Monica Michaelene Anthony, age 91, died on July 3rd in Fellowship Manor. She was married to her beloved husband John for 64 years upon his passing in 2018. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Suzanna (Kakalecik) Lichman. She was born in Allentown, PA. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church; she attended Daily mass for many years. She was most recently a member of the choir. She was the Choir Director for 25 years. She was a soloist for 32 years throughout the Lehigh Valley, her trademark was Schubert’s Ave Maria, it was the most requested hymn in her repertoire.
She was active for many years in the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (T.F.C.S.L.A.), domiciled in Beechwood, OH, as President and Secretary of branches 319 and 187 in Allentown, PA, and as a National Auditor for 12 years. She was a top seller of life insurance and annuities and in addition to other accolades, she was crowned queen at the convention in 1987 in Anaheim, CA, exceeding $1 million in sales. She was also a member of the Slovak Pennsylvania Union Branch 40, the Cardinal Tomko Chapter Association, and she was on the Board of the New York Fraternal Congress and represented T.F.C.S.L.A. as a delegate of the New Jersey Fraternal Congress.
She was a staunch and consistent advocate for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She was an alumni of Allentown Central Catholic High School, from where her husband, children, and grandchildren also all graduated.
She loved dancing, photography, traveling and especially singing. She is survived by daughters Susan Alfier (Joseph), Monica Leavitt (Doug), sons Mark Anthony (Cheryl), Michael Anthony (Eric Fisher) and Martin Anthony, 7 grandchildren, 5 great–grandchildren, sisters–in–law Kathryn Schlachter and Anna Udicious, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband John, son John, brothers Leo and Michael, sisters Sister Bernadette Lichman MSC, Mary Ann Seman, Suzanne Simitz and Theresa Gutekunst.
Calling hours are Tuesday, July 9 from 9:30-11:30 AM in the front of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, 924 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM.
Contributions: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Delaware Valley Chapter, Lehigh Valley Office) – www.cff.org, Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center –www.epdsc.net, or to the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Allentown.

John J. Graberitz, 89, of Northampton, passed away June 17, 2024. He was the husband of the late Loretta P. (Slack) Graberitz. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late John F. and Anna (Torba) Graberitz. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean War. John was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and several local American Legions and VFW’s in the Lehigh Valley. He enjoyed reading and watching sports. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: children- John J. Graberitz and wife Denise, Donna Moyer wife of the late Dennis Moyer; grandchildren- Josh, Amber, Amanda, Michael, Adam, Lucas and Carly; great grandchildren- Logan, Tommy, Mia and Isabella; brothers- Leonard and Frank “Cookie” Graberitz. He was predeceased by his daughter- Melissa Schuler and brother- Edward.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 25th 10-11AM with a funeral service 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Entombment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown.
Contributions can be made in John’s memory to the Marine Corp Foundation.

George M. Sabo, of Emmaus, passed away recently. He was the son of the late John T. and Mary F. Sabo. He was a graduate of Allentown Catholic High School and Duquesne University. He worked as a buyer for Mack Trucks for 20 years. He is survived by 2 brothers, a sister and nieces and nephews. Services will be Private.

William Radio, 95, of Allentown, passed away June 3, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Evanik) Radio. William graduated from Allentown High School, the Baum School of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Additionally, he received honors from the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art and the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, serving as a cantor and active participant in the senior group and Bible study program. For 40 years, he worked in New York City as an Art Director for Scholastic Magazine and for Co-Ed Magazine. While in Manhattan, he contributed to local young artists' programs by critiquing their work in various contests. William also enjoyed European travel, ice skating at Rockefeller Center, drawing, painting and photography. He always used his artistic talents for community organizations such as St. Mary's fashion shows, Hess' heritage days and local businesses. He was blessed with a long life that enriched the lives of his family and everyone he met. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: sister - Dolores Bochnak; nieces and nephews - Ronald Radio and Peter Jr., Michael Radio, Karen Battavio, Kathleen Mancini, Katherine Burke and many great and great great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings - John, Peter, Nicholas, Theodore, Andrew, Michael and Taurus Radio and his niece, Donna Radio.

