Reliable Auto Body was started by Lloyd Remington and Louis Schechter in 1926 in a one-room store at 11 North
10th Street in Allentown (Phone 2-9446). The business originally known as Reliable Auto Body and Radiator Works
was located at 720 Union Street in Allentown from 1930 to 1972.
In 1956, Ralph Schatz, a friend, and John B. Ortelli, an employee, became members of the business and the
corporation was formed; John Ortelli’s three sons, John Jr., Albert, and Richard, worked in the shop at the time. In
1972, the business relocated to its present location at 965 Sumner Avenue, Whitehall, and control succeeded to the
three brothers.
In 1999, Louis J. Ortelli, John Jr’s son, took control of the business. Ownership transferred to George D. Haaf
in 2018. Today Reliable Auto Body is run by George and Ralph Haaf, with Pat Mittl and Debbie Vivian assisting in
the office.
We can handle all your collision repairs, including unibody and frame work, light mechanical repairs and state
inspections. Our modus operandi is to go above and beyond, generation after generation, to provide outstanding
customer service.
Our Office Staff: Ralph Haaf, Pat Mittl, Debbie Vivian, George Haaf
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"2013 Press Release"
Meet Reliable Auto Body's Staff
George Haaf, Manager/Owner Ralph Haaf, Estimator Lou Ortelli, Consultant Pat Mittl, Accounting Debbie Vivian, Customer Service Ernie Smith, Shop Foreman Josh Pinedo, Collision Tech Craig Smith, Collision Tech Matthew Morrell, Painter Tristin Arnold, Paint Prep Ian Wetherhold, Paint prep.
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October 2011 "Save Second Base" with WZZO!
Our COMPLETED
exterior makeover &
sign (2010)
Maddi (RIP) & Kelsy Official greeters... hard at work!!!
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New outdoor storage shed 9/2015
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2015 Enterprise Golf Tournament
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Ashley Ortelli,
Bob Holder, &
Pat Mittl
-- The Ortelli's
--Ashley, Lou, &
Randi
Pat Mittl &
Ashley Ortelli
with Roxy
Bob Holder holding Knox
Mini Car cruise during "Save 2nd Base"
Ashley, Randi, Pat with Bob Holder
Bob Holder & Ashley Ortelli goofing around
Pat Mittl, Ashley Ortelli, & Lou Ortelli (owner)
Bob Holder,
Pat Mittl, &
Ashley Ortelli
2017 Night Out at
"The PHANTOMS"
Matt Morell
(Painter) &
girlfriend, Deanna
The entire Reliable Auto Body crew &
friends!!!
Our friends from Outten Chevrolet!
Ashley Ortelli
(Manager) &
boyfriend Chris
Jesse Kovach (Tech) & wife, Julie
Jesse Kovach (Tech), wife Julie, Matt Morrell
(Lead Painter), & Ian Wetherhold (Detailer)
Ashley's boyfriend, Chris &
customer Brian Thomas
Randi Ortelli - Freed & Husband Chris
Ernie Smith (Shop
Foreman) & wife, Gail
Our friends from LVB, Doug & DJ
The Reliable Auto Body Crew.... BACK ROW: Tristin Arnold (Paint prep), Jesse Kovach (Tech), Matt Morell (Painter), Ian Wetherhold (Detailer), Nate Duell (Tech), Ernie Smith (Foreman), FRONT ROW: Ashley Ortelli (Manager), Lexie Boruta (Customer Service), Pat Mittl (Office Manager), & Lake Duell (Tech)
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Glenn Collopy, Patrick Rex, & Carl Miller
On May 23, 2017
Reliable Auto Body partnered with State Farm Insurance to donate a 2010
Chrysler T&C handicapped accessible van to a military family in need.
We had the help of various vendors & organizations in order to make this all
possible ... Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Counsel (LVMAC), The National Auto
Body Counsel (NABC) Recycled Rides program, Deerfoot Auto Parts, Lehigh
Valley Bumpers, Yocum Towing, and #1 Service Center to name a few.
