Howard L. Summy, 89, of Allentown, died on September 26, 2024. He was the loving husband of 67 years to Sandra G. (Loy) Summy. Born in Palmyra, PA, he was the son of the late George and Viola I. (Howard) Summy. He graduated from Palmyra High School, class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War and was proud of his service to his country. He retired from Mack Trucks as a maintenance foreman. A Master Mason, he was a member of Jordan-Martin Lodge No. 673, and a 32-degree Mason in the Scottish Rite,
Valley of Allentown. He was a member, council member, and property chairperson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Allentown, prior to its closing, and was a current member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Allentown.

He earned every cent he got and gave of himself freely. He could fix anything. He made the best homemade ice cream ever. His family meant everything to him. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.

Survivors: wife- Sandra Summy; children- Pastor Richard and wife Christine, Timothy and wife Lisa, Daniel and wife Linda; grandchildren- Ashley, Haley and husband Kyle, Tori and husband Tearin, Dana and husband Justin, Alexandra and husband Dominic; great grandchildren- Aubree, Dahlia, Rhiannon, Danielle, Athena, Dean, and Jensen. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Louise Walters.

A calling time will take place from 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8, and a funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 9 at 11:00 AM, preceded by a calling time from 10:00-11:00 AM, at the Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Inurnment will take place in Indiantown Gap Cemetery, Annville, on a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Howard’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for
Children, Attn. Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Eleanor (Zumar) Wursta, 95, of Allentown, passed away September 20, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen Wursta, Sr. Born in Beaver Meadow, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella (Cherba) Zumar. She was a longtime member of the former St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church where she volunteered her time & efforts. She is also an active member at Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Wursta, Sr., in 2018; and the following brothers and sisters, John, Joseph, Eugene, Mary Scarp, Helen Krumm, Maragaret Medico and Anna Hnasko.
Eleanor was a devoted mother and wife. After her children were grown, she enjoyed working part time at Leh’s Department Store. In her spare time, she enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting, reading, cooking, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and caring for her houseplants.
Survivors: children- Mary Elizabeth Zemyan and husband Nicholas, Stephen Wursta, Jr. and wife Anni Marie, Matthew John Wursta and wife Mary, Theodore Wursta and wife Mylene; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.
Services are Private for the family.

Nevenko Eric, 62, of Center Valley, passed away September 19, 2024. He was the son of the late Bozidar and Ljeposva Eric. He worked for many years as a machine operator. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: daughter- Gordana Labukas, son- Mihael Eric, grandchildren- Maylee, Maylana and Katarina, brother- Sreto Eric. He was predeceased by his brother- Radoja and sisters- Rada and Durda.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 30th at 10AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Ave Whitehall, PA 18052. Burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the church care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.