Diane R. (Smith) Willenbecher, 75, of Whitehall formerly of Allentown, passed away March 21, 2025 in the trauma ICU of Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eugene J. Willenbecher. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ophelia L. (Meitzler) and Lawrence E. Smith Sr.
Diane graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School in 1968. She was employed as a CNA with Bayada Nurses, worked for Allentown School District in several school cafeterias, and later retired from Computer Designs. She loved listening to her oldies music, going to oldies dances, and bowled at the HariGary before it closed as well as with Parkway Guys and Dolls league. She enjoyed volunteering when her children and granddaughter were younger at Holy Spirit School, from being a lunch lady, helping paint the walls in the kindergarten hallway, and chaperoning her granddaughter’s field trips. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors: daughter- Kimberly (Willenbecher) Schaffer of Allentown, son- Brian Willenbecher of Schnecksville, granddaughter- Nikayla Schaffer of Allentown, sister- Debra (Smith) Appleton (Charlie) of Orefield. She was predeceased by her brothers- Lawrence E. Smith Jr. (Dinah) of Ohio, Robert Smith (Susan) of Allentown, a great niece- Sabrina Acevedo and a great- great nephew Sebastian Acevedo.
A Calling Time will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10-11:30AM with a Service to follow at 11:30AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Inurnment to follow in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church Cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Diane’s memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home Inc.

Eleanor (Zumar) Wursta, 95, of Allentown, passed away September 20, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen Wursta, Sr. Born in Beaver Meadow, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella (Cherba) Zumar. She was a longtime member of the former St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church where she volunteered her time & efforts. She is also an active member at Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Wursta, Sr., in 2018; and the following brothers and sisters, John, Joseph, Eugene, Mary Scarp, Helen Krumm, Maragaret Medico and Anna Hnasko.
Eleanor was a devoted mother and wife. After her children were grown, she enjoyed working part time at Leh’s Department Store. In her spare time, she enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting, reading, cooking, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and caring for her houseplants.
Survivors: children- Mary Elizabeth Zemyan and husband Nicholas, Stephen Wursta, Jr. and wife Anni Marie, Matthew John Wursta and wife Mary, Theodore Wursta and wife Mylene; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.
Services are Private for the family.

Judith C. (Dornblaser) Wentling, 79, of Whitehall passed away June 2, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Wentling, Sr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Burdell and Anna (Fahrman) Dornblaser. Judith had worked as a seamstress for Cross Country Clothes for many years and then for Sams Club later in life. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she participated in Seniors in Action and volunteered at her church. Judith enjoyed spending time with family, cheering for her grandchildren at their sporting events, was the world’s best cryptoquote puzzles solver, and loved gardening. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: sons- Robert L. Wentling Jr. and his wife Nicole, David B. Wentling and his wife Kristie; grandchildren- Joshua, Reagan, Alex and Quinn; siblings- Elizabeth Minarovic, Thomas Dornblaser, Rosemarie Kauffman, Joanne Weiner.

A calling time will be held on Tuesday, June 11th 10-11AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM all in Holy Trinity Catholic Church 4102 S. Church St. Whitehall, PA 18052. Burial to follow in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

Contributions can be made in Judith’s memory to Holy Trinity Catholic Church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

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 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 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 (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, 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.