All Obituaries

Darlene M. (Symons) Menchefsky, 67, formerly of  St. Clair, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at Shenandoah Senior Living Center.    Born on December 16, 1955, in St. Clair, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Corandi) Symons.   Darlene was a dedicated individual who found purpose in helping others. For many years, she worked as a nurses aide at Rest Haven Nursing Center and provided compassionate home healthcare. Her commitment to...

Howard Rioux of Royersford, Pennsylvania passed away on May 11, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Anna Mae Tray, 93, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Anna Mae was born in St. Clair on April 4, 1930. She attended local schools, and was a member of the United Church of Christ. She worked for and retired from the John S. Clarke Elementary School, where she was head of the cafeteria.  Anna Mae enjoyed knitting, baking and shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis G. Tray;a son, Dale C....

Cheryl Ann Roman, 71, of Pottsville, passed away on May 3, 2023. Cheryl Ann was born in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Frank and June (Reese) Wertz. She last worked for VanHuesen in Schuylkill Haven, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Roman in 2002, and is survived by a sister, Sandra Wertz, and an aunt, Peggy Androsko, both of Pottsville. Cheryl Ann will be laid to rest alongside her husband Frederick at the...

John O'Grady, age 73, passed away on April 23, 2023, while a guest at Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Schuylkill Haven.  John was born in Elizabeth, NJ, a son of  John and Maria (McCarty) O'Grady, Sr.   After high school, John served in the United States Navy.   A lifelong truck driver, he was last employed by Jevic Trucking, working with many other companies throughout his career. John was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Pottsville...

Frederick J. Burinsky, 83, of Middleport, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 while a guest at the Gardens at York Terrace in Pottsville. Born on October 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Bradbury) Burinsky.  He was of the Lutheran faith. Fred served in the US Army and the US Army National Guard for over 20 years.  He was retired, having been employed by Reading Anthracite. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Tray)...

Michele Renninger, 65, of Pottsville, passed away on April 14th at home.  Born in Carlise, she was born on March 8th 1958. She was a daughter of Robert Frank, Sr., Pottsville, and the late Margaret (Kelley) Frank.  Michele was a Blue Mountain graduate and was a truck dispatcher for Kevin Emerich Transportation and a associate for Walmart, St Clair.   In addition to her father, she is survived by her sister Terry and her husband Nicholas, her brother Robert Frank...

Mary L. Anthony, 92, of  Pottsville, passed away on March 30, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, she was born on May 9, 1930. Mary worked in the textile industry for many years before becoming a crossing guard.  She also worked for ZRM Lamp Factory, Pottsville. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, for many years.   She enjoyed playing the piano and keyboard, spending time watching old movies and shows like the Family Feud and The...

Karen I. (Jacoby) Leahy, 73, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 5, surrounded by her loving family and friends at her home.   Born in Pottsville, on June 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Zella (Brown) Jacoby.   Karen graduated from Pottsville Area High School and attended McCann Business School to become a CPA.  She worked for the Pottsville Area School District as a baker. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

Faye Hoch, a formerly of Pottsville, passed away on February 28th, 2023. Faye had been a long time resident of The Villages in Florida prior to passing, As per Faye's request, she was laid to rest privately alongside her husband Lewis Hoch at the Schuylkill Memorial Park, with services provided by the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home.