Charles Barnack, 89, of Allentown, passed away January 19, 2015. He was the husband of the late Lois J. (Fritchman) Barnack. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Mykata Barnack and Anna (Uhryn) and step son of Michael Maydos. He retired as a sub-contractor doing roofing and siding. Charles served in the U.S. Navy (Seabees) during WWII. He was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Survivors:
Sons- Charles A. Barnack and wife Sharon of Allentown, Gerald M. Barnack and wife Narda of Homesdale, Michael Haberle and wife Jessie of Powder Valley; 5 Grandchildren and Many Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by 4 siblings.

A viewing will be held on Monday 10-11AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM all in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Contributions can be made in Charles memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Frank M. Brinkac, 91, of Northampton, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Sacred Heart Senior Living. He was the loving husband of 68 years to the late Rose M. (Pollinger) Brinkac. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Casper and Catherine Brinkac. Frank served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church. Frank was a devoted family man and an outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting.



Survivors:

Son- Mike Brinkac and wife Nancy; Daughter- Karen Varner and husband Gary; Grandchildren- Chris Brinkac and Lauren Brinkac; Great Grandchildren- Kellylyn Brinkac and Kyle Brinkac. Frank was predeceased by his brothers- Joseph, Anthony and Stephen and his sister- Anna Smolick.



A viewing will be held on Tuesday 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1065 Fullerton Ave Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank’s memory to Sacred Heart Senior Living 602 E. 21st St. Northampton, PA 18067.

Rose M. (Pollinger) Brinkac, 90, of Northampton, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Sacred Heart Senior Living. She was the loving wife of 69 years to Frank M. Brinkac. Born in Upper Saucon Twp, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine (Howman) Pollinger. Rose was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church. Rose showed her love for her family through her cooking, especially with her halupki.

Survivors:
Husband- Frank M. Brinkac; Son- Mike Brinkac and wife Nancy; Daughter- Karen Varner and husband Gary; Grandchildren- Chris Brinkac and Lauren Brinkac; Great Grandchildren- Kellylyn Brinkac and Kyle Brinkac.
She was predeceased by her Brothers- Joseph, John and Stanley and her Sisters- Steffie Chorney and Ann Kulik.

A viewing will be held on Thursday 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1065 Fullerton Ave Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rose’s memory to Sacred Heart Senior Living 602 E. 21st St. Northampton, PA 18067.

Eustachia (Hrabyk) Belzecky, 95, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Wasyl Belzecky. They met as children and remained inseparable ever since. Born in Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Stefan and Julia Hrabyk.
She fled from her country during WWII immigrating to an American Camp in Germany until the war was over. She married there and eventually came to America with her husband and family.
She worked as a seamstress until retirement. She was always active and planted a garden every year. She loved to cook and bake and at every family function, her cherry pie was a staple. Her family especially enjoyed her pierogies, halupkies and paska bread.
She always wanted to be with her family, so after retirement, she helped cook at the family business, Gannon’s Gourmet.
She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and always had a smile on her face. She was loved by all who knew her. Eustachia was a member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Survivors: Eustachia is survived by her children, Irene Gannon and husband Frank of Allentown, Peter Belzecky and wife Anne of Allentown; grandchildren, Peter and his wife Erica, Adam, Lisa, Danielle and her husband Scot, David and his wife Dawn, Michael and his wife Rhonda; great grandchildren, Shelby, Troy, Kayla, Tyler, Sierra, Alex and Chase; sister In laws, Olga Petrowsky and Nancy Belzecky and many nieces and nephews.

Services: A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 8:45-10:45am in the Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown followed by the Office of Christian Burial at 11:30am in St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church 1836 Kenmore Ave Bethlehem. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.

Eleanore "Ellie" B. (Capkovic) Baer, 84, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Paul V. Baer. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Augustovic) Capkovic. Eleanore worked for over 20 years at various Rite Aid stores in Allentown. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Survivors: Sons- Jeffrey and wife Kim of Effort, PA, Christopher and girlfriend Kimberly Ahlgren of Northampton, Daughters- Jane Heckenberger of Allentown, Paula and husband Vaughn Dobel of North Whitehall, Elizabeth and husband Brian Rocca of Fogelsville, 10 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, Sister- Mary Marth of Coplay. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Services: A calling time will be held Thursday 9-10AM with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 801 N. 11th St. Allentown 18102. Inurnment to follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Eleanore's memory to the
American Heart Association
968 Postal Road, Suite 110 Allentown, PA 18109.

William "Bill" J. Belasco, 76, of East Stroudsburg, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William Belasco and Nancy (Karaman) Koller. Bill served in the U.S. Army, being stationed in Germany during Peacetime. He retired from Bethlehem Steel after over 30 years of service. Bill was a member of the Fearless Fire Co. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors:
Son- David Chase and wife Sherri of Las Vegas
Siblings- Rose Marie Heckman of Whitehall
Dolores Drayton and husband Gerry of State College
Donald Belasco and wife Jean of Macungie
Paul Koller of Walnutport
Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Services will be private at the convenience of the family care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Walter Bazylak, 91, of Allentown died Monday, July 15, 2013. He was the loving husband of the late Vera (Baysarowich) Bazylak.

Survivors:
Sons- George and Raymond
Grandson- Thomas
Granddaughters- Christine, Deborah, Kate
Great Grandchildren- Elliot, Matthew, Emily and Ziven

Services:
Graveside Service Friday 1PM in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Main St. Northampton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHOP c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Anna Bechtel passed away peacefully on February 22, 2013 at the age of 99. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Kathryn Slota. Anna was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown and a member of St. Mary’s Seniors. She was the loving wife of the late Clifford Bechtel who together owned and operated Cliff’s Hotel in Allentown for 25 years. Anna is survived by daughter Elle Skurla and husband John of California, son Richard Bechtel and wife Dr. Cindy of Massachusetts. Grandchildren include Lynne (Patrick), John (Kelly) and David (Tina) of California and Shane Bechtel (Erin) of Massachusetts and Dr. Brett Bechtel (Whitney) of Virginia. Great Grandchildren include Kayla, Jessica, Keana, Caitlin and James. Sisters, Stella Smerek of Center Valley, Mildred Wilburn of Nevada, brothers Gene Slota and Walter Slota of Arizona. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Kalady, Kathryn Slota, Julie Slota and brothers John and William Slota of Allentown. Services: A viewing will be held on Friday, March 1, from 9:15 - 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 10AM – all at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Fullerton and Catasauqua Avenues, Allentown. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anna’s memory to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church or Arcadia Hospice in Allentown, PA. The family would like to thank Arcadia Hospice for their support and wonderful care of our Mother with special thanks to Paula and Marie…