Michelle A. (Labaty) Hall, 41, of Bethlehem, passed away in her home Monday, October 17, 2011. She was a loving wife to Mark A. Hall for almost 9 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Linda M. (Hoffman) Kellerman and Wayne W. Labaty. Michelle graduated from Emmaus High School Class of “89” and was a graduate of Cedar Crest College. She worked as a social worker for 16 years at Kids Peace Outpatient Clinic. Michelle was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Allentown.
Michelle, go rest high on the mountain with eternal peace. We all love and miss you! Your life is an inspiration. Your courage was amazing. Your spirit will live on forever. You are the ultimate warrior. Thank you for sharing your life and friendship. Until we meet again….
She will be sadly missed by her entire family.
Husband- Mark A. Hall
Daughter- Lauren Hall at home
Step-Son- Brock Hall of Missouri
Mother- Linda M. and step-father Jim Kellerman of High Point, North Carolina
Father- Wayne W. Labaty of Allentown and his companion Nancy Lannen of Nescopeck
Brothers- Eric and son- Pierce Labaty of Bethlehem
Patrick Reinhart and wife Val of Bethlehem
Step-Brother- Eric Kellerman of Bethlehem
Step-Sister- Kacey Kellerman of North Carolina
A viewing will be held on Thursday 5-8PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N Front St. Allentown 18102. Friday a viewing will be held 9:30-10:45AM with a Service at 11AM all in Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 822 N 19th St. Allentown 18104. Burial to follow in Bethlehem Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michelle’s name to the church or to St. Lukes Cancer Center Social Work Fund care of the funeral home.
Margaret Haberchak
Margaret (Olexa) Haberchak, 77, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2011. She was the wife of late John Haberchak. Born and raised in Nesquehoning, PA, she was the daughter of the late Matey & Eva (Derkatch) Olexa. She was a member of the Protection of Blessed Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Allentown, PA.
Survivors: Son, Peter G. Haberchak of Whitehall; son, James S. Haberchak and his wife Marna of Camp Hill, PA; sister, Helen Mattras of Nesquehoning, PA; sister, Elizabeth Wean of Whitehall, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Services: Private services at convenience of the family. Arrangements handled by Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. Allentown, PA.
Contributions: Memorial Donations may be made to the church , 703 N 6th St. Allentown, PA 18102.
Matthew M. Hess
Matthew M. Hess, 28, of Allentown, passed away Thursday. He will be sadly missed by his entire family and many friends. A viewing will be held Monday 1-2PM with a service at 2PM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions can be made to help toward funeral expenses.