Andrew Suberroc, 96, of Coopersburg, passed away February 17, 2014 at the Devon House in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Olga (Hutzajluk) Suberroc. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Peter and Eva (Ruvuski) Swerbyus. Andrew served in Normandy, France, Belgium, and Germany with the U.S. Army Second Infantry Division during WWII. He retired from Air Products after many years of service to his home in Lanark where he was actively involved in maintaining the landscaping. Andrew was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the former UKE Club, and the Emmaus Historical Society.

Survivors:
Children- Donald and wife Patricia of Alexandria, VA
Dorene Durley and husband Michael of Raleigh, NC
3 Grandchildren- Mathew, Scott, and Lisa
Great Granddaughter- Sonya

A graveside service will be held on March 1st at 11AM in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Whitehall, PA. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Andrew’s memory to the Emmaus Historical
Society.

Helen (Rupelli) Simonelli, 86, of Allentown, died on Jan 23. She was the wife of the late Dominick Simonelli and the daughter of the late Tullio and Carmella (Marucci) Rupelli. Survivors: Son- James, Grandchildren- DeeAnn w/o Colin Cobb, Deena w/o Sean Blackburn, Jim and Nickolas Simonelli, Great Grandchildren- Colin, Makenzie, Spencer, Ireland Cobb. Services Private c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Albert P. Solga, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth Marie (Goetz) Solga. Born in Catasauqua,1929, he was the son of the late Jan and Maria (Majtan) Solga, who were immigrants from Slovakia.. Albert was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany where he met Ruth, his beloved wife of 52 years.. Albert received a Bachelors Degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1959. They eventually settled in Bethesda, MD. After working in intelligence, he worked in Export Control at the Dept. of Commerce for 35 years, retiring in 1993. He and Ruth travelled extensively, visiting family and going on great adventures. They also enjoyed spending time at their condo in Ocean City, MD. He loved the beach and swimming. They moved to Bethlehem in 2004 to be closer to family. He really enjoyed music and opera, attending many concerts, and even went to the Met in New York City to see operas and went to Musikfest every day. He was a supporter of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Al and Ruth were both members of the Little Flower Choir in Bethesda, MD for many years. Albert was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church and was in the church choir. He also sang in the Cathedral choir of Allentown. He was a member of the MORA Club, Jednota and the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees. Al had a great life with many accomplishments. He truly enjoyed life and was loved and admired by many family and friends.



Survivors:

Children- Albert Solga Jr. of Long Creek, SC

Dot wife of Greg Popovich of Sonora, CA

Tom husband of the late Penny Solga of Kirkland, WA

Grandchildren- Tallon, Megan, Max, Kelsey, Kylie and Kristine

2 Great Grandchildren

Brother- Alex Solga of Allentown

Many nieces, nephews and their children.

He was predeceased by siblings- John, Joe, Anna, Frank, Paul and Seraphine.

And nieces Dorothy and Barbara and nephew, Jackie.



A calling time will be held on Sunday 3-5PM with a Rosary at 4:30PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery, Catasauqua.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Albert’s memory to the Bach Choir of Bethlehem.

Catherine M Solga, beloved wife, mother and life time resident of the Lehigh Valley, 98, has entered her eternal happiness on January 2, 2014. She was the precious daughter of the late Martin and Mary Zajacik, and was predeceased in life by her beloved husband Francis A Solga, (war-time Marine and Traffic Manager at Mack Trucks). Catherine was a member of St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church on Front Street. She was a member of St John's Rosary group and the Slovak Men's and Ladies Jednota. Catherine was also an active member of St Thomas Moore Prime Time Club. Catherine was a lifetime member of the Allentown Art Museum Auxiliary and Women's Symphony Community. She was also a volunteer for Channel 39 and graciously participated in the outreach for the Lehigh Valley United Way. She was a long time member of Mack Truck Retirees.

Survivors:
Catherine leaves three children: daughter Bernice, wife of Dr. Paul Balson of Beverly Hills, CA, son Dr. Francis Solga of Orwigsburg, PA and daughter Barbara Ann, wife of James Christopher of San Diego, CA; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her youngest grandson Jeffrey Christopher, brothers Martin and Frank Zajacik and sisters Sophie Bieter, Anna Grim and Victoria Kachmar.


Services: A viewing will be held Wednesday 6-8PM with Rosary at 7PM and Thursday 9:30- 10:30AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM Thursday in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Catherine’s memory to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Phoebe Home care of the funeral home.

Zofia (Wach) Sniezek, 74, of Northampton, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 in St. Lukes VNA Hospice. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Tadeusz Sniezek. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Perun) Wach. She was a member of Ss Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church, Allentown, where she would participate in making pierogies. Zofia was also a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, and previously the Polish National Alliance. She was a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Syracuse, NY for 38 years.

Survivors:
Husband- Tadeusz Sniezek
Son- Henry Robert and wife Shawna of Allentown
Granddaughters- Samantha and Sydney
Brothers- Michael Wach of Columbia, SC
Joseph Wach of Columbia, SC
Steve Wach of Nazareth
Sister- Anna Wach of Allentown
Nephews- Joe, Terry, Michael and Christopher Wach
Niece- Agnieszka Hazubska
She was predeceased by her brother- Dymitri Wach.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11AM in Ss Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church 1065 Fullerton Ave Allentown. Entombment to follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Zofia’s memory to a College Fund for Samantha and Sydney Sniezek care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Jean M. (Spironello) Snopek, 86, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Snopek and the daughter of the late Angelo and Rosa Spironello.
Survivors: Daughter- Joanne Chinoy, Sister- Rita Cin
Services will be private care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Nedy C. (Claman) Shankweiler, 82, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, October 05, 2013 in Whitehall Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 60 years to Larry K. Shankweiler. Born in Fullerton, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Kotoski) Cleman. Nedy retired from GE’s payroll dept. She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Nedy liked to bowl and do crossword puzzles. She was an excellent seamstress and was an avid reader.

Survivors:
Husband- Larry K. Shankweiler
Children- Larry S. Shankweiler and wife Susan of Manhattan, KS
Linda S. Shankweiler and husband Scott Burnet of Allentown
2 Grandchildren- Austin and Caylin
Sister- Louise Carpenter of Whitehall
Nieces and Nephews- Ann Louise Carpenter
Stephen F. Carpenter
Paula Burke
Joseph Stelmach
She was predeceased by her son- Ronnie Shankweiler and brothers- Stephen and Joseph Stelmach.

Services will be Private. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nedy’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Assoc 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106 or to Whitehall Manor Alzheimer’s Unit 1177 6th St. Whitehall, PA 18052.

Mary G. “Mamie” Sabo, 90, of Whitehall died Sunday, June 30th, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Sabo who died on March 15, 2011. Born in Ormrod, PA, on September 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Mittura) Oberla. She graduated from South Whitehall High School in 1940 and was hired at Eastern Light in the business department. She later worked in the payroll department of Lehigh Structural Steel Company but left to raise her family. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and will be truly missed by all her family.

Survivors: Sons Mark of Emmaus, George of Whitehall, and Christopher (Rosalee) of Bethlehem. Daughter Anita Dickson (John). Grandchildren Jennifer Sabo, Jessica McCullough, Meredith and Erica Dickson, and Christopher George. Great grandchildren Sophie McCullough and Allanah George.
She was preceded in death by brother Andrew and sisters Sister Mary Ann OSF and Margaret.
Services: A viewing will be held on Wednesday 9:30-10:30AM 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 18102. Burial to follow in Laurel Cemetery in Whitehall.

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