All Obituaries

Marylou Kull, 61, of Pottsville passed away November 26th, 2022, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville.  She was considered a walking miracle by her doctors.  She is well deserving of her wings. Marylou was born in Pottsville on August 2, 1961, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Schoffstall) Beury. She attended Minersville High School, and last worked for Tension Envelope, St. Clair.  As a...

Mary L. Sterner, 90, a lifelong resident of Orwigsburg, passed away at her home on Friday, November 19, 2022. Mary was born in Orwigsburg on July 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Harold and Alvena (Miller) Ryland. She was a member of Christ Church in McKeansburg where she spent many hours as a volunteer and a member of the Circle of Friends. She loved her family, going camping, traveling, the beach, hot weather and the family dinners. Mary was retired, having been employed in the local...

Victoria B. Pasqua, 94, a resident of Pottsville, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Victoria was born on May 13, 1928 in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice Yarosh. She worked and retired from the local garment industry and was a member of St. Patricks Church in Pottsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Victoria is survived by her daughter, Cheryl, wife of William Lecher. She is also survived by two grandson, Eric...

Gwen J. Reese, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday afternoon surrounded by her family. Gwen was born in Pottsville on December 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Hardy) Davis. She attended Pottsville high school and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also enjoyed attending the First Baptist Church in Pottsville with her late husband, Earl. Gwen worked for the former Bell Telephone, now Verizon...

Kirk A. Hopkins, 50, of Pottsville, passed away on November 4, 2022 at his home He was born in Pottsville on March 16, 1972, He was the son of the late Carl E. Hopkins and Linda (Blair) Hopkins. Kirk loved oldies music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. He loved trains, passenger vans, his family, and friends. Kirk's biggest goal was to help other people in need. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Danny Blair. Kirk is survived by two sisters,...

Richard Huber, 89, a resident of Pottsville, passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2022 at the Gardens at York Terrace. Born in Manheim Township on August 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Paul and Estella (Verona) Huber. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict. Richard worked for the Auditor Generals Office, retiring as a Director of Internal Audit. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores (Harman) Huber. Surviving are a son, Stephen Huber, a...

Patricia “Momma” Reichert Patti passed away peacefully at her Home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was the pillar of strength for her family, never wavering from her faith and values. Patricia Lynn Reichert was born September 6, 1956, in Carlisle, PA. She was one of five children born to Robert and Margaret Frank. She married David Scott (Radar) Reichert on November 26, 1983. They are now reunited and can celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary together. Scott and Patti...

  James J. Marlow, 76, formerly of Gordon, of Camp Hill, passed away on October 26, at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill.   Born on June 19, 1946, in Lavelle, PA, he was the son of the late Alvin and Marion (Shuey) Marlow.    Jim served in the US ARMY during the Vietnam War as a military policeman. He was an amazing athlete and softball pitcher who led his team to States.    Jim worked as a prison guard in Coal Township.  He then...

Patricia Giebler, age 72, passed away on October 24, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown. Patricia was born in Waterloo, NY on April 15, 1950, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Maliborski) Gazey. She lived in the Hatboro area working first as a seamstress in the garment industry, and then as a aide at the Luther Woods Convalescent Center in Hatboro for over 25 years. Patricia enjoyed crafting, especially making wreaths. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Brian S. Galen, 50, of Pottsville,  passed away Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. Brian was born in Pottsville, on December 18, 1971, a son of Sherwood Galen of Limerick and the late Bonita (Seigfried) Galen, and was a 1990 graduate of the Schuylkill Valley High School. He last worked as a plumber for Kay Builders in Allentown.  Brian was an all around handyman who used his skills of carpentry and plumbing to tinker around his house and help others.  He enjoyed Harley's and...