Katherine (Rapovie) Kramer, 81, of Allentown, passed away August 22, 2016. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Wolansky) Rapovie. Katherine retired from Sacred Heart Hospital housekeeping department. She was a member of St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church and volunteered at Everlasting Life Ministries Food Bank.
Survivors:
Daughters- Ann and husband Curtiss Phillips of Allentown, Eleanor and husband Michael Fox of Runnemede, NJ, Joan and husband Richard Ramer of Allentown, Karen and husband John Quevy, Jr. of Coplay; Grandchildren- Paul J. Sefick Jr. and wife Carmen, Tiffany Burton and companion Jason Conrad, Sharell Tiburcio and husband Eddie, Shaelynn Phillips and companion Tandrick Stokes, Michael Quevy; Great Grandchildren- Dominic Bolza, Audrianna Tiburcio, Alexa Tiburcio, Alianna Tiburcio, Angelina Sefick. She was predeceased by her daughter- Denise Kramer.
A viewing will be held on Monday 6-8PM with Parastas at 7:30PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St Allentown. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 10AM with a viewing previous, 9-10AM, all in St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown. Burial to follow in St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Katherine’s memory to the church or to St. Lukes VNA Hospice 240 Union Station Plaza Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Marie Kristie
Marie J. (Horwath) Kristie, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was the loving wife of 67 years to Thomas Kristie. Born in Sheppton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Ritz) Horwath. Marie was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church. She was Co-Owner, with her husband, of Tommy’s Luncheonette at 8th & Gordon Sts for over 53 years.
Survivors: Husband- Thomas Kristie; Sons- Dennis and wife Jan of Allentown, Larry and wife Kim of Allentown, Tim and wife Rose of New Tripoli; 9 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother- Joseph Horwath.
A viewing will be held Friday 9:30-11:00AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Marie’s memory to Lehigh County Humane Society 640 Dixon St. Allentown, PA 18103.
Catherine Kmetz
Catherine J Kmetz, 97 years, of Allentown, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at Phoebe Home, Allentown. Born in Allentown Catherine was the daughter of the late, Peter and Mary (Kotowsky) Kmetz. Catherine was a 1941 graduate of Cedar Crest College, She taught at Sheridan School for 25 years.
Survivors: Sister-in-law, Helen Kmetz, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by brother, Joseph Kmetz and nephew, Joseph Kmetz, Jr.
Services; Services will be 10:00 am, Thursday March 31, 2016 at St Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1045 Fullerton Ave, Allentown PA 18102. Calling hour 9-10am in the church. Arrangements entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home Inc.
Contributions: St Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1045 Fullerton Ave, Allentown PA 18102
Stephan Kacapyr
Stephan Kacapyr, 91, of Allentown, passed away March 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 70 years to Maria (Lenio) Kacapyr. Born in Ukraine, he was the son of late Martin and Anna (Semchuk) Kacapyr. Stephan retired from Western Electric after over 20 years of service. He was a member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine and Ukrainian Dance Group, which performed in both the U.S. and Europe.
Survivors:
Wife; Sons: William and wife Charlotte of Allentown, Olech and wife Zofia of Orlando, FL; 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings: Wasyl, Michael, Kathryn and Maria.
A viewing will be held Saturday 9- 9:45AM in the church with Office of Christian Burial to follow and be celebrated at 10AM in St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church 1825 Kenmore Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.
Contributions can be made in Stephan’s memory to the church c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert Kudla
Robert C. Kudla Sr., 81, of Coplay, passed away February 13, 2016. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Barbara A. (Heidecker) Kudla. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stephen and Catherine Kudla. Robert was retired from Mack Trucks after 28 years of service. He also worked for the Allentown Police Reserve for over 30 years. He was also a Police Officer for Northampton, North Catasauqua, and Coplay for many years. Robert was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing and bowling.
Survivors:
Wife; Children- Robert Kudla Jr. and wife Cathlin of CA, Peggy Roethlein and husband Kevin of Coplay, Linda Lavender and husband Greg of Virginia Beach, Christine Seip and husband Tim of Catasauqua, Mark Kudla and wife Coral of Allentown; 6 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Brother- Frank Kudla of Myrtle Beach; Mother-In-Law- Margaret Unger of Allentown. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters.
A calling time will be held on Thursday 6-8PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Robert’s memory to Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown- Resident Activity Fund c/o the funeral home.
Anna Kaczmar
Anna (Romanyshyn) Kaczmar, 87, of Allentown, passed away October 16, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Kaczmar. Born in Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Maria (Bajuk) Romanyshyn. Anna was a member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church and previously a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church until its closing.
Survivors: Children- Luba Gehman and husband Thomas, Natalie Masley, Raymond and Thomas Kaczmar; Grandchildren- Leesa, Damian, Kristi, David, and Daniel; 6 Great Grandchildren; Siblings- Wasyl and Roman Romanyshyn and Vera Fedorkiw. She was predeceased by her son- Gerald Kaczmar, granddaughter- Jessica Kaczmar Padgett and brothers- Myron and Petro Romanyshyn.
Services: A calling time will be held on Wednesday 9-10AM with Office of Christian Burial at 10AM all at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church 1836 Kenmore Ave Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.
Contributions: Donations can be made in Anna's memory to St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.
Kathryn Kospiah
Kathryn M. Goletz-Kospiah, 43, of Northampton, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Theodore and Concetta (Elia) Goletz, of Bethlehem, and the wife of Joseph R. Kospiah, of Northampton. She graduated class of 1989 from Louis E. Dieruff High School in Allentown. During her career, Kathryn was a real estate agent with Miklas Realty, among other occupations. Special thanks to St. Luke’s Hospice House for their care and compassion.
Survivors: Parents; husband; children, Larissa, Kyla, and Hannah, at home; Michelle of North Carolina, Michael of New Jersey; siblings, John of Allentown, Stephanie of Bethlehem, Susan of Northampton; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Thursday 8-10AM with Panachyda at 10AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11AM in St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church 1826 Kenmore Ave Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.
Contributions can be made in Kathryn’s memory to the church or to St. Luke’s Hospice House care of the funeral home.
Maria Kerkusz
Maria (Drabyszynec) Kerkusz, 89, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, May 09, 2015 in Manor Care 2029 Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Michael Kerkusz. Born in Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Katherine Drabyszynec. She was retired from Phoenix Clothing. Maria was a member of St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. She loved animals, especially cats, and needlepoint and cooking. Her family loved her pierogies.
Survivors:
Children- Ray and wife Roxanne of Allentown, James of Allentown, Anna Snyder and husband John of Fountain Hill, John and wife Amy of Emmaus, Martha Burgos and husband Edgardo of Allentown; 10 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren and a Great Great Grandson. She was predeceased by her Son- Jerry and his wife- Michelle; Grandsons- Christopher, Michael and Terry.
A viewing will be held Monday 6-8PM with Parastas at 7PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown. A viewing will be held 9:30-10AM Tuesday with Office of Christian Burial at 10AM all in St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 1826 Kenmore Ave Bethlehem. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Maria’s memory to the church.