Catherine (Rudiak) Laudenslayer, 95, of Allentown, passed away November 26, 2014. She was the wife of the late Gerald Laudenslayer. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kuchta) Rudiak. She worked as a secretary at Bethlehem Steel and Sober Trucking early in her life. Catherine loved raising and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church. She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Ladies Auxiliary where she was active in volunteering to make pierogies and hoagies for their fundraisers. She especially enjoyed her bus trips to Atlantic City and Foxwoods Casinos.

Survivors: Daughters, Gloria Hamm and husband Wayne of Schnecksville, Judy Walsh of Allentown, Joyce Mehrkam and husband Ralph of Allentown; Grandchildren, Stacey, Allyson, Molly, Patrick and Lindsay; Great Grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, Paige and Avery. She was predeceased by her sister, Olga Maly and brother, John Rudiak.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday 9-10AM with a Funeral Service at 10AM all in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Catherine’s memory to the church or to a charity of one’s choice care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Bernard Aloysius Lipovsky, 74, of Allentown, passed away December 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Patricia (Sokalsky) Lipovsky. They celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary in Sept. Bernard was born in Allentown. He was the son of the late Aloysius and Helen (Rossowski) Lipovsky. Bernard graduated from Allentown Central Catholic. He was an Army Veteran. He retired from Whitehall Post Office as a Supervisor and then worked for Phoebe Floral. Bernard was an avid sports fan, especially a fan of the Phillies and the Eagles. He coached girls little league for many years.

Survivors:
Wife- Patricia Lipovsky
Daughters- Jayne Lipovsky
Jill wife of Michael Smith
Jaclyn wife of James Rosenberger
Grandson Christian, the Joy of his life
All of Allentown
Brother- James husband of Stephanie
Sisters- Joanne Hess wife of Jacob
Virginia Hovan wife of the late Reginald
Monica Abraham wife of Thomas
Many Nieces and Nephews

A viewing will be held on Monday 9-10:30AM 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. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Johns Church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Randolph J. Lagler, 60, of Allentown, passed away September 17, 2013. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late August and Dorothy (Heckman) Lagler. He was a member of the Fearless, Liberty and Fullerton Fire Companies. He enjoyed going to the Red Barn.

Survivors:
Children- Randolph Lagler Jr
Nicole Lagler
Grandson- Owen
Brothers- Terry Lagler
Barry and wife Suzanne Lagler
Timothy and wife Helen Lagler
Tab and wife Robin Lagler
Gary and wife Michelle Lagler
Sister- Anna Marie Lagler


Services will be Private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. toward the funeral expenses.

Katharina (Ruhl) Len, 89, of Allentown, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 in her home. She was the wife of the late Daniel Len. Born in Russia, she was the daughter of the late David Ruhl and Elisabeth Ruhl Hildmann. She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Survivors:
Son- Nicholas and wife Connie J. Len of Allentown
Daughter- Renata Len at home
Grandchildren- Kristine M. Len of Washington DC
Daniel M. Len and wife Erin R. Vellela of Emmaus
Brother- Hans Hildmann
Sisters- Marie Hildmann Metke
Erma Hildmann Niephaus all of Germany
She was predeceased by brothers- Gottlieb Ruhl and Josef Ruhl.

A viewing will be held on Thursday 9-10AM with a Service at 10AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the church.

Thomas A. Litak, 79, of Allentown, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012. He was the loving husband of 59 years, to Margaret E. (Puskas) Litak. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret H. (Keiser) Litak. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Thomas worked as a brick layer and later retired from the Allentown Police Dept. after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #10, Allentown.

Survivors: Wife, Margaret E. Litak; son, David T. Litak of Schnecksville; daughter, JoAnn Pychinka of Princeton, NC; grandchildren, Jason Pychinka and Joy Upanavage; six great-grandchildren.

Services: A viewing will be held on Friday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N Front St., Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N Front St., Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Valeria T. (Hercek) Lukish, 97, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, November 7, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Michael P. Lukish. Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Dojcak) Hercek. Val retired as the General Manager from Schneider Manufacturing where she worked from 1941- 1988. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church where she served as a lector and belonged to the St. John’s Auxiliary and the Morning Mass Group. Val was a member of the Golden Age Group and the Cardinal Tomko Chapter of the Slovak Catholic Federation where she was one of the founders and a chair person of the bake sales for 15 years. She received a citation from Cardinal Tomko and the 2000 Jubilee Medal from Pope John Paul II, for all her work for the missions. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union. Val also directed the Laska Singing Group for 10 years.



She will be sadly missed by her entire family and many friends.
Survivors- Many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and godchildren.
She was predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters.



A viewing will be held Friday 9:30-11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Friday at 11:30AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.



Donations can be made in Val’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Florence (Washilishin) Lobus, 95, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. She was the wife of the late Michael Lobus. Born in Tyler,PA she was the daughter of the late Kalo and Anastasia (Salanco) Washilishin. She worked for many years as a seamstress before her retirement. She was a member of St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church.



Survivors:
Son- Michael J. Lobus and wife Wanda of Wind Gap, PA
Grandchildren- Captain Kateryna A. Lobus- Gosciniak, USA, DVM of Alamogordo, NM
Halyna A. Deihl of York Haven, PA
Rebecca S. Lobus of Budd Lake, NJ
She was predeceased by siblings- Michael Washilishin, Nicholas Washilishin, Anna Schultz, Mary Marks and Eva Washilishin.



A viewing will be held Saturday 9:30- 10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N Front St. Allentown 18102. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM in St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1045 Fullerton Ave. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church restoration fund care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.