Joseph P. Muffley, 71, of Salisbury Township passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was born in Allentown, the son of Sara R. (Brogan) and the late John H. Muffley. He is the beloved husband of the former Diane E. Zelko. He graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School class of 1960. Joseph started his career at the former Western Electric and worked in the office, the plant and in the Clean Room. He retired after 41 years when it was Agere. He was a family man who truly loved spending time with them. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Hogans Social Club. Survivors: Beloved wife, Diane; and mother, Sara; daughter, Colleen M. Reimert and husband Jeffrey of Allentown; grandson, Noah Reimert; sister, Terry Lysek; nephews, Michael and Mark Lysek and William Muffley. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Muffley; and a niece, Joanne Muffley. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated TODAY, Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. Calling hours will be starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Church. Inurnment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Allentown Central Catholic High School, Development Office, 301 N. 4h Street, Allentown, PA 18102. The Kohut Funeral Home, Allentown is handling the arrangements.
Mary Munjone
Mary T. (Salutsky) Munjone, 98, of New Hampshire, formerly of Allentown, died peacefully Dec. 8th at Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen, NH. She was the wife of the late Frank J. "Funzie" Munjone. Mary retired in 1967 after 25-years with Palumbo Mfg., Allentown. As a devout Catholic, Mary was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul, Allentown and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord, NH. Born in Ansonia, CT, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Theodosia (Muzak) Salutsky. Survivors: Son Francis W. "Nunnie" Munjone and wife Marianne (Chernansky) Munjone of Epsom, NH.; 3-Grandchildren; 2-Great Grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her son Michael Munjone; sisters: Julia Debello, Rockaway, NJ.; Stella Buchanan, Brodheadsville, PA,; brother Peter Salutsky, Dover, NJ.
Services: A viewing will be held on Friday 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM in Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1065 Fullerton Ave Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Donations can be made in Mary's memory to Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Frank Maron
Frank T. Maron 80, of allentown passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 in his home
surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Doris
"Dee" J. (Gossman) Maron. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank
and Albina (Stora) Maron. He was a 1952 graduate of William Allen High School
and Penn State Extension where he received his associates degree in Drafting and
Design. Frank was retired from Mack Trucks, Allentown, after more then 30 years
of service, where he was a draftsman and designer of Fire Trucks. Following
retirement, Frank owned and operated Winks Steak shop in Allentown. Also, Frank
was in real estate for over 40 years.
Frank was a talented musician and played for many years with numerous bands
though out the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. He was a member of the American
Federation of Musicians Local 45. Frank was an avid sports fan of Philadelphia
teams and local teams. He enjoyed watching all of his family's practices and
games.
Frank was a life member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church.
Survivors: Wife- Dee Maron, Daughter- Monica Spier and husband Jeffery D.
Of Norwalk, CT., Son- Mark Maron and wife Penny A. Of Salisbury Township,
Grandson- Wes Matthew Maron, Brother Michael and wife Julie of Allentown,
Sister- Anna Wenninger of Slatington, many nieces and nephews. He was pre
deceased by siblings Irene Moll, Frances Werner, Andrew Maron and William Maron.
A viewing will be held Tuesday 6-8 pm and Wednesday 10-10:30 am in Kohut Funeral
Home, Inc. 950 N. Front Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to
be celebrated at 11 am on Wednesday in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic
Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial
Park.
Donations can be made in Franks memory to St. John the Baptist Slovak
Catholic Church.
David Miller
David F. Miller, 83, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Louise M. (Harsch) Miller. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Jacob and Anna (Kehs) Miller. David served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a retired cabinet maker from Lehigh Lumber. David was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church.
Survivors:
Wife- Louise M. Miller
Children- Debra Williams and Mark husband of Monica Miller
Grandchildren- Zachary, Patrick and Dana
Brothers- Jacob, Richard and William Miller
Sisters- Mary Ann Williamson and Rose Marie Scrizzi
He was predeceased by his brothers- Joseph and George Miller.
A viewing will be held Wednesday 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to follow Wednesday at 11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Johns Church.
Lucy Maruscak
Lucy Therese (Talocci) Maruscak, 79, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was the loving wife, of 55 years, to John T. Maruscak. Born in New Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Oliva Talocci. Lucy was a 1952 graduate of Nesquehoning High School. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the church choir. Lucy worked for Laneco for 19 years.
Survivors:
Husband- John T. Maruscak
Children- Mary and husband Keith
Lisa and husband David
Lucille and husband Tony
John and wife Jen
Grandchildren- Keith, Rachel and husband Frank, Jacob, Julia, Joshua and Jillian
Brothers- Joseph and Anthony Talocci
Many Nieces and Nephews
Grandcats and Granddogs
She was predeceased by siblings Celestine, Catherine and Angie.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 29th 9-9:45AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 801 N 11th St. Allentown. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lucy’s memory to St. Francis Sanctuary Memorial Fund or to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.
Margaret Matsco
Margaret M. (Schrampf) Matsco, 81, formerly of Whitehall, passed away surrounded by loving family on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Holy Family Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Matsco. Born in Patterson, NJ she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Ressler) Schrampf. Margaret retired as a garment worker for various garment factories in Allentown. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Catasauqua. She was also a member of the ILGWU and the Bi- Cen- Ten Club.
Survivors:
Daughter- Paulette Schenk and husband Mark of West Lawn
Grandchildren- Lauren Ciotti and husband David of Seven Valleys
Patrick Schenk of Reading
Sisters- Emma Gibiser of Bethlehem
Hilda Reinik of Waretown, NJ
Elsie Miller and husband Francis of Bethlehem
Nieces and Nephews
A viewing will be held on Thursday 10-10:45AM with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM all in Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church 122 Union St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
Donations can be made in Margaret’s memory to Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Sophia Z. Molovinsky
Sophia Z. (Zukowski) Unger Molovinsky, 88, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013. She was the wife of the late Francis Unger and then the late Samuel Molovinsky. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Bronislaw and Ludwiga (Grebowiec) Zukowski. Sophia was retired from AT&T and a member of Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors:
Grandson- Brandon Warner
Sister- Stella Tice of Oregon
Son- In- Law- Robert Warner
Nieces and Nephews
She was predeceased by her daughter- Monica Warner, brother- Chester Zukowski and sister- Helen Kochenash.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday 9-10AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1065 Fullerton Ave Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Rose M. Mriss
Rose M. Mriss, former of Strawberry Patch, died Dec. 28, 2012. Born Oct. 19, 1913 to Otilia and Stephen Vitalos. She was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. She was married to Joseph Burdock who died from wounds received in WWII and later married Joseph Mriss who died in 1977. Rose buried her son Joseph Burdock and her daughter Rose Ann Mriss Csillag. She is survived by a granddaughter Christine Csillag and 2 Great Grandchildren. Rose was a sewing machine operator and worked in various factories in Allentown until her retirement. She belonged to the Slovak Assoc. and was active in their Heritage Events. She also belonged to Prime Time Seniors and loved to go to dances at various clubs in the Lehigh Valley. Rose will be sadly missed by the Vitalos, Janotka and Mriss families and her good friends.
A graveside service will be held Friday at 1PM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Cemetery 924 N Front St. Allentown c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.