Mary M. (Donohue) Regec, 78, of Allentown, passed away August 27, 2025. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Stephen J. Regec. Born in Allentown, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Schaffer) Donohue. Mary graduated from Central Catholic High School and had worked as a secretary for the Allentown School District. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church and the Allentown Hibernias. Mary enjoyed reading, spending time at their cabin in the Poconos and being with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: husband- Stephen Regec; children- Thomas Regec, Jami Miller and husband Ryan, Ryan Regec and wife Jennifer; grandchildren- Brianna, Katelyn, Trent, Hunter and Mackenzie; brother- Thomas Donohue. She was predeceased by her siblings- Edward, William and Kathryn Donohue.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd 9-10:30AM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11AM in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mary’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association care of the funeral home.

Gabriella P. (Klocek) Yackanicz, 94, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows Bethlehem, PA Nursing Center on Aug 25, 2025. She was the wife of Nicholas J Yackanicz for 64 years before his passing in 2017.
Gabriella was born in Hazleton, Pa., daughter of John and Victoria (Kurcz) Klocek. Gabriella graduated from Hazleton High School in 1948 and was employed as a secretary. Gabriella was a stay-home housewife raising seven children with her husband Nick in Whitehall, PA. She later worked part-time in retail at Zollinger’s and Leh’s department stores at the Whitehall Mall. She was a member of the former St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Allentown, PA and later St. John The Baptist Church, Allentown PA.
Gabriella loved music, playing piano and organ. She enjoyed bowling in several leagues, baking cakes, singing in the church choir, and attending all her children’s musical and athletic events. As “Grandma Yaz” she especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cooking and baking with them, playing cards, and attending their musical and theater shows, sporting events, special parties and weddings.
Surviving: Susan (Paul) Stafura of West Mifflin, Mary (Kaj) Karch of Easton, Nicholas (Lori) Yackanicz of Upper Milford, James (Sandra) Yackanicz of Bethlehem, Joseph (Jennifer) Yackanicz of Ambler, Michael (Lisa) Yackanicz of Saylorsburg, and John (Linda) Yackanicz of Perkiomen Township, 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, siblings Phillip Klocek and Albina Maddon.
Gabriella was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband, eight brothers and sisters, and granddaughter LeAnn.
A viewing will be held on Friday, August 29th 6-8PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Another viewing will be held in church Saturday, August 30th 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM all in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Whitehall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church or to a charity of one’s choice.

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.

Stefanie M. Rojas, 40, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born in Queens, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Johnny D. Rojas and Clara Rojas.

Stefanie was a graduate of Lincoln Technical School and dedicated her career to the healthcare field. She had a deep love for movies—especially Disney classics—enjoyed listening to music, and had a passion for doing makeup. Her warmth, humor, and vibrant personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her parents: Clara Rojas and Johnny Rojas; Children: Sashiel Wellington, Moses Moncion, and Zelenia Nivar; and Brother: George Gonzalez.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a service at 1:00 PM, all at Kohut Funeral Home Inc., 950 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Stefanie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.