Joan C. Komeski, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away July 4, 2012. She was the wife of the late John M. Komeski Sr. Born in Siedersville, she was the daughter of the late Russell D. Sacks and the late Helen M. (Clemens) Sacks Alex and step daughter to the late Arthur H. Alex. Joan was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. She retired as a stock control clerk from the former Uniform Supply Co. after 30 years of service.


Survivors:
Daughter- Linda wife of John Reisteter of Bethlehem
4 Grandchildren- Kimberly, Jason, Heather and Andrea
6 Great Grandchildren
Nieces and Nephews
She was predeceased by her son- John M. Komeski Jr., sisters- Eulalia Seruga, Elaine Mayberry and brother- Russell Sacks Jr.




Services Private.
Arrangements Downing Funeral Home, Inc.



In lieu of flowers, donations to Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.

Ellen Jane Karb, 46, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Jane (Lehr) Karb and the late Anthony J. Karb. Ellen was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, attended Hiram G. Andrews Center becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant and completed various Child Care courses at NCC. Ellen retired from Bethlehem Area School District Child Care after 17 years of service. She was an active member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church through which she was involved in various retreat groups.



Survivors:
Mother- Jane Karb of Bethlehem
Siblings- Anne Zelko and husband Patrick of Bethlehem
Susan Walewski and husband Richard of Lebanon
John Karb and wife Lori of Bethlehem
Nieces and Nephews- Lisa, Patrick Jr., Katie, Adam, Matthew, Anthony and Godson Richard
Great Niece- Madelyn



A viewing will be held Monday 6-8 PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. Tuesday a viewing will be held 9:45- 10:15AM in church with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM all in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.



Donations can be made in Ellen’s memory to the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life 3893 Adler Pl Bethlehem, PA 18017 as she was a 2 time cancer survivor!

Ann Morgan Koffel, 75, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, January 30th. Born in Allentown on August 21, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Eileen O’Donnell Morgan. She was retired from Day-Timers, Inc. where she was employed for 14 years. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and Northampton County Area Community College.
Survivors: Companion, Lee M. Muth; Son, Charles Morgan Koffel of Tarpon Springs, FL; Daughters, Tracey Mulzet, husband of Jeffrey Mulzet of Bangor, PA; Christine Steltz of Bellingham, WA; Granddaughter, Morgan Mulzet; Sister, Maureen Young of Allentown, and Nephews, Earl, Eric and Douglas of WV, along with nine grand nieces and nephews.
Services: There will be no services, as her body has been donated to the Humanity Gifts Registry in Philadelphia, PA.
Arrangements, Downing Funeral Home, Inc., Bethlehem.
Contributions: In her memory to Unity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001.

John Kutz, 73 of Lower Saucon Twp. passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 in Mary Ellen Convalescent Home.
He was the husband of 50 years to Helen A. (Kascar) Kutz.
Born on October 3, 1938 in Allentown, PA to the late Stanley and Anna (Mistishen) Kutz.
John retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1992. He was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown.
He was a past member of Ontalonee Rod and Gun Club and a past member of the Hellertown Sports Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and flea marketing with his wife.

Survivors:
Wife, Helen of Lower Saucon Twp.
Daughter Helen Kaltenbach of Walnutport.
4 grandchildren, Tara and Michael Kaltenbach and Gunner and Gabrielle Gallagher.
Pre-deceased by his daughters Rebecca Ann Kutz and Lori Ann Gallagher.

Services:
A viewing will be held on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30PM followed by a 1:30PM service all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Family Manor, Trexler Pavilion 1220 Prospect Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018 or to Se-Wy-Co Fire Company 3621 Old Philadelphia Pike Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Mary A. (Mulherin) Kloss, 91 of Hanover Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in her home.
She was the wife of the late Gerard C. Kloss.
Mary was born on April 23, 1920 in Ashley, PA to the late Joseph and Agnes (Moore) Mulherin.
Mary’s life was devoted to her family and home. She also enjoyed the peace and serenity of the ocean shared with her family at her second home in Long Beach Island, NJ.

She is survived by her 4 children; Mary T. Moser of Hanover Twp.
Joseph G. Kloss and wife Mary Jane of Allentown.
Richard C. Kloss and wife Gail of Salisbury Twp.
Stephen P. Kloss and wife Linda of Orefield.
Sister Teresa Haring and husband Glenn of Allentown.
10 grandchildren.
3 great grandchildren.
1 niece and 2 nephews.

Services:
A viewing will be held on Thurs. Sept. 29, 2011 from 7-9PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Mass of Christian Burial on Fri. Sept. 30, 2011 at 10AM in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Notre Dame Memorial Fund.