Joseph Paul Kerin Jr., 86, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Margaret (Elias) Kerin. Born in Luzerne, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Evans) Kerin. Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving on the USS EURYALE (AS-22). He retired from Western Electric after 33 years of service. Joseph was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. He was a life member of the American Legion Howard L. Peter Post 576 where he served as a past Officer, Sergeant At Arms and member of the Honor Guard. Joseph was also a member of the Fullerton Fire Co., Cross Keys and the former St. John’s Club. Joseph was a Chief Steward for Local 1522 IBEW for 20 years. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the Boy Scouts of America.



Survivors:
Wife- Margaret Kerin
Sons- Ronald Kerin and wife Dorothy of Roseville, CA
Paul Kerin and wife Alice of Allentown
Daughter- Barbara Korp and husband William of Whitehall
2 Grandchildren- Kimberly Kerin and Jonathan Kerin
He was predeceased by Sister- Dorothy Washcalis and Brothers- Ralph and Michael Kerin.



A viewing will be held Friday 9:00-10:20AM with prayers and military honors at 10:20AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to be private at a later date.



Donations can be made in Joseph’s memory to the church, St. Luke’s Hospice or to the American Cancer Society care of the funeral home.

Andrew J. Kadas, 84, of Allentown was received into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2011. He was the husband of the late Eleanor R. (Seaman) Kadas. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Kadas and Mary (Zampar) Kadas Konye. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. Andrew served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a General Foreman for the former Hutt & Wasserman Felt Hat Mfg. in Allentown and then for F & M Hat Mfg. in Denver, PA until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, Allentown.

Survivors: He will be sadly missed by his entire family, son, Jeffrey A. Kadas, and wife, Andrea, of Allentown; sister, Marie Ann Spillane, and husband, William, of Allentown; brother, Thomas Kadas, and wife, Frances, of Allentown; sister-in-laws, Marie Seaman, of Allentown, Mary Kadas, of Emmaus; step-brother, George Konye, of Catasauqua. He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Kadas.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, 924 N Front St., Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Andrews memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., 950 N. Front St., Allentown 18102.

Olga (Polowka) Kucynda, 87, of West Easton, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was the loving wife of 65 years to Michael Kucynda. Born in the Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Dmytro and Anna (Korchun) Polowka. She worked as a seamstress for Strongwear Pants Co. for over 20 years and retired as a custodian from Philip Lauer Middle School in 2001 after 15 years. Olga was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Easton.



Survivors:
Husband- Michael Kucynda
Sons- Stephen and wife Ronda (Marks) Kucynda of Sadalia, MI
Michael Kucynda of Lompoc, CA
Daughters- Anna and husband Terry McKinsey of Battleground, WA
Bernadette Shifter at home
6 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren



A viewing will be held Saturday 9:00- 9:45AM with a Divine Liturgy at 10AM all in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church 315 Fourth St. West Easton, PA 18042. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.



Donations can be made in Olga’s memory to the church or to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Bonnie E. Kirkhoff, 91, of Allentown passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Born in Mohrsville, she was the daughter of the late James and Minnie (Himmelberger) Kirkhoff. She began her hospitality career in New York City, returning to Allentown to work at the Bethlehem Steel Club and ultimately Saucon Valley Country Club. Bonnie thoroughly enjoyed her career at Saucon, specializing in wedding planning, banquets, and day-to-day management of many of the Club’s restaurant, dining, and special event functions. In many ways the members and co-workers were her family. She spoke fondly of the families and friendships that were cultivated over her years of service.



Survivors: She will be sadly missed by her entire family. Siblings Helen Remlinger, James Kirkhoff, and William Kirkhoff and his wife, Thelma; nephew Rick Hafer and his wife Elizabeth; grand nephews and niece, Zachary, Weston, and Amaura. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert, and sisters Betty Hafer, Kathryn Groover, and Elsie Foster.



Services: will be private. Arrangements, Kohut Funeral Home, Allentown. Online condolences may be made at: www.kohutfuneralhome.com.

Gladys M. (Beck) Kalavoda, 83, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Phoebe Home in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Kalavoda. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Esther (Andreas) Beck. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church were she was involved in many activities. She was also a member of the Golden Age Club. Gladys was retired from Lucent Technologies where she was a member of the Pioneers.



She will be sadly missed by her entire family.
Survivors:
Sons- James and wife Stephanie
Anthony and wife Eileen both of Whitehall
Granddaughters- Jennifer, Michelle, Jamie, Jessie and Sarah
Grandson- Anthony
Step Grandson- Dan
Great Grandsons- Joseph, Noah, Henry and Benjamin
Sisters- Madeline Jancovic and Bernice Beck, both of Allentown
Sister- In- Law- Dolores Beck of Whitehall
She was predeceased by her son- Joseph M., brother- Dale Beck, and sister- Fern Schwenk.



A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 9. 2011, from 9:30-10:15AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30AM all in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 501 Ridge Ave., Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.



Donations may be made in Gladys’ memory to the Phoebe Nursing Home Resident’s Fund care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.