Lawrence J. Brendlinger, 73, of Emmaus, died October 11, 2012, in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Jean J. (Gross) Brendlinger.

He is survived by his wife; stepson, James Silvius; grandson, Jeremy Silvius; brother, Dr. Darwin and his wife Shirley; two nieces and a nephew.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.