the shot was taken at 11 a.m., before "the heat of the day." The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for today through tomorrow which means "a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely." Fortunately, no Patchers were harmed in the production of this story since they didn't even have to leave the dining room to shoot the skyrocketing mercury. But how is it where you are? You can email your temperature readings and photos to mariella.savidge@patch.com, or just tell us in the comments on …
It will be dangerously hot today.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning which means a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. The forecast for our area says the high temperature will reach 99 degrees with a heat index of 107 degrees. Protect yourself. 2. In Case You Missed It: Margie Peterson talks about the phenomenon by which women seem to become invisible after a certain age. 3. Quote of the Day: "There is no forgiveness in nature." Ugo Betti, Italian playwright 4. Coming Up: Lower Macungie Township will survey residents regarding the township's police protection. 5. Today in History: On …
Mary Anne Looby
9:08 am on Monday, July 16, 2012
Well said Elsa, may they rest in peace. more ›