All Obituaries

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.

Dennis Mintz, 66, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home. Dennis was born in Pottsville on August 17, 1956, a son of the late Walter J. and Jean (Lipinski) Mintz.  He was a graduate of the Schuylkill Haven high school, and was a life long heavy equipment operator, and owner of Walter J. Mintz, Inc., and recently working for LEW Site Construction.   Dennis was a member of the Landingville Fire Company, and...

Lillie Edmondson passed away on Feb 6, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Tina Kutch Masoud, 72, departed peacefully with her angels on Sunday evening, January 29th, 2023. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Melva (Bertolini) Kutch.  She lived in both New York and Pennsylvania, and was a talented beautician, owning her own business, Tina's Hair Fashions in Schuylkill Haven. Tina enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and fun excursions with her husband, Khamis, on his days off, and cooking with her best buddy and...

Joseph A. Gudinas, 70, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at his home. Joseph was born in Pottsville on January 20, 1952, a son of the late Albert and Helen (Martin) Gudinas. He was a graduate of the Pottsville high school, and was retired, having been last employed by Monarch Management, working in building maintenance. Prior to that, he worked for Argo Mills in Schuylkill Haven. Joseph was an avid pool shooter, and was a member of the Pine...

Joseph A. Muredda, 100, formerly of Girardville, passed away on December 24,  at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born in Giradrdville, he was the son of John and Mary Muredda.   He was a US Army veteran having served in World War II.  Surviving are a sister, Rita Simononis, several nieces and nephews.   Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Ashland.    

Katherine L Reinhart, 58, of Pottsville, passed away on December 22, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born on February 26, 1964, in Connellsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late David and Mary Catherine ( Bryner) Stone. She enjoyed collecting things and playing games on her table. She married Bernard L. Reinhart on June 25, 2011. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Richard Hayden, A daughter, Jessica Harr, a grandson, Trent Harr, three brothers, Richard...

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...