All Obituaries

Richard A. Pugh, 65, of Pottsville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in Cressona. Born February 16, 1954 in Pottsville he was the son of the late William and Mary Gottschall Pugh. He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attained an associate degree from McCann School Of Business. He was also a member of Roedersville Game & fish, Pottsville AMVETS, and DeerLake & West Brunswick Fire Co. Richard was a member of St. John the Baptist Church,...

Regina Pepper Reiley, 84, formerly of Lancaster, PA and Marco Island, FL passed away on February 12, 2019 at Willow Valley Communities.   Regina was born April 30, 1934 in Ashland, PA to George and Anna Pepper. She was a proud graduate of Immaculata University.  She earned a masters in special education from Xavier University.  As an elementary school teacher in Middletown, OH, she was passionate about helping children with learning difficulties.  Upon retirement,...

Thomas E. Shollenberger, 80, formerly of Schuylkill Haven died Thursday afternoon at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.  Born June 22, 1938 in Pottsville he was the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Feeman) Shollenberger.  He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  He was also member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville where he served as Past President of Church Counsel, head usher, member of the property committee, youth group leader, and van...

Patricia H. Bemiller, 84, Pottsville, died Wednesday morning at her home. She was born October 3, 1934 in Lansdale to the late Fern and Naomi Houck. She was a 1952 graduate of the former Eichelberger High School in Hanover PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son C. Richard Bemiller II (2001) and a sister. Patricia is survived by her husband of 64 ½ years, Dr. Carl R. Bemiller, Pottsville; sons Timothy A. Bemiller, MD and his wife, San Diego CA and...

Dorothy D. Steidle, 94, died Monday evening at Seton Manor. Born in Mechanicsville September 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Minnie M. (Krause) Derr.  She was a member of St. Stephen RC Church, Port Carbon; Pottsville Senior Citizens; St. Clair Senior Citizens; and the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary.  She retired from the former Bell Telephone Co. of PA, Pottsville, where she worked as a teller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Donna Lea Breiner, 59, Schuylkill Haven, entered into eternal rest Friday at her home. Born June 23, 1960, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Ilene H. (Frankenstein) Breiner.  After graduating from Pottsville High School, she entered into the Army where she worked as a finance specialist and a clerk typist.  She worked at American Argo, Willow Lake, as a trimmer. Donna Lea is survived by her loving partner of 38 years, Marie C. Whitman, Schuylkill Haven;...

Kathleen M. Bound, 70, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday evening at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville. Born June 1, 1948 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and May (Schneider) Barone. Kathleen was a 1966 graduate of Pottsville Area High School where she was head Kilt; member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic; and Past President of the Catholic War Vets Post 1051. She retired from the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 where she served as the Director of...

Ban Vo, 56, Pottsville, died Tuesday morning in Pottsville. Born January 1, 1962, in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Thi Cam and his son The Vo. Schlitzer Allen Pugh 515 West Market St. Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the family.

Joan B. Costello, 74, Pottsville, died Sunday morning at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville. Born November 9, 1945 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Winter) Costello. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.  She worked at the former Good Samaritan RMC, Pottsville in the house keeping department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Mary Sue Zelinsky, 48, of Pottsville, met with her Lord Saturday evening at her home. Born August 14, 1970 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ellen (Walsh) Zelinsky.   She was a member of the Salvation Army; the Ladies' Home League; and loved spending retreat at Camp Ladore. Mary is survived by her son John J. Zelinsky, Pottsville; grandsons Parker and John J. II.  She is also survived by numerous friends who loved her as if she were family. A...