Sophie K. Slavish, 91, of Bethlehem Township died Sunday 1/18/15. She was predeceased by her husband
Alex who died 11-18-2000. They were married for 52 years.
Sophie was an honors graduate of Drexel University and was Head Dietitian at St Luke's Hospital,
Bethlehem, PA for 12 years and a Tax Preparer for H&R Block for 15 years.
She was an accordion soloist, charter member of Earl Held's All Girl Band and Orchestra and
also played alto saxophone. She loved to sing & in 1941 was named one of only two sopranos
chosen to represent Nazareth High School in District Chorus.
While at Drexel, she gave an accordion concert for the faculty and student body and volunteered
at the International House of Philadelphia. She was was also active in the Drexel Glee Club and was
a member of the Archery Team.

Born in Nazareth, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jakym and Anna (Procak) Kowalczk.
She was a member of St Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown, PA, member of the Sisterhood
of former Soyuz Ukrainok and Sunday School teacher for 13 years.
She was a member of the Drexel University Alumni Association, past member of the Bethlehem
American Association of University Women, past president of the PTA, the LV Dietetics Association and
Quota Club of Nazareth.

Survivors: Daughters, Dr. Olivia A. Slavish, wife of Michael Deli of Western Springs, IL,
Dr. Lydia Slavish of West Chester, PA, Alexis P. Slavish of Bethlehem, PA.
Sisters: Jennie K. Kramer of Allentown, PA and Miriam Nielson of Dayton, Ohio
She was predeceased by a sister, Ann Marshall, of Annapolis, MD
Grandchildren: Lauren Roberts, Griffith Roberts, Jonathan Roberts, Meredith Roberts


Services: Friday 1/23/15 a viewing will be held 10-11AM with a Funeral Service to be held at 11AM all in St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.


Contributions:
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Irene (Morris) Skaff, 99y 5m of Allentown, passed away in Cedarbrook Nursing Home on Nov. 29, 2014. Born in Luzerne County, PA Irene was the daughter of the late Agnes (Cleary) and David Morris. Irene was the wife of the late Isaac Skaff. She served with the National Red Cross during WWII and with the Republican National Committee for many years, and worked as a Nurses Aid at Sacred Heart Hospital. Irene will be remembered for the care and love for her family and the caring compassionate person that she was in taking care of many other children throughout her life.

Irene was the mother of Isaac Skaff (Bill); the late Helen wife of the late Joseph Loper; Agnes wife of Lou Lutterschmidt and Mary Anne wife of Dr. Rudolph Preletz. Irene was the grandmother of 10 children, great grandmother of 21 children and great great grandmother of 3 children. She was the sister of Catherine Morris and was predeceased by 4 brothers.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday 12-1PM with a service at 1PM 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 Irene’s memory to Cedarbrook Nursing Home’s Alzheimer’s Unit care of the funeral home.

Harriet E. (Miller) Sefick, 87, of Allentown, passed away Nov 3, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Hattie (Laub) Miller. She was the wife of the late Stephen Sefick.
Survivors: Son- Paul Sefick Sr.; Grandson- Paul Sefick Jr.; Great Granddaughter- Angelina Sefick; Daughter-In-Law- Eleanor Fox; Brothers- Harold and Mervin Miller; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son- Scott, 4 brothers and 6 sisters and her companion Hans Morgensen.
A viewing will be held Thursday 10-11AM with a service at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Donations can be made in Harriet’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Elaine (Spade) Schoenberger, of Allentown, died on August 6, 2014. Born on January 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Marie (Quest) Spade. Elaine worked in several sewing factories, for St. Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus and Allentown School District.

Survivors:
Sons- Kenneth (Laura), Scott (Donna) Schoenberger; Daughter- Robin Kunsman (Dave); 7 Beautiful Granddaughters- Rachel Berosh (Shawn), Christine Coban (Nick), Karla Smith (Rick), Katie, Cortney, Lindsey, Alyssa Schoenberger; 4 Great Grandchildren- Joseph and Maxwell Berosh, Gabriella Evans and Ashton Smith, brothers- Edward (Arlene), Robert (Viginia) Spade; Sisters- Charlotte Brittain, Jackie Koenig (Rich), Martha Lentz (Randy), and Rosemary Mohl, Brothers- In- Laws- John Owens and Francis Willey.
She was predeceased by siblings Shirley Owens, Pauline Willey, Martha Spade, and Sandra Adams.

A calling time will be held on Monday 10-11AM with a service at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Donations can be made in Elaine’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Shriners Hospital for Children care of the funeral home.

Anna K. Soltys, 100-years-old, a resident of Whitehall Manor, 1177 Sixth St., Whitehall, died in Sacred Heart Hospital on Sunday, May 11.
She was married to the late Michael Soltys for 71 years.
Born in Northampton on November 23, 1913, Anna was the daughter of the late Harry and Rosalie Kraynick. Prior to retiring, she worked as a computer operator in the Information Services Department at Temple University in Philadelphia. She was an active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Whitehall, for more than 60 years and was a member of its choir and Golden Age group. Anna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and extended her love to her late sister and brother and her many friends, nephews and nieces. She was always ready and willing to assist family, friends and neighbors when they needed a helping hand.
Survivors:
Son, Michael P. Soltys and his wife, Elizabeth, of Bethlehem; grandson, Andrew M. Soltys and his wife, Megan, and their son, Drew Michael, and daughter, Emma Claire, of Warrington, and six nieces: Nancy Jo Wetmore, Gloria Horn, Lorraine Fenstermaker, Diane Gergar, Dolores Felegy and Patricia Intrepido, and three nephews, John Gavenda, Eugene Felegy and Nicholas Felegy. A sister, Mary Foster, and a brother, John Kraynick, preceded her in death.
Services:
Mass at 10a.m. on Friday, May 16 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Whitehall. Call 9-10a.m. on Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Internment will follow the service at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Northampton. Arrangements, Kohut Funeral Home, Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Whitehall.

John P. Schaffer, 88, of Allentown, passed away April 30, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with diabetes and dialysis. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Anna (Vastyshak) Schaffer. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John P. and Sallie Mae (Geist) Schaffer. John worked as a mechanic at various knitting mills. He was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Survivors:
Wife- Anna Schaffer
Daughter- Patricia and husband Richard Zavilla of Florida
Grandchildren- Craig and wife Mary Zavilla of Utah
Kara Zavilla and husband Bryan Kearney of Media, PA
Great Grandson- Braden Zavilla
He was predeceased by sisters- Frances Sharkazy and Dorothy Rudegeair.

A calling time will be held on Monday 9:15-10AM with a Service at 10AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to the church.

Ronald O. Spengler, 67, of Allentown, passed away March 29, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was the long-term companion of Lynn Gilbert. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Owen and Marion (Troxell) Spengler. Ronnie worked as a draftsman for Cutler- Hammer, now Eaton Corporation and then worked part time for Toys- R- Us. He was an avid car and model car enthusiast. Ronnie was a member of the Silent Traffic Model Car Club. He liked to attend car shows and flea markets with Lynn.

Survivors:
Long-term Companion- Lynn Gilbert of Whitehall
Cousins, Aunt- Ethel Spengler and Friends

Services:
A viewing will be held on Thursday 11AM- 12PM with a Service at 12PM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown,

Henryk A. Szatanek, 56, of Macungie, died March 12. Loving husband of Ewa Szatanek. Services: Viewing on Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Kohut FH, 950 N. Front St. Allentown and Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church, Allentown. Private burial at a later date in Poland.