Mr. & Mrs. Mescavage were located through the LVMAC as a deserving family
in need and received their new van at Reliable Auto Body on 5/23/17.
2010 Chrsyler Town & Country
Annie & Michael Mescavage in their new van!
The Mescavages along with State Farm representatives...
Patty Saam (SF agent), Frank Armetta (SF agent), Ivan Witmer
(SF agent), Carl Miller (SF), and Richard Sundstrom (SF)
Rich Hudzinski & Gerald Still (LVMAC) with the Mescavages
and Ashley Ortelli & Lou Ortelli (Reliable Auto Body)
Annie Mescavage with granddaughter Sage & Michael
Mescavage with the Reliable Auto Body team --
Matt Morrell & Tristin Arnold (kneeling)
Ian Wehterhold, Jesse Kovach, Ernie Smith (row 1) and
Lake Duell & Nathan Duell (row 2)
The Entire Reliable Auto Body Team:
Ashley Ortelli, Pat Mittl, Lexie Boruta, "MADDI"
-- Annie Mescavage --
Matt Morrell, Jesse Kovach, Lake Duell, Ian Wetherhold, Ernie Smith,
Tristin Arnold, Nate Duell, and Lou Ortelli (owner)
The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Counsel (LVMAC)
Gerald Still, President
Annie & Michael Mescavage and
Rich Hudzinski (LMAC)
2016 Christmas Luncheon
On 6/18/17 Reliable Auto Body participated in the Inagural Season
of the SteelStacks Grand Prix...
Team Reliable was lead by Captains Lou Ortelli & Ashley Ortelli
Drivers: Eric Beers, Frank Cozze, Briggs Danner, Jack Ely, & Mike
Bednar
RACE UPDATE: Team Reliable was the team to beat following the
Heats, we logged the most laps from all 3 heats and had the
quickest lap times.
Mike Bednar representated "Team Reliable" and drew the 5th
starting spot for the final race!
The start of the race was "LeMans" style which didn't deter Eric
Beers from jumping into that kart and getting "Team Reliable" out
onto the track.
With the help of Roy Danner in the pit area "Team Reliable" was
able to flawlessy make its necessary 4 driver changes.
All 5 drivers performed smoothly on the track and drove "Team
Reliable" to a solid 2nd place finish!
Look for "Team Reliable" to be back next year!!!!
We would also like to thank all the families & friends that came out
and beared the heat to support "Team Reliable"!!!
The DRIVERS (L to R):
Jack Ely, Eric Beers, Mike Bednar, Frank Cozze, Briggs Danner
"TEAM RELIABLE" (L to R):
Cherie Beers, Kailyn Beers, Ashley Ortelli (front row)
Chris Mimlitsch, Austin Beers, Eric Beers, Frank Cozze, Mike Bednar,
Jack Ely, Briggs Danner, Roy Danner, Lou Ortelli (back row)
Eric Beers
Frank Cozze
Mike Bednar
Briggs Danner
Jack Ely
Jesse Kovach & Chris Mimlitsch
Jack Ely Sr., Cherie Beers, Austin Beers, Kailyn Beers, Jack Ely Jr., Eric Beers, Mike
Bednar, Frank Cozze, Lou Ortelli, Briggs Danner, Roy Danner, Chris Mimlitsch
Team Reliable getting the kart setup!
Janice Cozze & Marie Ortelli
Jesse, Julie, & Alescia
Chris Mimlitsch &
Ashley Ortelli
2018 Northwestern Wrestling Golf Tournament
Carl Miller, Zach Tedesco, Lou Ortelli
2018 Enterprise Golf Tournament
Cole Miller, Carl Miller, Glenn Collopy, & Lou Ortelli
2014 Christmas Luncheon
2017 Christmas Luncheon
2018 Holiday Luncheon
2015 Christmas Luncheon
2019 Fred Beans Golf Tournament
Patrick Rex, Lou Ortelli, Carl Miller, & Glen Collopy
Fred Beans representative, Glenn Collopy, Lou Ortelli, Patrick Rex, and Carl Miller
accepting the prize for WINNING the golf tournament!!!