All Obituaries

“Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce” Many hearts were broken Friday December 6, as Lorrie Christine Cunningham Botella, 42, and her beloved companion Thor left this world due to the injuries they suffered as a result of a fire at her home in Pottsville. Lorrie was born and raised in Pottsville.  Her sparkle began on December 15, 1976 when she was born to James and Katherine Tray Cunningham, Pottsville.  From that day forward she would forever be her Daddy’s...

Doris A. Purcell, 90, Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East. Born September 1, 1929 in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Battersby) McGugart. She was a member of St. Patrick’s RC Church, Pottsville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters and a son in law Gary Hemerly. Doris is survived by her husband George Purcell, Jr., Pottsville; son George husband of Alice, Pottsville; daughter Elizabeth Hemerly,...

William Henry Evans III “Hen”, 53, formerly of Pottsville, passed away November 27, 2019 at his residence. Born in Reading, November 23, 1966, he was the son of the late William H. Evans Jr. and Judy Steffanic of Pottsville. William was a Pottsville High School graduate. He recently retired from Lehigh Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group and was the past Union President of the United Steelworkers Local Union 54. He enjoyed watching his football team, Steelers, playing softball,...

Phillip D. Moffler, 65, Pottsville, died October 25 at his residence.   He was born September 10, 1954.   Phillip proudly served in the United States AirForce from September 8, 1972 until being Honorably discharged on June 27, 1976. He is preceded by his parents and his wife Maureen. He is survived by a daughter Jasmine Jenkins, Chesapeake MD and her children. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on the grounds of Indiantown...

Cecelia T. Whelski, 75, Pottsville died Tuesday evening at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born March 28, 1944 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine G. (Leonard) Whelski. Cecelia was active in volunteering her time.  She would often be seen at the St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen, St. John’s Fish Dinners, or one of the many activities at the First Baptist Church.  Even though she was a member of St. John the Baptist...

Beatrice Doyle, 98, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville. Born April 30, 1921 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Doyle. She worked as a CPA focusing on auditing.  Beatrice was the last member of her immediate family.  She was being cared for by her godson and guardian Jamie Boran. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville PA 17901 has been entrusted with arrangements. Interment will be...

John F. Moran, 76, Pottsville, died Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare. Born September 25, 1943 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran. John was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pottsville where he was a trustee and head usher for many years. He was a 1962 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...

Sue L. Klem, 76, Pottsville, died Monday afternoon at her residence with her husband Joseph by her side. Born March 16, 1943, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Klem. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  She was employed as an accountant at the former Miner’s Bank, Pottsville. Sue is survived by her husband Joseph Moore, MarLin. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Monday September 30 at St. John...

Carol (Bradbury) Leffler, 85, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. She was born August 28, 1934, in Tremont, she was the daughter of the late George and Jenny (Phillips) Bradbury. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was a bank teller at the former Meridian Bank and customer service and Alstons Hallmark Card Store Carol was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. She enjoyed family vacations to...

Lois F. “Loie” Walsh, 91, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East Norwegian, Pottsville, after a brief illness.  Born in Pottsville March 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arthur “Scoop” and Margaret “Peg” Lesher Felsburg. She was a 1944 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  She was married to John B. “Jack” Walsh who preceded her in death in 2008. Loie lived in Tampa, Florida for 46 years working...