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 Sniezek
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 Snopek
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. Shankweiler
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 "Mamie" Sabo
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.
Elaine Schultz
Elaine P. (Spaar) Schultz, 85, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, surrounded by her family at Whitehall Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Rudolph F. Schultz. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Helen (Grube) Spaar. Elaine retired from AT&T after over 37 years of service and then worked for Leh’s Dept. Store. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and their Prime Time Group. Elaine was also a member of the Fearless Bowling League and a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
She will be sadly missed by her entire family.
Survivors:
Children: Joanne Harlacher and husband John of Allentown
Kurt Schultz and significant other Holly Pollinger of Whitehall
Grandchildren- John III and wife Kristen, Aaron and wife Heather, Courtney, Kristin and Jordan
Great Grandchildren- Hailey and Aaron Jr.
She was predeceased by her sisters- Elizabeth and Madeline.
A calling time will be held on Friday 9-10AM with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexor Ave Allentown, PA 18103. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elaine’s memory to St Thomas More Catholic Church.
James A. Senape
James A. Senape, 91, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Josephine (Narr) Senape. James graduated from Allentown High School in 1939. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He retired in 1983 from Bethlehem Steel’s Machine Shop #2, after 32 years of service. James was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church.
Survivors:
Daughters- Lisa A. Senape of Cape May, NJ
Amey Senape wife of Michael Kramer of Bucks County
1 Granddaughter
Nephew- Frank Fina of South Carolina
A calling time will be held on Friday 9:30-10:30AM with a 10:30 service all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown 18102. Inurnment to follow in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Whitehall.
Donations can be made in James’ memory to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or the Steel Worker's Archives in Bethlehem.
Anna Segan
Anna C. (Chankey) Segan, 98, formerly of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She was the loving wife for 72 years to John Segan. Born in Mahoney Plains, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Medic) Chankey. Anna retired as a supervisor for Maiden Fair. She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Survivors:
Husband- John Segan
She was predeceased by her siblings- Catherine Hutzayluk, Rose Obleschuk, Michael Chankey and Walter Chankey.
A viewing will be held Tuesday 9-10AM with a Funeral Service at 10AM all in St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1045 Fullerton Ave Allentown 18102.
Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Anna’s memory to the church c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.