All Obituaries

Nancy C. (Meyer) Fink, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East. Born September 12, 1935, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Della (Gregonis) Meyer In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Howard and Ed Meyer. Nancy is survived by a son Jerry Fink husband of Karen; daughters Suzan Fink; Carole Davis wife of Rodney; Natalie Bachman wife of Jerry; and Beth Montgomery wife of Kevin. She is also...

  Richard J. Grace, 77, Pottsville, died Thursday June 6 at Providence Place Retirement Center, Pottsville. Born November 4, 1941, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Gladys (Frankenstein) Grace. He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.  After graduation he attended Williamsport Technical Institute.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam Era. Prior to retiring from Allied Signal Corp. (Honeywell), he...

June F. (Davis) Harris, 88, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with her granddaughter, Teresa by her side. Born in Mt. Carbon, June 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene May (DeLong) Davis. She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. She worked in the garment industry for several years and the Pottsville Republican in the circulation department. She loved to write poetry, knitting,...

Margaret Lucinda (Ganly) O'Brien,90, Flushing NY, formerly of Branchdale, died Wednesday with her loving son Edward at her side.   Born February 4, 1929 in Branchdale, she was the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Lucinda Margaret (Gottschall) Ganly. She was an avid NY Yankee's fan and a member of the Ladies' Ancient Order of Hibernians.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. O'Brien, Sr. and a daughter Ginny...

Matthew D. Roshannon, 46, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Born March 17, 1973 in Pottsville he was the son of the late John J. Roshannon and Anne Marie (Kenney) Clark. Matthew was raised Catholic. He loved spending time with his three pit bulls, Yves, Rhonda, and Chunk. In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother, John J. Roshannon, Jr., sisters, Jacqueline Roshannon, Bernadette Roshannon, and Amanda M. Roshannon. He is also survived by...

Daniel G. Bowers, Sr., 76, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.   Born January 29, 1943 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Harry Bowers, Sr and the late Alice (Connors) Bowers.   He worked as a pipe fitter. Daniel is survived by a son Daniel Bowers,Jr., Girardville; a brother Harry Bowers; and two grandchildren.   Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

William J. Black, Jr., 85, Pottsville, died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born August 19, 1933, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William J. Black, Sr. and the late Josephine Louise (Hopstetter) Black. After graduating from Minersville High School he enlisted in the United States Army.  He worked as a janitor at the former McCann School of Business. He is survived by his wife the former Ethel M. (Mooney) Black; sons Jimmy and David Black; daughters...

Jennie Mattern, 101, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. She was born January 16. 1918 in Branch Township to the late Charles E. and Florence (Thomas) Mattern. She was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville. Jennie enjoyed reading her bible, following her faith, and she enjoyed crocheting. Jennie worked for local factories as a seamstress including Pottsville Shirt, Miss Pennsylvania, and retiring from Van Heusen. In...

Thomas P. “Odie” O’Donnell, 67, Schuylkill Haven, died Friday morning at his home with his wife Robin by his side.  Born February 11, 1952 in Pottsville, he was the son of the Francis and Margaret (Feinauer) O’Donnell. He was a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and a 1976 graduate of Reading Area Community College. Odie was an excellent story teller who lovingly had the “gift to gab”.  He took great pride in his Top...

Gretta M. Sanner,95,passed away Saturday, March 2, at the Highlands, Wyomissing.   Born Oct. 16, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Margaret (Timmins) Baney. She graduated from Minersville High School in 1941 and received a nursing degree from Hahnemann Medical College in 1945.   She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ ,Pottsville ,where she had been a Sunday school teacher , did volunteer work at the American Red Cross local blood...