Fannie (Morykin) Salash, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away May 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of 64 yrs to the late Michael Salash. Born in Penn Allen, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Fannie (Pello) Morykin. Fannie worked as a seamstress for various garment factories until retiring in 1978. She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown and St. Paul Orthodox Church in Emmaus. She had previously enjoyed participating in St. Mary’s Bowling League.
Survivors:
Daughters- Gloria Walson wife of the late John Walson of Allentown, Jean Diamond of Allentown; Son- Stephen Salash husband of Joanne of Bethlehem; Grandchildren- John M. Walson husband of Michal of Chalfont, Michelle Walson Kuykendall wife of Jeffrey of Brooklyn, NY; Anthony Diamond of Philadelphia, Nicholas Diamond of Bethlehem; two Great Grandchildren- John Joseph Walson and James John Walson Kuykendall; Sisters- Kathryn Pinto of Bangor, Helen Kessler of Penn Argyl, Gloria Ackerson of Penn Argyl; Sister- In- Law- Stephanie Sikorski of Virginia; Many Beloved Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by her Brothers- John, Charles and Michael Morykin; Sisters- Mary Morykin, Ann Fedorak, and Eva Bonisese.
The Salash family would like to thank Fannie’s caretakers Yolanda Atienza and Merlyn Kerns for their help, love and compassion.
A viewing will be held on Friday 9-10AM with Liturgy to follow at 10AM all in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown, PA 18102, St. Paul Orthodox Church 156 E. Main St. Emmaus, PA 18049 or to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice 240 Union Station Plaza Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Catherine H. Spangenberg
Catherine H. (Tomaschik) Spangenberg, 87, formerly of Allentown and Jim Thorpe, and currently of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, passed away on April 28, 2016 while she was lovingly held in her daughter Carol’s arms at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center ICU. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Michrina) Tomaschik. Catherine was the loving wife of the late Robert Spangenberg, an Allentown firefighter who died at a fire in 1983.
She was one of the early members of the Allentown Fire Fighters Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, where she helped to make pierogies for their fundraisers. She was also an associate member of the Sell Chapel at the Masonic Village. She enjoyed playing in the weekly pinochle and bingo games at the Village. Catherine and her daughters attended reunions of the crew of the USS Spangenberg DE223, which was christened in honor of Robert’s brother Kenneth during WWII.
Catherine cherished her grandchildren and especially enjoyed it when “Nana” and “Aunt Carol” celebrated Catherine’s 87th birthday in November and the Russian Orthodox Christmas Eve Holy Supper with grandsons Robert, David, and their families.
Catherine is survived by her daughter Carol and husband Larry Wolford of Elizabethtown; grandchildren Robert Michael Schulte and wife Monica, David Schulte III and fiancée Jacquelyn Harris, and Megan Righter. She has a great-granddaughter, Greta Marie Schulte. She is also survived by her sisters Dorothy McDonald of Allentown and Betty Bergenstock of Lower Macungie. Catherine loved her “granddog” Pepper and always had treats when Pepper visited her or when she visited him. She held Pepper on the way home from Peaceable Kingdom when he was adopted in 2009.
Catherine was predeceased by her daughter Cathy Schulte; her grandchildren Lornah Schulte and Kenneth Schulte; and her siblings Ann Tomaschik, Eleanor Seagreaves, and John Tomaschik.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday 8:30-9:15 a.m. with Panachyda at 9:15 a.m. in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Protection of the BVM Greek Orthodox Church 703 N. 6th St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall.
A Memorial Service will be held at Sell Chapel in Masonic Village at a time to be announced.
Please no flowers, contributions can be made in Catherine’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
Catherine Smicker
Catherine "Kitty" (Marhon) Smicker passed away March 14th at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Princeton, NJ, twelve days after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was the wife of the late John Smicker. Born in Gilberton, Pa, she was the daughter of Paul and Mary (Karlisky) Marhon.
Kitty worked at Maiden Fair clothing factory in her younger years then became a devoted Red Cross volunteer at the Good Shepherd Home for 38 cherished years. Her family and friends could find her working in her beautiful flower garden or preparing a scrumptious feast in her kitchen. She was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and St. Mary's Seniors.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Shirley (Robert) Hunsicker of Princeton, NJ, Linda (Billy) Micklos of Fogelsville; son, Thomas (Darlene) Smicker of Quakertown; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Helen Glogowski and sister-in-law, Doris Smicker. She was predeceased by sons Ronald and Johnny and daughter Gail.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, at 10:00am with services at 11:00am in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front Street, Allentown. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Catherine's memory to St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown or The Good Shepherd Home at Conrad Raker Center, Allentown.
Anna Sabo
Anna (Zuick) Sabo, 95, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph M. Sabo. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kashitska) Zuick. Anna was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church.
