All Obituaries

Paula Kriner, 52, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 13 at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born August 8, 1969 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Ronald A. and Margaret Marlene (George) Kriner. Paula was a 1987 Graduate of IU29 Pottsville and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.  She attended the Adult Training Facility at the former UCP currently Avenues. Paula is survived by brothers, Todd Kriner, Lehighton,...

Margaret A. “Maggie” Meyers, 51, Pottsville died Tuesday, January 11 at her resisdence. Born September 9, 1970 in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Albert Meyers, Sr. and Lily (Edmonson) Meyers, Pottsville. She is survived by a brother Albert Meyers, Jr., Pottsville; sister, Theresa Meyers, Pottsville; and her care giver William Hiester, Pottsville. Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Schlitzer Allen Pugh 515...

Robert G. Pauzer, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday, January 10 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East. Born May 24, 1938, in St. Clair, he was the son of the late George and Stella (Folta) Pauzer. He was a 1957 graduate of the former St. Clair High School and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.  He proudly served his country in the Unites States Air Force from 1957 to 1961. Bob was retired from Providence Place of Pottsville where he worked as the...

Lorraine E. Scinto, 51, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 3rd at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born May 25th 1970 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Roger L., I and Shirley (Mohl) Berkheiser. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School Class of 1988 and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. She was employed at Boscov’s Department Store in the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville for the past 26 years as a department...

Jean M. Barton, 91, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning January 1st at her residence. Born August 29, 1930 in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Moser) Neifert. She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, the Eastern Star, and Amaranthe.  She worked at the former Sears & Roebuck Department store when it was located in downtown Pottsville and when it relocated to the former Frackville Mall,...

Dorothy Oplansky Piccioni, 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 28th at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East as a result of complications due to the COVID-19 virus. Born May 2, 1934 in Minersville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Dragonis) Oplansky. After graduating from Minersville High School she went on to work as a telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone.  She met the love of her life the late John Piccioni and they began dating.  They...

MaryAnne Menchefsky, 65, Pottsville died Tuesday, December 28th at Pottsville Health & Rehabilitation where she had been a resident for six years. Born March 4, 1956 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Menchefsky, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Komanitsky Menchefsky. She was a 1975 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and was employed by the former Pottsville Hospital in the dietary department.  She was also a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic. In...

John “Jack” T. Edwards, 69, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday December 23, 2021. Born in Allentown on September 23, 1952, he was the son the late Ray Edwards and Ann Edwards-Horbal. Jack was a graduate of Ohio University with a dual major in Business Administration and Psychology. Not only was Jack a Hall of fame wrestler at Allentown Central Catholic, he was also an award winning real estate agent. He loved to cook and entertain for family and friends. He...

Norma K. (Winterer) Hubler, 99, formerly of Mechanicsville. Died Saturday, December 4th at Sunrise of Fairfax VA. Born July 4, 1922 in Diener’s Hil, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Mary H. (Jones) Winterer. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School.  A member of Primrose Bible Church, Primrose where she taught child Evangelism classes for 40 years.  She was also a member of the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizen’s and the Christian Women’s...

Ellen C. (Purcell) Brier, 74, of Hershey, passed away  on Friday, November 26, at UPMC Harrisburg. Born in Pottsville on May 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Koury) Purcell. Ellen was a dedicated RN for Hershey Medical Center as well as a member of the American Nurses Association. Ellen was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey. She was an avid Penn State Football Fan, and part of the Nittany Lion Club. Ellen enjoyed going to the game...