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Joan Lois Lord Cressman

Case from Allentown, PA dated Oct 08, 2021

Victim Details

Joan Lois Lord Cressman

Female

Allentown

PA

2021-10-08

46

Joan

Lois Lord Cressman

06/24/2026

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Joan Lois Lord Cressman, a 46-year-old woman from Allentown, PA, tragically passed away on October 8, 2021. She was born and raised in Old Zionsville and lived in Allentown. Joan left behind two children, Kaitlyn Lord and Austin Cressman, one grandchild, two siblings, Linda Lord and Susan Benjamin, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Lord and her parents Walter and Susan Lord.

Joan's death was determined to be a homicide. According to the Lehigh Cou ...
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  • Legacy.com: Joan Lois Cressman Obituary (2021) Morning Call
  • lehighvalleylive: Allentown woman shot dead, suspect is involved in standoff in Schuylkill County (UPDATE)
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact this tragedy is having on Joan's children? I can't st... ...Read More
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    I’m truly struck by how often cases like Joan's highlight the underlying issue of domestic violenc... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Joan’s work with children, which was mentioned in her obituary. I... ...Read More
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