Mary Rose (Sides) Seglets, 92, formerly of Bethlehem passed away Jan. 12, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.
She was the wife of the late Martin J. Seglets.
Mary was a member of University Parish of Holy Ghost.

Survivors:
Children, David M. and wife Joan of Whitehall.
Martin G. of Coopersburg.
Mary J. Werley of Alburtis.
7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Wed. Jan. 18, 2012 from 10-11AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM all in University Parish of Holy Ghost, 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015, Burial is Private.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made towards funeral expenses, check payable to Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Reverend Steven John Safko, 67, of Phillipsburg, NJ and Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Born in Boise, Idaho he was the son of the late Milton and Irene (Chupella) Safko. Father Steven was baptized at St. John Cathedral in Idaho. He attended Ss Simon and Jude Catholic School in Bethlehem and Central Catholic High School, Allentown where he graduated in 1962. He attended and graduated from Bethlehem Business School in 1964. Father Steven entered St. Charles Barromeo Seminary in Philadelphia receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy in 1969 and a Masters Degree in Divinity in 1973. He was ordained to the Priesthood on May 18, 1973. His ministry includes: priest in residence at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Lansford, PA and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, PA. He was also an Assistant at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, PA and Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Phillipsburg, NJ. Father Steven additionally taught at Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua, PA and served as a counselor at many locations throughout the Lehigh Valley including the Alliance Counseling Center in Hellertown, PA.

Survivors:
Nephews- Michael Safko of Colorado
Nick Safko of Bethlehem
He was predeceased by his brothers- Michael, Richard and Ronald.



A viewing will be held on Wednesday 5-7PM with an Office of Christian Burial for a Priest at 7PM and on Thursday a viewing will be held 8-10AM with Hierarchical Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10AM all to take place in Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church 723 South Main St Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Burial will take place in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc. Bethlehem, PA.



Donations can be made in Father Steven’s memory to the COPD Foundation 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133.


www.copdfoundation.org

Edward J. Saukulak, Sr. 81 of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in the VNA Hospice House.
He was the husband of 57 years to Dorothy A. (Basara) Saukulak, Sr.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on July 14, 1930 to the late Joseph and Mary (Zvochl) Saukulyak.
Ed served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, Alter Server and an accountant for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Ed retired from AT&T where he was a technical engineer.
Ed loved western movies and music, his favorite food was kielbasa and cookies.



Survivors:
Children: Donna Posivak of Bethlehem
Joann Hart of Stewartsville, MD
Edward Saukulak, Jr. of Bethlehem
Greg Saukulak of Long Island, NY
Brother Joseph Saukulyak of Wilkes-Barre, PA
8 grandchildren
6 predeceased siblings



Services:
A viewing will be held on Friday from 10:15-10:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial is private. www.downingfuneralhome.com.



In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Edward to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Notre Dame Church.

Barbara H. Schreier, 68, of Allentown, passed away June 6, 2011. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Dorsam) Schreier. She will be sadly missed by her entire family. Arrangements private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.