All Obituaries

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,...

Jennie Mattern, 101, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. She was born January 16. 1918 in Branch Township to the late Charles E. and Florence (Thomas) Mattern. She was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville. Jennie enjoyed reading her bible, following her faith, and she enjoyed crocheting. Jennie worked for local factories as a seamstress including Pottsville Shirt, Miss Pennsylvania, and retiring from Van Heusen. In...

Thomas P. “Odie” O’Donnell, 67, Schuylkill Haven, died Friday morning at his home with his wife Robin by his side.  Born February 11, 1952 in Pottsville, he was the son of the Francis and Margaret (Feinauer) O’Donnell. He was a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and a 1976 graduate of Reading Area Community College. Odie was an excellent story teller who lovingly had the “gift to gab”.  He took great pride in his Top...

Gretta M. Sanner,95,passed away Saturday, March 2, at the Highlands, Wyomissing.   Born Oct. 16, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Margaret (Timmins) Baney. She graduated from Minersville High School in 1941 and received a nursing degree from Hahnemann Medical College in 1945.   She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ ,Pottsville ,where she had been a Sunday school teacher , did volunteer work at the American Red Cross local blood...

Margaret H. Davidson, 86, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday morning at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Mary D on July 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Yatsko. She is survived by her son, Thomas Davidson "Smokey", Pottsville. Private interment will be held in Schuylkill Memorial Park. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.  

Ellsworth U. Penson Jr., 75, Pottsville, died Sunday evening at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born August 14, 1943, in Neptune New Jersey, he was the son of the late Ellsworth U. Penson, Sr. and the late Melvine (Soden) Penson. Ellsworth enjoyed woodworking and tending to his property.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Dwayne and Carl Penson. He is survived by his loving wife Carol A. (Schwarz) Penson, Pottsville; daughters Lorie Flaherty,...

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,...

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...