A viewing will be held on Friday, June 7th 11AM-12PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:30PM in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Contributions can be made in William’s memory to St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church's stained glass window refurbishment fund, care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

John Car, 85, of Allentown, passed away June 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of 16 years to Elizabeth V. Car and previously to Anna Car for 41 years until her passing. Born in Poland on May 7, 1939, John was the son of the late John and Maria (Kochan) Car. A proud American citizen, John also took pride in being a commercial truck driver and worked for many years as a supervisor for different textile manufacturing companies. He was a member of the former Saints Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church and currently of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. John enjoyed gardening, driving, and staying active. He was a very proud father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: wife- Elizabeth Car; sons- John and wife Valerie, David and wife Kymberly, Thomas and wife Ann Marie; 12 grandchildren, 9 biological and 3 through marriage; 1 great grandchild; brothers- Michael, Walter and Mireslaw. He was predeceased by his brother- William.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 10th 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Ave Whitehall, PA 18052. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Northampton.
Contributions can be made in John’s memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Judith C. (Dornblaser) Wentling, 79, of Whitehall passed away June 2, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Wentling, Sr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Burdell and Anna (Fahrman) Dornblaser. Judith had worked as a seamstress for Cross Country Clothes for many years and then for Sams Club later in life. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she participated in Seniors in Action and volunteered at her church. Judith enjoyed spending time with family, cheering for her grandchildren at their sporting events, was the world’s best cryptoquote puzzles solver, and loved gardening. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: sons- Robert L. Wentling Jr. and his wife Nicole, David B. Wentling and his wife Kristie; grandchildren- Joshua, Reagan, Alex and Quinn; siblings- Elizabeth Minarovic, Thomas Dornblaser, Rosemarie Kauffman, Joanne Weiner.

A calling time will be held on Tuesday, June 11th 10-11AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM all in Holy Trinity Catholic Church 4102 S. Church St. Whitehall, PA 18052. Burial to follow in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

Contributions can be made in Judith’s memory to Holy Trinity Catholic Church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Mary (Skerchock) Rim, 96, of Allentown, passed away May 22, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Peter Rim and was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Lansford. Born in Czechoslovakia, she immigrated to Nesquehoning PA at a young age and was the daughter of the late Basil and Anna (Preysa) Skerchock. She was predeceased by her brothers William and Michael Skerchock. Mary was a perfectionist who excelled at sewing, culinary arts, including traditional Eastern European dishes, and baking. She had worked for Western Electric and was the owner of a beauty shop “Mary’s” in Nesquehoning. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: son- Peter and wife Lisa of Alabama, daughter- Daryl and husband Earl Hartzell of New York, and grandchildren- Annette and Sharon.

Services will be Private for the family and entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sights for Hope 845 W. Wyoming St. Allentown, PA 18103.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Olivia Anne Slavish on May 3, 2024 at the age of 66. Olivia was born as the oldest daughter to Sophie K. and Alex P. Slavish on November 4, 1957 in Bethlehem, PA. She was the beloved wife of Michael Deli.

She was a graduate of Freedom High School in 1975 and Temple University’s School of Pharmacy in 1981. Following graduation she moved to Chicago, Illinois. There she received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois. She was passionate about the care of veterans and had a long lasting 35 year career as a pharmacist at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA hospital until her retirement in 2016

She enjoyed travel to Europe, Alaska, Mexico and visiting family in Pennsylvania. Her faith led her to her church congregation, the Christ Church of Oak Brook, where her passion for creating and knitting prayer shawls allowed her to remain active in her spirit of giving.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael Deli; her sisters, Alexis and Dr. Lydia Slavish and her nieces, Lauren and Meredith Roberts and her nephews, Griffith and Jonathan Roberts as well as many cousins and friends. Her dry sense of humor and contagious laugh will be remembered and missed.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 17th 11:30AM-1:30PM with a Funeral Service to follow at 1:30PM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in Whitehall.

In lieu of flowers, her family kindly asks that all donations be made in her name to either the Brookfield Zoo or Christ Church of Oak Brook.