Linda J. (Williams) Maderic, 75, passed away September 6, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She was formerly from Catasauqua and moved to Fullerton. She was married to the love of her life Paul Maderic for 53 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late David and Rose (Hutter) Williams. Linda was a graduate of Catasauqua High School and Victor Business School. Loving wife and mother Linda dedicated her life to raising her three children Lisa of Northampton, Craig of Catasauqua and Matthew of Allentown. She was preceded in death by Baby Maderic and sister Kathy Hauze. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua. In her retirement years Linda loved to bake and cook for her family. She loved to travel and spend her winters in Florida.
A calling time will be held Saturday 8:30-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM in Annunciation of the BVM Catholic Church 122 Union St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. Interment to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, please take care of our furry friends at Peaceable Kingdom 1049 MacArthur Rd Whitehall, PA 18052.
Stephen Miklus
Stephen J. Miklus, born April 7, 1931, has joined the “love of his life” in heaven on Monday August 29, 2022. Stephen was a life long resident of Allentown, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was married to Leola (Luchini) in 1954 and she went to save him his space in heaven in 2017. He leaves behind a loving family including his son Stephen of Allentown, his daughter Jill Shearer and her husband Kevin also of Allentown, and his daughter Tracy of Allentown. Loving Grandchildren Jennifer Miklus of Lehighton, Christopher Wallis of St. Louis, MO, Shannon Wallis of Lehighton, Leola Shearer of Glendon and Theresa Shearer of New Tripoli. He also leaves behind four great-grandchildren Devlin, Isabella, Jason and Anthony.
He retired from Phoenix Forging Company of Catasauqua. He loved to dance, swim, do puzzles and watch Tarzan. He will be greatly missed; and was deeply loved.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8th 11AM-12PM with a Service at 12PM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
Louis Mutarelli
Louis D. Mutarelli, 95, of Whitehall, passed away April 24, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Anna (Janenko) Mutarelli. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Anthony and Vittoria (Martucci) Mutarelli. Louis served in the U.S. Navy Air Corp during WWII. He had worked as an Electrical Motor Designer for Everson Electric, had owned Lou’s Tavern for 7 years and then retired from Mack Trucks after 13 years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. Louis was also a life member of the Mercantile Club in Emmaus, the Hogan’s Social Club in Allentown, the Macungie VFW Post 9264 and the Topton American Legion Post 217. He was an avid golfer and had co-founded the Mary Ellen Golf Tournament for the Easter Seals. He was also the co-founder for the Allentown Municipal Golf Association and their first President. He was the first President of the Allentown Industrial Golf League. He was the founder of the St. John’s Golf League and the Iron Lakes Wednesday Morning Mens Group. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: children- Anthony Mutarelli and wife Gwen, Michael Mutarelli and wife Eileen Detweiler, Mary Louise Hartzell and husband Raymond; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his brother- Carmen and sisters- Lucy, Josephine and Marie.
A viewing will be held Thursday, April 28th 10-11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N Front St Allentown, PA 18102 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Louis’s memory to the Easter Seals care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
Thomas Minarovic, Jr.
Thomas J. Minarovic Jr., 60, of Allentown, passed away March 14, 2022. He was the loving husband to Christine (Green) Minarovic. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Karen (Foust) and Thomas Minarovic Sr. Thomas was an electrician and a member of the IBEW Electrical Union #375. He loved the outdoors, especially during the fall, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: parents; wife- Christine; sons- Corey Minarovic and wife Carly, Tyler Minarovic and wife Kristy; step-sons- Tyler and Austin Arnold; grandchildren- Anthony, Michael, Brielle, Jasmin Minarovic; brother- Timothy Minarovic and wife Sandy. He was predeceased by his grandson- Jordan Minarovic.
A calling time will be held on Saturday, March 19th 10-11AM with a Memorial Service at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Thomas’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Esther Montoney
Esther Ann (Yeisley) Montoney, 95, of Allentown, passed away February 24, 2022. She was the wife of the late Donald Montoney. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Banker) Yeisley. Esther graduated as an RN from Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in Kingston. She was a Cadet Nurse member in WWII. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: son- Dale Montoney of Allentown, brother- Wayne Yeisley of Forty Fort, 3 nieces and 1 nephew. She was predeceased by her son- Don and brother- Robert Yeisley.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, March 2nd 11AM-12PM with a Service to follow at 12PM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Contributions can be made in Esther’s memory to Meals on Wheels 1302 N Sherman St Allentown, PA 18109.
Karl Musselman
Karl “with a K” F. Musselman, 66, of Northampton, passed away August 24, 2021. He was the husband of 31 years to the late Chrystyna S. (Huzar) Musselman. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Otto F. and Betty E. (Schultz) Musselman. Karl worked for many years at US Gage and then for Just Born Candy. He had been an Eagle Scout and loved sports, especially the Philadelphia Teams.
Survivors: children- Nick and wife Jacqueline, Austin and Kylie; granddaughter- Lydia Noel, sister- Lynn E. Musselman.
A Celebration of Karl's Life will be held on Saturday, August 28th 2-8PM at St John's Lutheran Church Activity Center on Union and Center Streets in Richlandtown, PA 18955. (Activity Center is located behind the church). Family and friends are welcome to come and go as they please.
Contributions can be made to the funeral home towards funeral expenses in his memory.
Maria Moro
Maria (Vale) Moro, 89, of Allentown, passed away June 28, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Felice Moro. She enjoyed croqueting and cooking in her free. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: son- Jack Moro, daughter- Carla Turczyn, grandchild- Cassandra Turczyn, great grandchildren- Gracie Czuba.
Family and friends are invited to Call in the family home on Tuesday July 6th after 11AM. More information can be obtained by calling the family at 610-770-1571.
Eugene Markowitz
Eugene “Chico” Markowitz, 75, of Allentown, passed away March 5, 2021. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Rose (Gulkewicz) Markowitz. Eugene was a 1964 graduate of Dieruff High School. He then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Eugene retired from GAF- Tarkett after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He was also a member of the former UKE Club, the Bocce Club, the Egypt VFW and a life member of the Fullerton American Legion. Eugene was a fun-loving man who enjoyed fishing, boating, scuba diving, jigsaw puzzles and attending Iron Pigs games. He also enjoyed taking trips to the islands and to the mountains. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: nieces- Michele Harley, Lisa Culligan, Ann Marie Yanek and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother- Michael Markowitz.
Services will be Private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Fullerton American Legion care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.