Corina K. (Benkovic) Cook, 53, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully November 9, 2025. She was the loving wife to Peter J. Cook, with whom she spent 33 years beside. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Kotran) Benkovic. Corina graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1989 and then earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree and then Master of Arts & English from Kutztown University. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Corina became a teacher with LCCC, a writer, a crafter and was a very creative artist. She enjoyed helping with knitting and sewing projects at Kraemer Yarns. She even created her own knitting patterns, having one even featured in Grumpy Cat Magazine. She loved to share her talent with others, knitting all different kinds of items for her family and friends. Corina had a love for animals, especially corgis. She was an avid music listener and enjoyed playing “music trivia” games with her sister Krista. She will be remembered for her humor and extraordinary love shown to everyone. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: husband- Peter Cook, son- Connor Cook, sisters- Krista (Benkovic) Kuczynski and Nichole (Benkovic) Treiber, nieces- Tylar & Alexandra Treiber and many cousins.

A Calling Time will be held on Monday, November 17th 6-8PM and Tuesday, November 18th 9:30-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM on November 18th in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Inurnment will be Private.

Contributions can be made in Corina’s memory to the American Heart Association for Women or to Forgotten Felines and Fidos care of the funeral home.

Carl “Cappy” A. Clarke, 78, of Orefield, passed away August 20, 2025. He was the loving companion to Regina Ross. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Bernadette Haber. Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, especially in the Outer Banks and listening to Blue Grass music. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: significant other- Regina Ross; sons- Chris Clarke and Anthony Clarke; daughter- Natalie Clarke; grandchildren; sister- Jane Moran.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 10:00AM in Laurel Cemetery on Kimmitt Ave in Whitehall. Arrangements care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Forgotten Felines and Fidos.

Howard A. Clinese Jr., 84, of Pen Argyl, passed away on May 26, 2025. He was the loving husband to Peggy L. (Walker) Clinese, celebrating their 50th Anniversary March 1, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Howard and Anna (Billowitch) Clinese. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, class of ’59, and served in the U.S. Navy. Howard was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Pen Argyl. For many years, he was employed by Johnson Wax as a restaurant sales rep.
He was an avid bowler and cherished the camaraderie of his social clubs, as a dedicated member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Jednota Club, and Cross Keys Social Club. However, his true passion was baseball. He was a constant and enthusiastic presence at all of his sons' games throughout their careers, a testament to his unwavering support and love. Many would also fondly remember seeing him sitting on his front porch, listening intently to New York Yankees games. His love for sports extended to college football, where he was a devoted fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and he also found great pleasure in fishing.
He will be remembered as a strong, loving, and passionate man who had a remarkable ability to connect with others, striking up conversations with anyone he met. He also had great compassion for animals, having loved numerous pets throughout his lifetime and caring for the backyard wildlife.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy L. Clinese; his sons, Howie, Philip and Patrick, and their wives/partners. He was a proud grandfather to Delaney, Cooper, Brady, Harper, Kayla and Joey. He is also survived by his sister Elaine and was preceded in death by sister Dolores.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 2, 10:30-11:30AM with a Service at 11:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., 950 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Whitehall.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard’s memory to Animals in Distress, Coopersburg, PA.

John Car, 85, of Allentown, passed away June 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of 16 years to Elizabeth V. Car and previously to Anna Car for 41 years until her passing. Born in Poland on May 7, 1939, John was the son of the late John and Maria (Kochan) Car. A proud American citizen, John also took pride in being a commercial truck driver and worked for many years as a supervisor for different textile manufacturing companies. He was a member of the former Saints Peter and Paul Polish Catholic Church and currently of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. John enjoyed gardening, driving, and staying active. He was a very proud father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: wife- Elizabeth Car; sons- John and wife Valerie, David and wife Kymberly, Thomas and wife Ann Marie; 12 grandchildren, 9 biological and 3 through marriage; 1 great grandchild; brothers- Michael, Walter and Mireslaw. He was predeceased by his brother- William.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 10th 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Ave Whitehall, PA 18052. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Northampton.
Contributions can be made in John’s memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Karen Sue Chobot, 58, of Allentown, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth (Knotek) Chobot. She worked previously for Dixie.

She is survived by her close friend- Donnie Moyer and counsins- Thomas and Mary Toczek. She was predeceased by her infant son.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30AM with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Karen's memory to the church.

Thomas C. Costello, Sr., 74, of Allentown, passed away July 31, 2022. He was the loving husband of 52 years to Susan (Ward) Costello. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Federinitz) Costello. He graduated from William Allen High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. Tom retired from the City of Allentown after 32 years of service working in building maintenance. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. He was always "on the go"- snow blowing the neighborhood in the winter, cutting all the grass in the summertime and through out the entire year he would walk the neighborhood picking up trash and looking out for the best for everyone around him. For many years he played Santa Claus for friends, neighbors, community members and even rode the fire truck into Center City Allentown on Hamilton St. He never failed to help anyone- he loved all of the community members. Tom never missed a phone call for a family member's birthday, anniversary, holidays and big events in their lives. Tom was one of the best pierogi, halupki and pizza makers around. He loved to go to Shady Maple Smorgasbord and the Golden Gate Diner. He could watch his old cowboy shows a thousand times. But most of all Tom was a man who lived for his grandchildren and was so proud of all of them. He was an amazing husband, dad and grandpop that will be deeply missed.

Survivors: wife- Susan Costello, daughter- Kelly (Glenn) Van Oss, son- Thomas Costello Jr., daughter-in-law- Debbie Costello, grandchildren- Aubry & Ethan Van Oss and Jordan & Hailey Costello, brothers- Stephen (Sherry) Costello, Bernie (Pat) Costello, Ron (Patsy) Costello. He was predeceased by his twin grandchildren- Sean and Ashely Costello and sister- Gerry Eckroth.

A Calling Time will be held on Saturday, August 6th 10-11AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM all in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.

Contributions can be made in Tom's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Monica Csencsits, 90, of Holy Family Manor passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2022. Born on August 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Solomon) Schonwald. She was married for fifty-five years to Edward Csencsits who passed away in 2006.
Born and raised in Allentown she worked for the Allentown Credit Bureau and at Western Electric. She moved to Whitehall and was a stay-at-home mother while working part-time at Whitehall High School for twenty-three years; retiring in 1983.
She was a devote Catholic and a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. She prayed the rosary and attending mass five days a week. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949. She enjoyed playing and winning at Bingo and the PA Lottery. She took cruises with her husband to the Bahamas and Alaska. Her and Edward celebrated their 50TH wedding anniversary in Las Vegas. She made the best homemade kiffles along with traditional Slovak foods like perogies and halupki’s.
Survivors: Daughters Ellen Hess and Jane Karol and her husband John; Son Mark Csencsits, 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Monica had a sister Mary who died in 1993.
Services will be Private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Monica’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

Teresa Cyncelak, 81, of Allentown, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Feliksa Szyprzak and Marek Cyncelak. Teresa was of the Catholic faith and had done clerical work in Poland for many years. She enjoyed reading books, watching movies and crocheting. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughter- Barbara Juchniewicz; sisters- Stefania, Majerz, Krystyna, Brzuczczyk and her children; niece- Nina and her husband and son; niece- Viola and her husband and children; nephew- Maciej and his family; family friend- Malesa; and family in Allentown.
A calling time will be held on Saturday, October 30th 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church 617 Pierce St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will be in Poland at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church.