All Obituaries

Edward J. Schoener, 64, Pottsville, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday evening May 21 at St. Luke's University Hospital- Bethlehem Campus. Born December 16, 1955 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Carl and Margaret Schoener. Ed retired from Koch's Turkey Farm, Lewistown Valley, where he worked as a truck driver. He is survived by a daughter Elizabeth Kuzma, wife of Christopher, Dillsburg; granddaughters MaKenna and Nadalee Hein, Dillsburg; sisters Chris Reed and Ann...

William T. Moran, 79, of Pottsville, died Friday May 8 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East Norwegian Campus. He was born in Heckscherville, Schuylkill County, on December 23, 1940 and was the son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret V. (Grace) Moran who owned and operated the Washington Hotel in Minersville. Bill served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.  He was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and was employed as a Postal Clerk by the U.S. Postal Service...

James M. Goodman, 34, St. Clair, was suddenly taken too soon Saturday at his residence. Born November 29. 1985 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Bruce Goodman. He was a 2004 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was employed by Walmart Distribution Center where he worked as a fork lift operator.  An avid gun enthusiast, he looked forward to the upcoming hunting season.  He also enjoyed wood working and spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his loving...

Brian David Hoffman, 61, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his residence. Born on May 2, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Mildred T. (Kutchoodon) Hoffman. Brian was a past member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. He was very handy and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on car and construction. He also enjoy spending time with his dog, Boo. He is survived by his sisters, Carol Ann Kramer and Sandra Louise Murton,...

Jean A. Hannaway, 95, of Pottsville passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville, March 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Abagail Huling. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. After retiring from a Navy ship yard, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family. Especially her daughter Sharon who she spent her entire life with. Jean also enjoyed spending time with her friends going on bingo trips and a good hand of...

Eugene J. Gustitis, 92, of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East Norwegian Campus.  Born on July 24, 1927 in New Philadelphia he was the son of the late John and Helen (Kisalosky) Gustitis. Eugene was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a former member of Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Blythe Township High School. True to his Lithuanian Roots, but dedicated to his adopted parish St. John the...

Diann M. Galvin, 76, of Mount Carbon, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Genesis. Born in Pottsville on November 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Schwartz) Tobin. Diann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and Circle 3 of the church. She enjoyed spending time with her grand-dog, Scruffy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Galvin. Diann is survived by her son, Dave Galvin husband of...

Dorothy (Oakill) Monaghan, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Providence Place, Pottsville. Born in Forestville, December 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Lewsock) Oakill. Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Cass Township high school and went on to pursue a nursing career after completing her education at Ashland State Hospital. As a registered nurse, she was the head of the Pediatric Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville. She had a...

Catherine Hannah Lang, 96, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Nottingham Village Nursing Home in Northumberland, PA. Born at home in Pottsville, December 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Tritschler Rhody. With the exception of the last few years at Nottingham Village and previously at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Liverpool, she lived in Pottsville all her life. Catherine graduated from Pottsville High School...

Robert Francis Lipsky, Jr., 68, of Pottsville passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1951, he was the son of Elizabeth (Reed) Lipsky and the late Robert Francis Lipsky, Sr. He was a member of Bethany Christian Fellowship E.C.C., Cressona where he served as worship leader and leadership team chairman, and a former member of St. Patricks RC Church, Pottsville. He was also a lifetime member of Yorkville Hose Co.,...