Barbara Ann (Hessinger) Fernandes, 85, of Allentown, passed away April 1, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph J. Fernandes Sr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Richard and Rita T. (Obereker) Hessinger. Barbara enjoyed antiquing and traveling. She was a wonderful mother and Oma to all. She loved to paint and she loved animals. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: children- Joseph J. Fernandes Jr. and wife Debra, Christian Fernandes and wife Stephanie, Maria Myers and husband John; grandchildren- Joseph Fernandes III, Deolinda Myers, John Myers Jr., Madolyn Fernandes, Christian Fernandes Jr.; great grandchildren- Auriella Jade Holman and Jameson Hubich; niece- Lisa-Jon Lepeta; nephews- Joseph Lepeta II, Chad Cope and Luke Hessinger; brother- Richard Hessinger and wife Susan; beloved Parrot- Bojangles. She was predeceased by her granddaughter- Jaimie-Jo Fernandes and sister- Mary Elizabeth Hessinger Lepeta.
A Calling Time will be held on Saturday, April 5th 10-11AM with a Service at 11AM all at Kohut Funeral Home, Inc 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Barbara’s memory to The Sanctuary at Haafsville PO Box 921 Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Janice J. (Tretter) Faryniak, 84, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. She was one of eleven children. She worked at Hess’s Dept. Store for a few years before working for Western Electric for 38 years until her retirement. She will be greatly missed by her husband- Richard M. Faryniak, Son- Rick T. Faryniak and his fiancé- Tana Crone, granddaughter- Hannah Faryniak, sisters- Anita Biel, Ruthann Blasko, Phyllis wife of Donald Johnson and brothers- Don Tretter and wife Betty, George Tretter and wife Paulette and many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 24th 10-11AM with a Service to follow at 11AMall in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall.

Contributions can be made in Janice’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

Margaret E. Fetchko, 86, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on December 12th following a brief stay at Lehigh Valley Hospice. She was the widow of John Fetchko. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Hoffman) Mlynek. Peggy, as everyone called her, held varying professional positions at PPL, Woodlawn Memorial Park and Wanamaker’s Department Store, but her proudest role was that of a loving and hardworking homemaker. She was the foundation of her family and enjoyed cooking, reading, trips to the beach, volunteering and time spent with family and friends at Fellowship Community. She was a member of both St. John the Baptist Slovak Church and St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Daughter Judith Massaro and husband John, along with granddaughters Emily Massaro wife of Jason Mastroianni, Olivia Massaro fiancé of Tyler Daniels and son Michael and husband Keith Petrack. Brothers Edward and Carl Mlynek, sisters Elizabeth Fernandez, Catherine Mlynek, Mary Mlynek, and Dolores Reed. She was predeceased by brothers Frank and George Mlynek and sister Helen Fox. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:30 at St. John the Baptist Slovak Church, 924 N Front St, Allentown. Viewing 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. Interment will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church Cemetery. Kohut Funeral Home, Inc, Allentown is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Peaceable Kingdom Animal Shelter in Whitehall or the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, Birdsboro.

Barbara A. Felegy, 84, of Whitehall, previously a long-time resident of Allentown, went to eternal rest July 2, 2022. She was born in Allentown, PA and the daughter of the late Mary (Shereba) and Fred Lishock and the wife of the late Daniel Felegy sharing 47 years of marriage. Barbara was a homemaker and full-time mom who enjoyed family gatherings, special occasions, and visits to Florida to be with her family. She was of the Catholic faith. We will hold her smile in our minds eye and reminisce on the journey we were blessed to witness.
Survivors: children- Michael P. of Allentown, Mary A. and husband William Rausch of Whitehall, Matthew and wife Lisa (Funk) of Orange Park, FL; grandchildren- Tiffany and husband Mike, Katelyn, Tyler and wife Brie; great granddaughter- Lexi and soon-to-be- great grandson Clayton Tyler. She was predeceased by her husband Danny, parents and brother Dale.
A viewing will be held on Friday, July 8th 10-11AM with a Service at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial Private in St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Whitehall.

