Charles F. Wehinger, 74, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was the loving husband of 50 years to Irene (Gulycz) Wehinger. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Charles and Herminia (Wiedl) Wehinger. Charles graduated from Liberty High School and Bloomsburg University. He was a certified public accountant. Charles served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by sons- Charles J. husband of Shannon and Joseph D., two granddaughters- Vanessa and Alexis Wehinger. He was predeceased by his parents and brother- Donald.
A viewing will be held on Friday, June 2nd 10-11AM with a Service at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Whitehall.
Contributions can be made in Charles’s memory to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Dianna White
Dianna H. (Micolochick) White, 80, of Bath, passed away December 30, 2022. She was the loving wife of Herbert White Jr. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Lander) Micolochick. Dianna graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1960. She worked for many years as a cook for Williams Restaurant and then for Walmart. She had been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Plainfield Twp. Ambulance Corp. Above all she was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
Survivors: husband- Herbert White Jr.; children- John Gallagher and wife April of Earl Twp., Patricia Shoemaker and husband Bob of Bath, Donald Bercaw Jr. and fiancé June Santella of Sellersville; grandchildren- Elizabeth Prisque, Evan Heimbach, Emilee Heimbach and Nicole Bercaw; great grandchildren- Noah and Cadence Prisque; sisters- Karen LaBar and Beverly Statler; brothers- Dennis and John Micolochick; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers- Peter and Bill Micolochick.
A calling time will be held Saturday, January 7th 11AM-12PM with a service to follow at 12PM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dianna’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research www.michaeljfox.org or to the Glioblastoma Research Organization www.gbmresearch.org
William Wiedemann
William A. Wiedemann, 78, of Newmanstown, PA passed away July 18, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late RitaJean (Hokamp) Wiedemann. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Albert W. and Sara M. (Brown) Wiedemann. He was a graduate of Sterling High School in Somerdale, NJ class of 1962 and from Spring Garden Automotive in Philadelphia class of 1963. Bill served in the NJ National Guard 122nd Ordnance Company in Camden, NJ from 1963-1968. He was an active member of the Magnolia Fire Co. from 1959-1977 and a member of the NJ Fireman’s Relief & Exempt Assoc. He worked as an evening school instructor for Camden County Vocational School, teaching basic & advanced Fire Fighting methods to various local fire companies. Bill also belonged to the Antique Automobile Club of America 1980-1998 and the Oldsmobile Club of America 1975-2000. He retired from Verizon Communications in 2001 working as a telephone installer, repairman, cable splicer, and retiring as a conduit inspector after 31 years of service. He will be missed for his sarcastic nature, witty jokes and was deeply proud of his granddaughters.
Survivors: son- Daniel Wiedemann and wife Felicia; granddaughters- Kristen Hinderliter and husband Kyle, Erin Wiedemann. He was predeceased by his daughter- Margaret Owens and sister- Betty Ann McGarrity.
Services will be Private care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
Maryann Williams
Maryann (Falstick) Williams, 72, of Allentown, passed away January 16, 2022. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Gladys (Howells) Falstick. Maryann graduated from Dieruff High School in 1969 and then from Empire Beauty School. She had worked previously for AAA and then for Career Link before her retirement. Maryann was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She served on the Board of Directors for the NCA and was a member of the Polish American Club. Maryann enjoyed sales and watching HSN and QVC. She enjoyed sitting on her porch and listening to music. She was known as a “mom to the community” and was always cooking and caring for the children in her neighborhood. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: brother- William Falstick and his wife Ella; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and great grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings- baby Harry, Brenda Lewis- Broskett, Thomas Lorrah and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
Contributions can be made in Maryann’s memory to the Lehigh County Humane Society 640 Dixon St. Allentown, PA 18103.
