William J. Lesko, 92, of Whitehall, died Feb. 12, 2026, at home. He was the husband of the late June D. (Hartman) Lesko.

Born in Kuhnsville, he was a son of the late Ferdinand and Alda (Nespala) Lesko.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was employed as a supervisor for Brown Group in its shoe stores throughout the Lehigh Valley for 50 years. Later, he worked as a bus driver for Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit.

He is survived by two sons, Craig W. and wife Denise and Jeffrey C.; two grandsons, Cory Kohn and wife Kate and Jeff Hoch and wife Angela; four great-grandchildren, Lauren Hoch, Jason Hoch, Henry Kohn and Max Kohn; a brother, Floyd; a sister, Josephine Litzenberger; a sister-in-law, Evelyn; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Ruth; four brothers, Joseph, George, Edward and Albert; and three sisters, Martha, Margaret and Elizabeth.

There will be a calling time 11 a.m.-noon, followed by a funeral service noon, Feb. 21 at the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.