William E. Stone, 89, of Bethlehem, died Aug. 4, 2016, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (McKittrick) Stone.

Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Samuel Stone and the late Pearl (Rabenold) Stone.

He was a graduate of Northampton High School and of the Radio Electronic Institute of Philadelphia.

He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He was a vice president of the former Twin County Cable, Northampton, from which he retired in 1994 after 45 years with the company in various positions throughout 48 states.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 353 and the F&AM Blue Lodge 637, both of Northampton, the Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown and the Rajah Temple Shrine, Reading. He was a member of the National Cable Television Pioneers and the local Cable Television Association Pioneers and Founders.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.