John Woroniak
John Woroniak, 97, of Coopersburg, passed away November 7, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (Barnack) Woroniak. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Chuna) Woroniak. John served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during WWII. He worked for Bethlehem Steel and then for Orlando Diefenderfer as a construction electrician for over 40 years. John was a member of St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church and their Seniors Group. He was also part of the Building and Grounds Committee for St. Marys. John was also a member of the American Legion Post #945, the VFW Post #8282, the former UKES Club and an active volunteer for the Allentown Symphony Hall. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid fisherman and hunter. John will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughters- Judy Miller of Coopersburg, Susan Harwick and husband Stanley of Macungie; grandchildren- Tanya Raschke (Matthew), Amy Dritt (Christopher), Rachel Kramer (Brad), Jason Dilliard (Jennifer) and Kelly Dilliard (Mark Sweeney); step-grandchildren- Cynthia Haenn (Ken), Kristin (Gene); great grandchildren- Max and Zachary Raschke, Leah Kramer, Shiloh Dritt, Autumn Dritt, Madelynn Dilliard; step-great grandchildren- Thomas Swanson (Kimberly), Adam Swanson, Ben Swanson (Katie), Amanda Eveland (John), Eric DiMatteo (Terésa), Gabrielle Haenn, Jennifer Fugita (Wayne); step-great great grandchildren- Josette and Jessie Fujta. He was predeceased by brothers- Michael and Stephen “Chip” and sisters- Josephine Peters, Olga Muick, Mary Grischott, Sophie Christopharo and Catherine Woroniak.
A viewing will be held Saturday, November 14th 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. After paying your respects, please feel free to wait for the family at St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1031 Fullerton Ave Allentown, PA 18102 for an 11AM Funeral Service. Social Distancing is required and temperatures will be checked prior to church entry. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s memory to the church.
Mary Wingfield
Mary Dolores (Schimeneck) Wingfield, born March 27, 1957, age 62, of Allentown, passed away December 18, 2019. She was the loving wife of 28 years to Wayne Todd Wingfield. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Bucha) Schimeneck. Mary graduated from Allentown Central Catholic and was a State Volleyball Champion in 1975. She then graduated from Mansfield State University. Mary managed several national companies but for the last 12 years she was the heart and soul of Bethlehem’s Edible Arrangements.
With the biggest heart and always the kindest words, she was the greatest mother to all who knew her. Without hesitation or judgement, she loved unconditionally and she loved fiercely. She was a safe haven to all who needed it. The most compassionate soul with an infectious spirit that made everything she touched better. She was the warmest home with the most incredible love, the best friend with the most relentless loyalty, the most dedicated cheerleader with the loudest voice, the hardest worker with the most grace and the world’s greatest mother with never ending joy.
Mary will be deeply missed by all.
Survivors: husband- Wayne T. Wingfield; 3 children- Alexandra Carin Wingfield, Nicholas Wayne Wingfield, Rachel Marie Wingfield; sisters- Georgette Najarian, Donna Weimer and Helene Schimeneck; many nieces and nephews and 5 dogs.
A calling time will be held on Monday, December 23rd 9-10AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mary’s memory to the ASPCA PO Box 96929
Washington, DC 20090-6929.
Dorothy Whitehead
Dorothy (Matsco) Whitehead, 94, of Allentown, passed away May 14, 2019 in Fellowship Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Rolland Whitehead. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Hodich) Matsco. Dorothy retired in 1986 from working in various Sewing Factories in the Lehigh Valley for 46 years. She enjoyed visiting the local membership clubs with her husband and attending Polka events.
Survivors: sister- Evelyn Whitehead of Allentown and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers- Joseph, John Jr. and Donald Matsco; sister- Nancy Cerniglia.
A viewing will be held on Monday, May 20th 10:30-11AM 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.
Stephen Wursta, Sr.
Stephen Wursta, Sr., 90, of Allentown, passed away June 17, 2018. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Eleanor (Zumar) Wursta. Born in Freeland, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Balo) Ursta. Stephen served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1951 and during the Korean War. He retired in 1988, as a Sergeant from the City of Allentown Police Dept. after 28 years of service. He began as a Patrolman in 1960, was transferred to traffic in 1965 and was in charge of accident investigation from 1975- 1987. Stephen was an active member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society.
Survivors: wife- Eleanor Wursta; children- Mary Elizabeth Zemyan and husband Nicholas, Stephen Wursta Jr. and wife Anna Marie (Gaugler), Matthew John Wursta and wife Mary (Ferchie), Theodore P. Wursta and wife Mylene (Galera); 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister- Anna Ravina.
Office of Christian Burial to be celebrated Saturday, June 23rd at 10AM in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church 156 Green St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.