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12/24/2025

Ronald L. Reider, Sr., 73, of Whitehall, was born August 31st, 1952 and passed December 22, 2025. He was the loving husband of 39 years to Valarie Reider. Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Milton and Betty Reider. Ronald worked for many years as a truck driver. He was a remarkable man whose life was defined by love, devotion , and strength. To his family and he was lovingly known as Pop or often referred to as Chubbs. He was a member of the Northampton American Legion. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his 11 grandchildren. His presence left a lasting impression, and his legacy will continue through the countless memories, lessons, and love he shared. Though he has departed this life, Pop will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.
Survivors: wife- Valarie Reider; children- Ronald Reider, Jr. and wife Brittany, Michael Reider and girl friend Amanda Adams, Jessica Watson and husband- Daniel, Ashley Reider-Ferrer and husband Pedro; Alyiah, Carter, Julian, Carter W., Peyton, Jackson, Aleiah, Parker, Jaelynn, Laylah; siblings- Larry Bradley, Thelma Miller, Judy Zeigler, Denny Reider and George Bradley; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his grandson Jayce and brother Gary Reider.
A Calling Time will be held on Saturday, December 27th 10-11AM with a Service to follow at 11AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.

12/18/2025

Valeria E. (Pavlick) Breitfeller, 88, of Emmaus, passed away December 16, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late John Breitfeller. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy (Cornfald) Pavlick. Valeria retired from Allen Organ in Macungie and was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church. Valeria enjoyed doing puzzles, shopping and watching the Hallmark Channel. She loved her family and will be deeply missed.

Survivors: daughter- Christina Breitfeller- Hill and her husband Todd of Collegeville, son- Joseph Breitfeller of Emmaus, granddaughter- Natalie Watson. She was predeceased by her sister- Marie Pavlick.

Services will be Private care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

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12/01/2025

Anthony “Tony” P. Valek, Jr. passed away November 28, 2025. He was the loving companion of 32 years to Deborah L. Stettler. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Lorraine (Gross) and Anthony Valek, Sr. Tony graduated from Dieruff High School and attended LCCC. Tony worked for many years as a machinist. He was a life member of the Fullerton Fire Co. and later joined the West Catty Fire Co. Tony enjoyed running, and ran in the Philadelphia distance run several times. He even ran a “Girls on the Run” 5K with his granddaughter. He enjoyed collecting arrowheads and old bottles, where he and his brother would spend hours scouring through old fields and farmland. He loved helping others and would even cut many of his neighbor’s lawns, and he and Deb made Sunday dinner for several older neighborhood friends. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: daughter- Jessica George and husband Ryan; companion- Deborah Stettler; granddaughter- Kaylyn George; brothers- Joe Valek and wife Jamie, Bob Valek and wife Rovena. He was predeceased by his brother- Jim Valek and sister- Lori Moyer.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 4th 6-8PM and Friday, December 5th 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 Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Tony’s memory to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation PO Box 780990 Philadelphia, PA 19178.

11/12/2025

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.

10/01/2025

Philip Miller, 56, of Northampton, passed away September 26, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Roger and Bernadine (Wertman) Miller. He graduated from William Allentown High School Class of “86”. Philip worked for Dun & Bradstreet and then retired from Asgco Manufacturing. He enjoyed going to concerts, bicycling everywhere, watching NASCAR and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: sisters- Dee Marie Davis and her husband Mark, Bridget DeLucia and her husband Gino; niece- Angelica Grube and her husband Noah; great niece and nephew- Blaire and Landon; many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
A Calling Time will be held on Saturday, Oct 4th 10-11AM with a Service at 11AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102.
Contributions can be made in Philips memory to the American Cancer Society care of the funeral home.

09/09/2025

Maryann A. (Dzumek) Daniels, 77, of Allentown, passed away September 3, 2025. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Andrej and Mary (Simak) Dzumek. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. She graduated in 1969 from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Reading, PA and went on to work at the Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO, then at Allentown General Hospital and finally to Sacred Heart Hospital from which she retired after 36 years of service. Maryann continued her education throughout her career. She enjoyed sitting with her patients, holding their hand and getting their whole story; whether it was to help keep company or to help them pass on. She was an avid gardener, loved animals, enjoyed day trips to the shore and doing home improvement projects. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: daughter- Teresa Daniels and husband Mark Kaiser of Hellertown, grandchildren- Olivia Lillian Rose Bower-Daniels and Gregory Andrej Bower-Daniels; brother- Joseph Dzumek of CA. She was predeceased by her sisters- Anna Madar and Helen Dzumek.

A viewing will be held Thursday, September 11th 5:30-7:30PM with a Service at 7:30PM in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Please feel free to bring any pictures and memories to share & remember Maryann.

