Monica Ann Paukovits, 74, of Coplay, died May 4, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Unit, Allentown. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Paukovits for 47 years.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Catherine (Romanic) Gulla.

She was a seamstress for Cross Country Clothes for 12 years. She was a teacher and a playground aide at Ironton Elementary School, Parkland School District, for 31 years.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Todd and wife Courtney, Tanya Fedorak and husband Stip and Troy and wife Carlene; five grandchildren, Tyler, Stephen III, Kendal, Riley and Kennedy; a sister, Margie Zaharachuk and husband Roman; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, John Gulla.

There will be a calling hour 8:45-9:45 a.m. May 11 at the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. A Divine Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. May 11 at the church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.