All Obituaries

Joseph Chimahosky, 65, Ashland entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 5 at Lehigh Valley East, Pottsville.  Born September 13, 1955 in Pottsville, he was the son of Veronica (Kolochock) Chimahosky, Pottsville and the late Joseph C. Chimahosky. He was a graduate of Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree. In addition to his mother, Veronica, he is survived by a son Joseph; daughter Ashley; a brother Jeff; and a grandson Peyton. Services are private and at...

On Monday May 31, John Alfred Rich Jr. went home to be with the Lord.  John passed after succumbing to injuries sustained while riding his bicycle.  Everyone who knew John loved him.  John was a most loving son and the primary care giver for his mother. He leaves behind his dear mother Lena Rich, a brother Ed Rich, and his sister Gloria J. Amenu whom he affectionately called "the boss".  He was survived by his three children, John Rich, Kyle Rich, and Dorothea...

Herman L. Yoh, III, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, at his home.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Vickie (Zimmerman) O'Brien, Reading. Herman was 1993 graduate of Shippensburg High School.  He loved watching football and cheering on his favorite team, the Washington Redskins.  Herman also enjoyed fishing and playing video games. In addition to his mother and her companion, Randy Kercher, he is survived by his son, Austin Yoh, three daughter,...

Bradley R. Klare, 33, Pottsville, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 6 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born September 8, 1987, in Pottsville he was the son of the late James and Patricia Klare Sborz. Brad was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and the former McCann School of Business where graduated with an associate’s degree in Computer Business.  He was the owner of the former BK Computer Services, Ashland. Brad would do anything for anyone and always wanted the...

Roger L. Berkheiser, II, 62, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home. Born in Pottsville on January 4, 1959, he was a son of the late Roger L. Berkheiser, I and the late Shirley Mae (Mohl) Berkheiser. Roger was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1976. He was a lifelong supporter of their football team, the Crimson Tide. He enjoyed writing poetry and was an avid sports fan. The Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota...

Ethel M. (Mooney) Black, 85, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. Born July 26, 1935 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jean (McGrath) Mooney. She was a 1954 graduate of the former Tower City High School and was of the Protestant faith. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband William J. Black, Jr. in 2019. She is survived by sons, William J. Black III, Pottsville and David L. Black husband of Joann, Minersville;...

Mildred M. Mengel, 78, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening March 16, 2021, at her residence. Born July 29, 1942, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Catherine (Williams) Maroukis.  She was a Graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic.  She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos with her friends.  She worked at Giant Foods as a cashier for 16 years. In addition to her parents she was...

Lyola R. "Nana" (Waltersdorf) Wagner, 101, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, March 16, at her home in Ashland surrounded by her loving family and pets. Born June 30, 1919, in St. Clair, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Pauline (Penk) Waltersdorf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William E. Wagner; son William A. Wagner; sisters Emma, Martha, and Ruth; and a brother Baby Boy Waltersdorf. Lyola was a member of St. John's...

Thelma M. Crepack, 87, formerly of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family Friday morning at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont. Born September 7, 1933 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Anna M. (Lyston) Xedeas. Thelma was a 1951 graduate of Pottsville High School and she was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  She retired in 1998 as a manager, after 45 years of employment at Wire Tele-View Corporation,...

Julia H. Pitrowski, 90, Minersville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born June 18, 1930 in Newark NJ, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Zinkiewcz) Nowick. Julia was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.  She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  In her early years she was active with the Catholic Daughters, Catholic War Vets, AMVETS, and Pottsville Senior Center. ...