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 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.

Martin J. Stellar, 91, of Whitehall and Zephyrhills, FL passed away Friday, March 08, 2013 at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Northampton. He was happily married to the late Grace Foulke for 66 years who passed away in 2010. Born in Bath, he was the son of the late Martin and Theresa (Desh) Stellar. He proudly served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII stationed in New Guinea. He was employed by JB Van Scivers for 33 years. After he retired, he and Grace became snow birds wintering in Zephyrhills, Florida, and spent summers in the cabin he built in the Pocono Mountains. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church and the American Legion Post #0922.

Survivors:
He will be lovingly remembered by his children,
Daughter, Susan wife of Merle Uskievich of Rockville, MD; Son, James and his wife Denise of Lehighton; Daughter, Kathleen wife of Ian Shields of Jefferson, MD; Grandchildren, Joseph Stellar and his wife Kerry of Gouldboro, PA, Mary Beth Stellar and her fiancé TR Moody of Pittsburgh, PA and Colin Shields of Jefferson, MD
He was predeceased by his sister- Theresa McGeady and brother William Stellar.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday 9-10AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown 18102.
Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Martin’s memory to Sacred Heart Hospice 2268 S. 12th St. Allentown, PA 18103.

Emma T. (Krobath) Sawruk, 88 of Allentown, gently passed on January 31, 2013, in the caring hands of St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the beloved widow of Walter Sawruk who passed away on June 21, 1983.

Emma was born in Allentown and she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Pfiefer) Krobath. She attended William Allen High School, Allentown.

She worked diligently for eleven years at Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. in Coopersburg until her retirement.

She was a member of St. Paul’s RC Church, Allentown.

Emma is survived by her sons, Walter (Carmela) of Shillington, PA and James (Jennifer) of Fountain Hill, PA; grandchildren Nicholas, Joseph, Kathryn, James, Kelly, Timothy and Shawna. She also was a Great Grammy to Emma Rose, Aidan Paul, William III, Kiley and Annabella.

She was predeceased by her loving son Michael (Nancy) Sawruk, her brother Charles B. (Katherine “Kay”) Krobath and her sister Hilda T. Krobath.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 8th at St. Paul’s Church, 920 S. 2nd St., Allentown, where relatives and friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will be in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown.

Arrangements are being handled by Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown. To send on line condolences, visit www.KohutFuneralHome.com.

Rose (Konapelsky) Salovay, 95, of Allentown passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Salovay and mother to Helen Schrantz and the late Michael E. Salovay. Born in Hudson, NY she was the last surviving child of ten children, of Peter and Mary (Pelehata) Konapelsky. The family moved to Cementon when Rose was young. She worked for 30 years at Allison Knitting Mills. She was a longtime member of the ILGWU and an Eagle Scout mentor of her Great- Grandson Greg. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak RC Church. Rose was an avid motorcycle rider in her younger days. She lived to see 4 of her 6 Great- Grandchildren graduate High School and to see all of them turn 16.

Survivors:
Daughter- Helen wife of Edward Schrantz of Allentown
Daughter- In- Law- Barbara Salovay of Allentown
Grandchildren- Rosie wife of Glenn Coin of Clinton, NY
Joseph Schrantz husband of Anita of Allentown
Donna Salovay of Pittsburgh
Michael J. Salovay of Pittsburgh
Great- Grandchildren- Marianne Schrantz
Michele Schrantz
Emily Coin
Greg Schrantz
Kyle Coin
Natalie Schrantz
She was predeceased by her son- Michael E. Salovay.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday 6:30-8:30PM and Thursday 9:15-10AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc 950 N Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak RC Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rose’s memory to the church c/o Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Judith Ann (Bittenbender) Sterner, 65, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. She was the loving wife to Alan Sterner. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Shive) Bittenbender. She was a member of St Andrews Lutheran Church.

Survivors:
Husband- Alan Sterner
Son- Paul Willard Arndt Jr. and wife Jan of Germansville
Daughter- Lori Arndt of New Holland
6 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Sisters- Louise Douglas of Allentown
Barbara DeWitt of Richlandtown
Brother- Robert Bittenbender of Hereford
She was predeceased by her son- Todd.

A viewing will be held on Friday 9-10:30AM with a service at 10:30AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N Front St. Allentown PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. Peters Cemetery.

Taylor Christian Schultheis, 18, of Slatington went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Taylor was a high school senior. He loved music, especially singing and had participated in the school chorus. Taylor is the son of Susan and Joseph R. Schultheis.

Survivors: Taylor is survived by his parents; brothers, Aaron and JT at home; and grandmothers, Marie F. Haytmanek of Allentown and Helen B. Schultheis of Easton. Services: Services will be held Wednesday, November 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., with a service at 8 p.m. in the Kohut Funeral Home Inc., 950 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family in care of Kohut Funeral Home to help defray final expenses.

Doris E. (Bowlby) Svitilla, 80, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was the wife of the late Joseph Svitilla. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marion (Brenieser) Bowlby. She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church where she was the first Secretary of the Senior Citizens Group and a previous member of the Ladies Auxiliary where she once served as Treasurer. Doris worked at Burlington Coat Factory for 16 years.



Survivors:
Sons- Joseph P. and wife Kathy of Whitehall
Stephen J. of Allentown
2 Grandchildren- Christine and husband Kent Larsen of Pen Argyl
Robert and wife Elizabeth of Bethlehem
2 Great Grandchildren- Anderson and Camron
Companion- Peter Focht of Allentown
Sister- Janet and husband Thomas Catanzaro of Bethlehem
2 Cats- Chester and Bonnie





A viewing will be held Wednesday 9-10AM with a Service at 10AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.



Donations can be made in Doris’s memory to Animals in Distress, LHV Cancer Society or to the St. Marys Sunday School.