All Obituaries

Yunling Lou, 85, of Pottsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Harbin, China, on May 21, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Fenglin Lou and Yuqing Zhang. Yunling enjoyed painting, playing piano and the harmonica. She was active in the Pottsville Senior Center. Prior to retirement, she worked for as an accountant. Yunling is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, ChengCheng Tang; son, Louyang Tang, and wife, Ying...

Robert E. Mullen, 79, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Jul 21, 2022, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville. There will be no services. 

James M. Cook, 61, of Pottsville, passed away on July 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pottsville on November 2, 1960, he was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Russel) Cook. James was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Phila. Sixers, Phila. Eagles, Phila. Phillies, and Phila. Flyers. He enjoyed spending time fishing and going to the casino. He was employed by Precision Air, Pottsville, and was a member of the Salvation Army Pottsville...

Patricia A. Burinsky, 80, of Middleport, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born on October 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Schurr) Tray.  She was of the catholic faith, and a retired seamstress. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by two brothers, John Robert Tray and Joseph Michael Tray; two sister-in-laws, a niece, and a nephew.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband,...

Charlotteann A. (Weller) Petlansky, 84, formerly of Pottsville, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. Born in Pottsville on October 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Florence A. (Bohler) Weller. She graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1955. Charlotteann attended Alvernia University as a senior citizen. Charlotteann worked in the family’s business, The Weller’s Bicycle Shop, for many years. She worked for the Schuylkill...

Linda C. Peffer, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville on October 16, 1946, she was a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Sammler) Peffer. Linda was a 1964 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, since 1965. She was an employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County Board of Assistance since 1969. Her last position was held as a...

William F. Davis, Jr, 90, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill East.  Born May 25, 1932, in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late William Davis and his wife Emma Elizabeth (née Eisenacher). William Jr. attended Pottsville High School, where he played football for the Crimson Tide and was a tuba player in the band. After graduation, he worked in the factory at Cressona Aluminum. William was drafted into the US Army...

Todd D. Gerace, passed away on June 9, 2022 and Todd’s family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support. At this time there will not be a service so as to allow family to heal, process and grieve in private. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s understanding. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with services.

Jane Barnes Dolbin, affectionately known as Mom, Mom Mom and J-Bird, passed away peacefully at home in Arlington, Virginia on May 17 surrounded, in person and in spirit, by those who love her dearly.  She stoically endured a long battle with a rare degenerative brain disease named Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA).  A disease that robbed her of so much, but not of her sweet, caring spirit and sense of humor.  On her worst of days and until the end, her grandchildren's...

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helena K. Naydock, 90, of Orwigsburg.  She passed on Sunday, May 15th in Seton Manor where she was a resident for 5 years.  Born in New Castle, DE May 22, 1931, Helena was the daughter of the late Jennie (McHugh) and Edward Dubois Sparks.  She was the youngest of 8 children. Helena was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing.  She worked as a registered nurse at...