Johanna A. Fabik “Jenny”, 92, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the loving wife of the late Michael M. Fabik. Born in Cementon, she was the daughter of the late Matthias and Mary (Pisarcik) Kovalcik. Jenny worked at Western Electric, Central Service, Penn State Mills, Fuller Sportswear and F.W. Woolworth Whitehall Mall, where she trained many new cashiers and was manager of the menswear department, prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, Allentown, where she helped her husband run the senior citizens club’s bus trips, as well as assisted with the Lehigh Valley Slovak Association’s events. Jenny enjoyed crafts, gardening, bridge club and, most of all, visits with family and friends.
Survivors: daughter, Michele C. and her husband David M. Carroll of Northampton, sister, Hermina and her husband William Braerman of Parkville, MD, brother, Joseph Kovalchik and his wife Shirley of Northampton, brother-in-law Edward Thomas of Allentown, sister-in-law Anna Mae and her husband Donald Sucansky of Stuart, FL and many nieces and nephews. Johanna was predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Edward, Matthew, Paul Kovalchik, Cyril, Benjamin Kovalcik and sisters, Caroline Fella, Mary Kovalcik and Bernadine Kradjel.
Services: A viewing will be held Thursday, November 18th 6-8PM and Friday, November 19th 9-10AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial will follow in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Northampton.
Contributions: Can be made in Johanna’s name to the St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church Memorial Fund.

Helen Fabik, 87, of Whitehall, passed away August 23, 2021. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna A. (Hrin) Fabik. Helen’s niece has written a description of her beloved aunt: “My aunt Helen had a zest for life…from traveling the world to lunches with the girls to casino fun. She was the “fun aunt” to us kids. She owned one of the very first Ford Mustangs and had us kids believe it could fly (BIG smiles). She had a love for dogs and always had a pocket full of treats for them. She was a dog mom to a collie- shepherd mix named Wags, who loved and would protect her dearly. My aunt was one of the greatest story tellers…she would just make it up as she went. She would even have you believe she was a nun strait out of the convent (so many giggles). She would make anything fun, even when she worked for Western Electric back in the day. Like so many of my family members that passed before her and are passing my heart goes out…they are the brave. My heart breaks…as she will truly be missed.”
She is survived by her sister- Anna Mae Sucansky and husband Donald, brother-in-law- Edward Thomas, sister-in-law- Johanna Fabik and many loving nieces, nephews and pets. She was predeceased by her siblings- Matthew, Michael and George Fabik, Marie Smith and Theresa Thomas.
A Service will be held on Saturday, September 4th at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Cemetery, Allentown.
Contributions can be made in Helen’s memory to the Lehigh County Humane Society 640 Dixon St. Allentown, PA 18103.

John “Jack” A. Fels III, 76, of Schnecksville, passed away July 28, 2021. He was the loving husband of 27 years to Janis (Petruska) Fels. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Wolfe) and John A. Fels Jr. Jack served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Steam Fitters Local Union #420 and was a member of Union United Church of Christ in Neffs. Jack enjoyed playing pinocle and will be deeply missed by his family and feline friends, Jack & Jill.
Survivors: wife- Janis Fels; children- Jeffrey Harrich, Lisa Brunner-Devers, Lori Jones and husband Christopher; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother-in-law- Stephen Petruska and wife Yvonne; sister- Sallie Rogers; nephew- Irwin Rogers. He was predeceased by his granddaughter- Ashley Abele.
A Calling Time will be held on Wednesday, August 4th 10-11AM with a Service to follow at 11AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Allentown.

Judith A. Fasching, 65, of Lenhartsville, passed away September 17, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Fasching. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Noss) and Bruce McIlhaney. Judith graduated from Dieruff High School in 1972. She enjoyed working outside around her home and caring for her pets.
Survivors: brothers- Robert, Barry and Harold McIhaney; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother- Bruce.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:30-10:30 with a Service at 10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. Pauls Smoke Church Cemetery in Hamburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judith’s memory toward the funeral expenses.