Donald N. Herb, 84, of Allentown, died July 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Judie (Haenn) for 52 loving years. Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late Marvin E. and Ivy M. (Clemens) Herb.

He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1959 and the National Institute of Drycleaning in 1963.

He was employed at Mary MacIntosh, Fatzinger Office Supply and NAPA Auto Parts. He was an avid genealogist and added thousands of records and researched missing information on four related families.

He developed his hobby of photography after the birth of his daughter. He was self-taught and captured weddings, confirmations, Little League organizations and portraits including Olympians. He was the official photographer for the 1984 International Softball Congress World Fast Pitch Tournament at Patriot’s/Bicentennial Parks and was recently honored on Patriot’s Wall of Fame.

For the past 35 years, his focus shifted to local high school sports and he was best known for his images featured on the front page of the sports section in the Lehigh Valley Press catalog of publications each week. He won the “Shirt Off Your Back” award at Parkland on three occasions and was a mentor to many.

He was a member of the Professional Photographers Association of America, Northumberland Historical Society, Fullerton Fire Company, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Association, Lost in the 50s, Wheels of Time and Americus Hose Company in Sunbury.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Emmaus.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Christine White with Shawn, of Orlando, Fla.; a granddaughter, Sheena Espinol with Ricardo; a great-grandson, Ricky; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Hazle Hummel; a brother, Robert C.; and a son, Donald T.

A celebration of life will be held July 26, at the church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Calling hour 10 a.m.; memorial service 11 a.m., with fellowship to follow.

Contributions may be made to the Parkland Football Booster Club, P.O. Box 148, Orefield, 18069.

Arrangements were made by Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.