Maria (Stecyna) Chorwat, 88, of Allentown, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. She was born in Hlyna, Ukraine and was the loving wife to the late Dmytro Chorwat. Maria retired from Modern Clothing after many years of service. She was a member of St. Josaphats Ukrainian Catholic Church. Maria loved to garden and to take care of her flowers. Survivors: Sons, Jaroslaw and wife Marika of Allentown, Bohdan of Allentown; grandson, Luka. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters.

Services: A viewing will be held on Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., with Parastas at 7 p.m., and then Saturday, a viewing 8:45 to 9:15 a.m., with Panachyda at 9:15 a.m., all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., 950 N. Front St., Allentown 18102. Office of Christian Burial to be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Josaphats Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1826 Kenmore Ave., Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.

Joseph “Joey” Ciffer, 65, of Bethlehem, PA went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem. Born and raised in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Ann (Lanski) and Joseph E. Ciffer. Joey was also predeceased by a twin brother at birth. His parents were founding members of LARC and the Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties where Joey was a lifelong member. For many years Joey worked at VIA. Joey was active with the MORA bowling league for over 3 decades. He was a charter member of Faith and Light Community at Mercy Special Learning Center. He also enjoyed horseback riding with the special needs Equestrian program in Center Valley, and visiting the Eagles training camp at Lehigh University. Joey remained an avid Eagles & Flyers fan throughout his life.

Joey was a former member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Easton, PA.

He is lovingly remembered by his guardians, Priscilla & Ron Koch, his housemate, Lenny and his many special friends and caregivers at Community Services Group.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00AM with a calling time 9:00-9:45AM all in St. Bernard’s Oratory, 132 S. 5th Street, Easton. Burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery on William Penn Highway, Easton.

Contributions: Arc of Lehigh/ Northampton Counties c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.

Ewdokija (Koval) Chachil, 105, of Allentown, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 in Manor Care- Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late Peter Chachil. Born in Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Harashim and Paraska Koval.

Ewdokija’s family would like to thank Manor Care of Allentown and Heartland Hospice for all of their kindness and support.


Survivors:
Daughters- Tania Antoniewicz of Allentown
Maria Bankos of Allentown
Nina Dreher and husband Alvin of Allentown
Barbara Boandl and husband Frank of Emmaus
Susan Chachil of San Antonio, TX
18 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandson
She was predeceased by her daughter- Anna Lewis of Northampton.



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

“Pani Halyna” Anna Czekaluk, 88, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 in her daughter’s home. She was the devoted wife of the late Very Reverend Protopresbyter William Czekaluk. Born in Poltava, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Sarafina (Abramitz) and Michael Miasoid and sister to the late Peter Miasoid. While in Ukraine she was a mathematics professor, married her husband and gave birth to her late daughter, Lubomyra. After moving to the United States and becoming a citizen, she devoted her life to her church and family. She was an active member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown; a member of St. Mary’s Seniors, the Sisterhood, the Sunday School, the Ladies Auxiliary and Soyuz Ukrainok. She was a loving wife, mother and friend.



Survivors:
Daughter- Larysa and husband Robert Noecker of Allentown



A viewing will be held Saturday 9-10AM with Divine Liturgy at 10AM all in St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown 18102. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.



Donations can be made in Anna’s memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102.