Contributions can be made in Maryann's memory to the St. Luke's Nurse Honor Guard care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

08/28/2025

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.

08/25/2025

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.

07/30/2025

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.

07/10/2025

Robert Molchan, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away in his home on July 7, 2025. He was the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Molchan. He was a loving husband to Alice Molchan and the late Ellen (Shreiber) Molchan. Robert was a graduate of Allentown High School in 1958. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corp for four years including two years aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. Robert spent much of his work career at Mack Trucks in Allentown before retiring in 2003. He remained active throughout his life, enjoying baseball, golf, and bowling. But his true passion was being the lead singer in “The Steel City Band” with his friends, Al Toth, Jim Brekus and Edgie & Jeremy Kittek.

He is survived by his daughters- Jacqueline Wister and Barbara Molchan, stepson- Joseph Scavo and his wife Linda, granddaughters- Afton Howard and her husband Mike and Coryn Figueroa and her husband Matt, great grandchildren- Abraham, Adalynn, Atticus and Augustus, brothers- Stephen, Thomas and James.

Bob would like to thank all the wonderful friends he met who supported him and to all his special friends he leaves: C’est Ma Chanson (This is My Song).

He would be so touched to have those who knew and loved him, join us for a heartfelt Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 27th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the social hall at St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, 924 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102. Military Honors will take place outside of the church at 1:30PM followed by a formal lunch. Arrangements are entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to The Department of Veteran Affairs.

07/06/2025

Reverend Dominik P. Kalata, Pastor Emeritus of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Allentown died on 30 June 2025 at Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem. He was 84 years of age.
Born in Nowa Biała, Slovakia, Father Kalata is the son of the late Dominik Kalata and the late Anna (Klimczak) Kalata.
Father Kalata attended schools in Nowa Biała and Jabłonka, Poland. He prepared for the priesthood at the Metropolitan Seminary of Warsaw and completed his studies at the Catholic University of Lublin.
He was ordained to the Priesthood on 27 May 1965 by His Eminence, Blessed Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński at the Archcathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, in service to the Archdiocese of Warsaw.
Father Kalata served as Parochial Vicar in several parishes and was Prefect of the Youth Office of the Archdiocese of Warsaw before his service in the Diocese of Allentown. He served as Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Baptist, Allentown. Father Kalata’s first Pastoral assignment was Pastor, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Frackville, and Saint Ann Parish, Frackville, Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Allentown and Administrator of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Allentown.
Father Kalata was named Pastor Emeritus, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, on 20 June 2017.
He had a deep love for family and enjoyed spending time with them whenever possible. Father Kalata also enjoyed skiing, reading, and traveling. He visited many places around the world including Africa where he built a school for children in honor of his parents. He will be deeply missed.
Father Kalata is survived by brothers John Kalata and his wife Stasia, Frank Kalata and his wife Maria, and his sister Anna Mus; nieces Aurelia Hamlett, Marcela Kalata, and Maria Jaworski; nephews Darius Kalata, Mark Kalata, Jaroslav Mus, Mark Mus, and Daniel Miskowicz; many great and great-grand nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his cousin, Revered Józef Bednarczyk of Niedzice, Poland as well as several other cousins who reside in the United States, Canada, and throughout Europe.
In addition to his parents, Father Kalata was predeceased by his sister Sophia Miskowicz, brother-in-law John Miskowicz, brother-in-law Stephan Mus, and cousin, the Most Reverend Dominik Kalata, S.J., Titular Bishop of Semta.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Kalata will be celebrated at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 924 North Front Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, 12 July 2025 at 11:00a.m. by Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Yenushosky, Vicar General of the Diocese of Allentown and Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Whitehall. Principal Concelebrants include Reverend Keith A. Mathur, Chancellor of the Diocese of Allentown; Reverend Monsignor Donald Cieniewicz, Vicar Forane of the Lehigh Deanery and Pastor, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown; Reverend Speratus Kamanzi, A.J., Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Allentown; Reverend Monsignor Robert F. Kozel, Pastor Emeritus, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Allentown.
The Vigil for the Deceased will be held at Saint John the Baptist Parish, Allentown on Friday, 11 July 2025, at 7:00p.m. The Reverend Monsignor Donald Cieniewicz, V.F. will preside, and Reverend Adam C. Sedar will serve as the Homilist.
Calling hours will be held at the Church on Friday, 11 July 2025 from 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. And on Saturday, 12 July 2025 from 9:00AM-11:00AM.
Will take place in Saint John the Baptist Parish Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania, immediately following the funeral.
Arrangements are entrusted to Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Father Kalata’s memory to Apostles of Jesus care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

06/20/2025

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