All Obituaries

A. Joyce (Merritt) Crosland, 81, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully, on November 15, 2018, at Tremont Health and Rehab Center. Born in Newburgh, NY, April 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Merrit and Ruth (Hughes) Kapshock. Joyce volunteered at the Good Sam Hospital for several years. She enjoyed painting and collecting her ceramics. She married the love of her life, Leonard Crosland on July 3, 1963 In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Bethany Lynn (Handwerk) Petrich, 35, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 12, 2018. Born in Palmerton, PA on November 22, 1982, she was the daughter of Don and Gail (Loch) Handwerk. Bethany was a graduate from Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing, Pottsville earning her RN Degree. She later attained her BSN from Walden University. She was employed Reading Hospital and previously employed by Pottsville Hospital. Bethany loved to hunt and fish. She also enjoyed music and...

Isabella Irene (Snyder) Corcoran, 93, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully, on November 7, 2018, at The Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville. Born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County, on February 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. Sr. and Dillie Savilla (Herring) Snyder. Isabella attended Schwartz Elementary School and is a 1943 graduate of Cressona High School. She received her nursing degree from Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She was...

Janice M. Downey, 87, Pottsville, died Friday morning at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare. Born October 9, 1931, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida E. (Bedford) Boris. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and Reading School of Nursing.  Upon graduating from nursing school, Janice continued her career as a registered nurse for 40 years.  Thirty-nine of which were spent working with the patients at the former Good Samaritan Hospital,...

John C. Bryden, Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  He was the first of three children born to John and Elizabeth (Glasmire) Bryden in the borough of Mechanicsville. John enjoyed many years as the owner of Forget Me Not Florist in Pottsville.  He was part of the Achitectural Review Board in saving the Henry Clay Monument on the hill overlooking outh Centre Street in Pottsville. John and his wife, the former Linda Koperna celebrated 50 years of marriage...

Phillip “Flip” James Gibble, 49, formerly of Pottsville passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Oberlin, PA. Born June 21, 1969 in Pottsville, he was the son of Susan (Hock) Chesonis. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School. Flip was a talented artist with drawings and tattoos. You can find his artwork throughout Schuylkill County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vincent Sr. and Estel Hock and an aunt, Patricia Ann Laurel. In addition to his...

Kevin M. Starr, 54, Morea died Wednesday at his residence. Born January 4, 1964, in Pottsville he was the son of the late John D. and Janet (Harron) Starr. Kevin was a 1981 Graduate of Blue Mountain High School and a graduate of Hazleton Electrical School.  While in High School he was a State Champion Archer, member of the Choir and Stage Crew for the Drama Club.  After graduation he remained active in the Blue Mountain School District teaching archery and assisting with the...

Daniel E. Deibler, 75, of Pottsville passed away Friday at his residence. Born November 10, 1942, to the late Karl W. and Ruth H. Deibler. He is survived by two brothers, Dean & Karl W. Jr Deibler. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Gerald J. Fey, 92, of Columbia passed away Sunday evening at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Pottsville, August 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Raymond and LuLa (Lunckenbill) Fey. He was a Pottsville High School graduate, class of 1943. Gerald proudly served his country during World War II, serving in the United States Army. He was first stationed in the Philippines and was in the first wave of American troops to enter Japan. Gerald retired from ITT...

Anthony C. Gustis, 62, Pottsville, passed away Sunday at his residence. Born in Pottsville, February 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Petrosky) Gustis. He was a graduate from Penn State University obtaining a Bachelor of Sociology. Anthony worked for Hexcel Corporation, St. Clair for several years. He enjoyed motorcycles and had a passion for woodwork. In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Gustis. Anthony is survived by his...