Susan L. Benovich, 83, of Allentown, passed away May 19, 2026. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Helen (Madea) Benovich. Susan had been a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She enjoyed crafting, watching QVC, collecting Longenberger Baskets and had a special talent for color coordinating items. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: sisters- Frances Koncsics and husband Thomas, Carol Anthony, Rita Blum, Joan Myers and husband Walter, and many nieces, nephews & great nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday May 23rd at 11:00AM in St John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Cemetery 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Arrangements are entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Susan’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

Emma (Senar) Focht, 85, of Allentown, passed away May 17, 2026. Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Mary Senar. Emma retired from Western Electric/ Lucent. She enjoyed polka music and dancing. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: daughter- Audrey Hetten-Steigerwalt and her husband Cort Steigerwalt, grandsons- Austin Steigerwalt, Robert Hetten, daughter- Connie Smith and granddaughter- Kristin Ortiz. She was predeceased by her sisters- Jean Sommers, Dorothy Hudak and brothers- John, Joseph and her twin Andrew.
Services will be Private.

Mary (Lorenz) Panik, 91, of Allentown, passed away May 4, 2026. She was the wife of the late George A. Panik. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Kometick) Lorenz. Mary was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time shopping and caring for her family. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: son- James Panik, daughter- Sharon Laudenslager and husband James, grandchildren- Sarah Rose, Elisa, Aaron, James Laudenslager Jr. and Liana, brother- John Lorenz and wife Elizabeth. She was predeceased by her sisters- Patricia Flynn and Ilona Leanch.
A Calling Time will be held Friday, May 15th 10:30-11AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM all in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Entombment to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Donations can be made in Mary’s memory to St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church.

Joseph Minarovic Jr., 83, of Allentown, passed away April 24, 2026. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Anna and Joseph Minarovic, Sr. He graduated from Dieruff High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Joseph retired from Phoebe Senior Living. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. He enjoyed frequenting the Whitehall Diner and Hops at the Paddock where he made many friends. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: brother- Raymond Minarovic and his wife Elizabeth, nephew- Raymond Minarovic Jr.

A Calling Time will be held on Friday, May 1st 12-1PM with a Service at 1PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Arlington Cemetery, Whitehall.

Charlotte A. Magliane, 83, peacefully passed away on Friday April 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was happily married to Angelo J. Magliane III for 48 years, prior to his passing in 2010. Born in Allentown, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Ellison Sr. and Dorothy (Youngkin) Beers. She was a graduate of Dieruff High School, class of 1961. Charlotte began her career working for Spiegel Catalog in the Collections Dept, then was a teachers aide at Ritter Elementary School, Sears Dept Store in the collections department and then retired as a bank teller from People's First FCU. Charlotte cherished time spent with her family and friends, whether it was going to breakfast or lunch, the movies and concerts, or attending the Iron Pigs games, having picnics and rooting on the Philadelphia Eagles. She found joy in simple pleasures like playing cards or bingo, always surrounded by those she loved. She held a special place in her heart for her Dachshunds and Australian Shepherd, loving them deeply. Her warmth, kindness, and love for those around her will be carried on in the hearts of all who knew her. Surviving are her sons: Todd J. Magliane and his wife Kelly and Craig A. Magliane and his companion Nikki Rollier. Brother: Ellison Beers Jr. and his late wife Margaret. Granddaughter: Kayla Lewis. Services will be 11AM on Thursday April 16, 2026, at Kohut Funeral Home, in Allentown. Calling Hours will be 9-11AM in the Funeral Home.