All Obituaries

Robert W. Heinbach, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on July 20, 1947, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William and Lillian Montag Heinbach. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War as a Specialist, 4th class. He was a member of Bethany Christian Fellowship in Cressona, Free & Accepted Masons Of Pennsylvania, 216 Pulaski Lodge in Pottsville, and Tall Cedars....

Dorothy Mae (Kantner) Heiser, 89, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the arms of her loving family at Leigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, Thursday December 31, 2020. She was born Monday August 24, 1931 in Pottsville to the late Lester and Elva (Hamilton) Kantner. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School class of 1950. In her younger days she worked at S S Kresge’s Department Store and Philips Van Heusen. She married Earl E. Heiser November 22, 1950 and together...

Debra Ann Neiswender, 55, of St. Clair, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2020 at Lehigh Valley East. Born to Bernard and Sara Ney of Pottsville Pennsylvania, she graduated from Blue Mountain High School’s class of 83’.  Employed by Bayada Health, she was a home health care worker for many years. Above all, Debra loved spending time with her many grandchildren, living up to the title “Mother Hen.” She is survived by her loving husband Brian Neiswender, St....

Lois R. (Shollenberger) Kantner, 86, Schuylkill Haven, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 19 at Lehigh Valley- East. Born on February 14, 1934 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Feeman) Shollenberger. Lois was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville where she was a Deacon, Trustee, and Elder.  She was active in the craft class of the Church, the St. Stephen Ministry, Woman’s Association of the Church; and the Kings Daughters. ...

Shirley M. (Geist) Miller, 83, of Pottsville went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 17, 1937 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Avril Geist. Shirley was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven where she was their faithful piano player for the church services and monthly Singspiration.  She didn’t need sheet music to play. A song was requested and she played- a gift from...

Claire E. Cope, 87, Meadville PA, formerly of Pottsville, died Monday evening at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville. Born March 2, 1933 in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Clare E and Elizabeth (Caton) Speidel. After graduating from the former Frackville High School, Claire attended Albright College and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts. She retired as a case manager from the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services. She...

Gloria Ann Borinsky, 75, died unexpectedly Monday November 30, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born July 24, 1945 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Mildred E. (Schneck) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Vincent J. Borinsky. Gloria will be deeply missed by her daughters and siblings.  Surviving are daughters Lori Hardy and Victoria M. Borinsky-Robinson, both of Pottsville; a brother Franklin...

Marilyn Goetz Doyle, 94, Resident of Pottsville her entire life and the past two years at Providence Place, Pottsville, passed Sunday, November 29th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Tom in 1998. The first born daughter of Fred Goetz and Ann Oberle Goetz, both deceased. She had five siblings: Those deceased, Jim of Florida.;Martina Goetz Streed of Iowa; Ann Goetz Petricone of CT. Surviving Siblings: Eugene of FL; Barbara Goetz Reichert of NJ. She is survived by her...

Thomas Carragher Jr. Born January 5, 1948. Passed away Friday at Leigh Valley hospital Friday afternoon at age 72. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Carragher Sr. Brother to Jim , Danny, Kathy, Gerri and Alberta. He was the beloved husband to Marie (Stepler) Carragher for 42 yrs. Amazing and loving father to Mary, Michele, Ricky, Beth ,Sandy & his faithful dog Jojo. Grandfather to many grandchildren. Thomas worked in Gloucester N.J at Indigo Uranium Chemical Company for 40...

Thomas E. Miller, 81, Schuylkill Haven, entered into eternal rest Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born January 19, 1939 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence (Wetzel) Miller. He was a member of the West End Hose Company, Pottsville.  Nothing brought more joy to Thomas’ life than watching his grandchildren participate in their sporting events.  He could often be found cheering them on at their basketball, baseball or football...