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 (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.

Gerald D. Kalavoda, 72, of Allentown, passed away January 27, 2015. He was the loving husband of 52 years to Rose A. (Christman) Kalavoda. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stephen J. Kalavoda and late Mary (Deutsch) Pash. He served in the U.S. Marines during the 1960’s. Gerald worked for Air Products & Chemicals for 36 years, retiring in 2002. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed cowboy action shooting. Gerald was a member of the Topton Fish and Game Assoc. and the Guthsville Rod and Gun Club. He loved to spend all of his free time enjoying his two grandsons.

Survivors:
Wife- Rose A. Kalavoda; Sons- Michael and wife Sherri of Jim Thorpe and Jeffrey of Bethlehem; Grandsons- Dakota and Phoenix; Brother- Thomas and wife Kathy of Bath; Nieces, Nephew, Great Niece and Great Nephew

A calling time will be held Saturday Feb. 7th 10:30-11:30AM with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:30AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.


In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Gerald’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project National Processing Center PO Box 758540 Topeka, KS 66675-8540 or online at support.woundedwarriorproject.org/welcome or to a Veteran’s Assoc. of your choice.

Rita (Trebo) Klemp, 91, formerly of Whitehall, died peacefully in the company of her husband on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Weston Senior Living Center in Northampton. She and her husband Rudi E. Klemp celebrated 34 years of marriage this past May. Rita was born in Latvia, Zelgava on September 16, 1923 to Paul and Lizete (Volf) Trebo. She was a member of the Latvia Lutheran Church of Quakertown. She was a garment worker for many years and enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and baking.

SURVIVORS: Loving husband Rudi E. Klemp of Northampton, Son; Jerry A. Dzerens, husband of Nancy J. of Northampton, Granddaughter; Denise M. Teaman, wife of Sean D. Teaman of Lancaster, Grandson; Jerry A. Dzerens II, husband of Juliana H. of Astoria, NY, Great grand sons; Cole P. and Spencer W. Teaman of Lancaster. Preceded in death by her parents; sister; Lily Knochs and daughter; Inara Arsenault.
SERVICES: A viewing will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 12-1pm followed by a 1pm service in the Kohut Funeral Home, 950 N. Front Street, Allentown. Interment will follow services in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

In Lieu of Flowers, family requests contributions be sent to Arcadia Hospice, 7248 Tilghman Street, Suite 160, Allentown, PA 18106

Helena (Radio) Kuzmak, 90, of Whitehall, passed away December 16, 2014. She was the loving wife of Wasyl Kuzmak for 70 years. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of Paulo and Anna (Chromulak) Kuzmak. She retired from Schneider Mfg. after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Survivors:
Husband- Wasyl Kuzmak; Sons- Michael of Allentown and Ray (Roman) of Saylorsburg; Granddaughters- Holly Anne and Amanda Anne. She was predeceased by her grandson- Christopher.

Services:
A calling time will be held Friday 6-8PM and Saturday 9:30-10AM with a service at 10AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

Roman Kifiak passed away March 9, 2014.
A viewing will be held on Friday March 14th 9-10AM and a Funeral Service will be held at 10AM all in St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Maria (Lehunyak) Kulyk, 94 of Allentown passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. She was born in the Ukraine and came to the United States with her late husband John and their two sons in 1950. She had a great love for flowers, gardening, cooking and especially enjoyed spending time at family gatherings. She was a member of St. Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bethlehem for many years. Survivors: Daughters, Dorothy Kulyk of Allentown, Anna Goss and husband Tim of Grantville, PA, and Irene Strobl who passed away; sons, Michael Kulyk and wife Boc-Joo of Dallas, TX, Robert Kulyk of Allentown; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: A viewing will be held at St. Josephat on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by an Office of Christian Burial. Interment to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukranian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.The Kohut Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Services will be private.