All Obituaries

Miguel Ulises Ortiz, 63, of Schuylkill Haven died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East. Born August 29, 1957 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Dagoberto and Bessie (Murphy) Ortiz. Miguel was retired from the Pottsville Area School District where had been employed as a custodial supervisor.  He was also employed by the Pottsville Area Lions ambulance as an EMT and the City of Pottsville as a dispatcher.  He volunteered his time and talent with many organizations...

Charles Kapp, 65, of Pottsville passed away Sunday evening at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1955. Charlie worked for Miller's Reconditioning Shop, Pottsville. He enjoyed working and detailing cars. He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. (Boris) Kapp, step-sons, Keith Brobst and Michael Brobst Jr., brother, George Kapusnick, and his feline companion, Lucy. Service will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been...

George R. Peters, 39, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on January 23, 1981, he was the son of Barbara (Stiltner) Peters. George attended services with his mother at Faith Assembly of God, Cressona. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed karaoke and was known for his selfless nature and kind heart. He attained his Associate Degree in Network Administration and Security and graduated Valedictorian of his class at McCann...

Patricia A. Barro Dobilas Boran, 79 of Pottsville passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born October 2, 1941 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adele Butcavage Dobilas. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Schuylkill County Quilters Guild, and volunteered at the Pottsville Free Public Library. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick J. Boran. She...

Dr. Carl Richard Bemiller, CAPT, US Navy (Ret) passed away Saturday at his residence in Pottsville. He was 88 years old. Born February 22, 1932 in Silver Run, MD, he was the son of Carl Timothy and Sarah (Yealy) Bemiller. He graduated from Eichelberger High School in Hanover, and then from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Thomas Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, and went on to do...

Earl M. “Tut” Shoener, 92 of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.   Born February 16, 1928 in Valley Furnace, he virtually spent his entire life in Pottsville.  He was the son of the late Samuel and Alice (Wolfe) Shoener. The last two years Earl lived with his God daughter, Michele, her husband, Lee, their children and their English Mastiff in Pine Grove.   Earl was also a sports fanatic, he loved...

Daniel J. Biscoe, 57, of New Philadelphia passed away, Monday September 7, 2020. Born in New Philadelphia on August 31, 1963, he was the son of the late John and Sylvia (Jackstis) Biscoe. Daniel was a retired IUOE Local 542 member. He is survived by his wife, Nora A. (Federico) Biscoe, three daughters, four grandchildren, brother, Thomas Biscoe of New Philadelphia, and nephew, Kevin Biscoe. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh...

Shirley Ann (Hollenbush) Flannery, 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday evening at her residence. Born on September 8, 1936 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Eisenhart) Hollenbush. Shirley was a lifelong member at First Baptist Church, Pottsville. She enjoyed shopping, crafts, puzzles, and loved to read. Shirley and her husband, Martin were owners of Hollenbush Tupperware, Orwigsburg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother, Harvey...

Theresa M. (Kachmar) Schropp, 66, of Mahanoy City passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence. Born April 20, 1954, in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Museousky) Kachmar. She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area and was a sewing machine operator until retirement at the former City Shirt in Frackville. Theresa loved spending time with her granddaughters, Jordynn and Peyton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother, Johnny...

Allen G. Maurer, “Buddy” 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East, Pottsville. Born in Hegins Township on August 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Allen C. and Maude (Klinger) Maurer. He retired from the Pottsville Hospital where he worked for many years as a member of the janitorial staff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Queen Holmes and her son Mark Holmes. He is...