Warren Ruch, 64, of Orefield, passed away Feb. 4, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the longtime companion of Dianne Voortman. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Sandra (Groller) Ruch and the late Warren A. Ruch. Warren worked as an auto mechanic and helped with his father’s locksmithing business, Warren A. Ruch Locksmith. He could fix just about anything and enjoyed working on small engine repairs. He was an avid dirt track racer and drove sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway and was on the pit crew for Bobby Beidleman.

Warren is survived by his longtime companion, Dianne; mother, Sandra Ruch; sister, Tamie L. wife of Joseph M. Pizzuto; nephews, Joseph M. Pizzuto, Jr. and Ryan M. Pizzuto.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.