Survivors:
Children- Mary Anne Merlo and husband Charles of Allentown, Christine Ford and husband Francis of Coopersburg; Grandchildren- Matthew Merlo and wife Christal, Regina Hinkle and husband Jason, Amy Gugger and husband Douglas, Christopher Ford and wife Courtney; 7 Great Grandchildren; Sister- Catherine Piccirilli of Bethlehem.
She was predeceased by her daughter- Patricia H. Sabo and her sisters- Sophie Zuick, Mary Zuick and Rose Burkhardt.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, January 20th, 9:30- 10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Wednesday at 11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to the church care, of Kohut Funeral Home.
Susan N. Sigoda
Susan N. (Reimert) Sigoda, 51, of Slatington, passed away January 7, 2016, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. She was the loving fiancé to Jeffrey Moser, with whom she was with for 14 years. Born in Allentown, she was daughter of Alice (Drauch) Reimert and the late Dale Reimert. She was a loving mother of 2 children, April and James Sigoda. Susan worked for Lehigh Valley Health Network for 16 years. She grew up attending Ss Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church. Susan fully enjoyed life.
Survivors:
Mother- Alice Reimert of Allentown; Fiancé- Jeffrey Moser of Slatington; Children- April and James Sigoda of Allentown; Step-Children- Joshua and Jacob Moser of Slatington; Sister- Mary Budwash and Brother- Barry Reimert both of Allentown. Along with many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday 6-8PM and Thursday 9:30- 10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Thursday at 11AM in Ss Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church 1065 Fullerton Ave Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Laurel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Susan’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Autism Speaks c/o the funeral home.
Jean Sommers
Jean (Senar) Sommers, 79, of Bangor, passed away December 29, 2015. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Mary (Sedlok) Senar. Jean was of the Orthodox faith. She retired from Western Electric/ Lucent Tech. after over 15 years of service. Jean was a member of the Red Hat Society.
Survivors:
Daughter- Michelle Sicher and husband David of Bumpass, VA; Grandchildren- Aimee Leslie, Kristina Romanczuk, Sean Sicher, Joel Sicher, Matthew Sicher, Chad Sommers and Chris Sommers; 12 Great Grandchildren; Sisters- Dorothy Hudak of Bethlehem and Emma Focht of Whitehall. She was predeceased by her son- Jeffrey Sommers and brother- Andrew Senar.
A viewing will be held Monday 10-11AM with a service at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Donations can be made in Jean’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Richard H. Seibert, Jr
Richard H. Seibert, Jr., 81, of Allentown passed away November 6, 2015. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (Liskanich) Seibert. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Marie (Fox) and Richard H. Seibert, Sr. Richard worked for GE for 34 years and then owned and operated Seibert Time Service, Allentown. He was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors:
Children- Richard III of Allentown, Christopher and wife Patricia of Colorado Springs, Jeffrey of Allentown and Kathleen of Allentown; 3 Grandchildren; Caregiver- Cathy Dengler. He was predeceased by his sister- Linda Stahley.
A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:30PM in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery on Mundy Lane in Whitehall. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
Alexander M. Solga
Alexander M. Solga, 102 of Allentown, passed away June 13, 2015 at Whitehall Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Helen M. (Ondrovic) Solga. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Majtan) Solga. Alex served in the U.S. Army for four years during WWII in the European theater (the Signal Corp), and received multiple medals for his service in the military. He retired from Mack Trucks in 1976 after 25 ½ years of service. Alex was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, their Holy Name Society, and the Boy Scout Troop 102 where he spent many a weekend in the Poconos with the troop. He was a member of the Jednota Local #567, the Slovak Catholic Sokols Local #78, the Mack Trucks Retiree Assoc. and the United Auto Workers Union #677.
Alex was an avid golfer and could be found many days on the courses throughout the valley. He loved to fix things and tinker with TV and radio repairs on his Saturday mornings. He recently celebrated his 102nd birthday with family and friends at Whitehall Manor and finished his celebration by dancing a polka.
After retirement, Alex and his wife Helen traveled throughout the US and Europe and loved to share stories regarding his adventures in his latter years. Alex loved life and lived it to the fullest and touched countless lives by his kindness and compassion. His most treasured moments were the holiday celebrations, the traditional food with recipes brought over from Slovakia, and singing old time songs.
Survivors: Daughter- Joanne E. and husband Martin Ryan of Mahopac, NY; Sons - Michael R. Solga of Bath, Dr. Richard Solga of Schnecksville; 3 Grandchildren – Michele, Lucas and wife Maria, and Gwendolyn, one great grandchild, Alexa Rose, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings- Albert, John, Joe, Anna, Frank, Paul and Seraphine.
A viewing will be held Friday 6/19/15 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday 6/20/2015 from 9:30 to 10:30 in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Saturday 6/20/15 at 11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Alex’s memory to St. John’s Church.