Joseph J. Fischer, III Joseph J. Fischer, III, 46, of Allentown, died May 20, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Melinda N. (Walton) Fischer. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katy (Daly) Fischer. He was a Senior Design Engineer for Mack Trucks, Inc. for the last 12 years and a member of the UAW. Survivors: Wife, Melinda; Brother, Neal Fischer of Wilkes-Barre. Services: Memorial Services Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00PM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Friends may call 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Private interment in St. Marys Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036.