All Obituaries

Beatrice Doyle, 98, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville. Born April 30, 1921 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Doyle. She worked as a CPA focusing on auditing.  Beatrice was the last member of her immediate family.  She was being cared for by her godson and guardian Jamie Boran. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville PA 17901 has been entrusted with arrangements. Interment will be...

John F. Moran, 76, Pottsville, died Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare. Born September 25, 1943 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran. John was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pottsville where he was a trustee and head usher for many years. He was a 1962 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...

Sue L. Klem, 76, Pottsville, died Monday afternoon at her residence with her husband Joseph by her side. Born March 16, 1943, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Klem. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  She was employed as an accountant at the former Miner’s Bank, Pottsville. Sue is survived by her husband Joseph Moore, MarLin. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Monday September 30 at St. John...

Carol (Bradbury) Leffler, 85, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. She was born August 28, 1934, in Tremont, she was the daughter of the late George and Jenny (Phillips) Bradbury. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was a bank teller at the former Meridian Bank and customer service and Alstons Hallmark Card Store Carol was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. She enjoyed family vacations to...

Lois F. “Loie” Walsh, 91, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East Norwegian, Pottsville, after a brief illness.  Born in Pottsville March 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arthur “Scoop” and Margaret “Peg” Lesher Felsburg. She was a 1944 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  She was married to John B. “Jack” Walsh who preceded her in death in 2008. Loie lived in Tampa, Florida for 46 years working...

Joseph W. Bauer, 58, of St Clair passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on November 2, 1960, he was the son of the late William and Dorothea (McCool) Bauer. Joseph was raised in the Catholic faith. He was a St. Clair High School graduate of class of 1978. After high school he proudly served his country, serving in the United States Air Force as Sergeant. He was employed by United Metal Receptacle for 25 years and then the Rubbermaid Corp., formerly...

David H. Meyers, Sr., of Harrisburg passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Frey Village, Middletown. Born in Pottsville, on February 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Jacob and Josephine (Davis) Meyers. He enjoyed music and old movies. His biggest enjoyment in life was being a father, grandfather, and friend. David was a 1965 Pottsville Area High School graduate. He was employed by the Department of Revenue in the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. In addition to his parents, he was...

Dr. John “Jack” Tice Dolbin, Jr., 70, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born October 12, 1948 in Pottsville, Jack was the son of the late John Tice Dolbin, Sr. and the late Lois Schlottman Dolbin. Jack had a deep faith in God and love for Jesus Christ. As a child growing up in Pottsville he attended Trinity Lutheran Church; while residing in Denver CO he attended South Sheridan Baptist Church; after moving back to his hometown...

Carla M. Kayal, 57, found peace Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center - East, Pottsville after her courageous battle with cancer. Born April 26, 1962, in Dayton OH, she was the daughter of the late Leonard E. and Wanda Haley.     She worked in the healthcare industry.  She found great joy spending time with her sons Justin and Asa and her granddaughter Mikaela. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband the late Michael...

Edward J. "Duke" Young, 75, Seltzer, died Wednesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospice , Allentown. Born March 3, 1944 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Ella (Gombola) Young. Duke was a member of the Seltzer Hose Co. and the Seltzer Gun Club.  He was also an avid golfer.  He was a roller operator retiring from Tropp Contracting and the Highway Department of PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Shappell. He is...