Julia "Julie" Saas

Julia "Julie" (Kinek) Saas, 89, formerly of Riverview Drive, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, died Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2019, at Mrs. Bush's Personal Care Home, Kunkletown, Eldred Township, Monroe County. She was the wife of the late Steve Saas, Sr. who passed in 1984. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Zum, pronounced Zan) Kinek.

Julie was employed by various garment mills in the Palmerton and Slatington areas for several years as a sewing machine operator. Later, she worked by commercially cleaning residentials in the Lehigh Valley area and a banking institution in the Slatington area. She was a longtime member of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Palmerton, where she taught Catechism, and was involved with the Holy Name Society. Julie enjoyed dancing, doing puzzles, reading, sewing, and watching classic movies.

Survivors: Sons, Steve, Jr., and wife Stephanie Saas of Palmerton, David and wife Susan Saas of Lehighton. Daughter, Mariann Sickonic wife of James Sickonic of Laguna Niguel, CA. Julie is also survived by 8 grandchildren. 11 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. She was predeceased by 4 sisters, and 3 brothers.

Services: Private service for immediate family only on June 13th.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton 18071. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice.