All Obituaries

David H. Meyers, Sr., of Harrisburg passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Frey Village, Middletown. Born in Pottsville, on February 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Jacob and Josephine (Davis) Meyers. He enjoyed music and old movies. His biggest enjoyment in life was being a father, grandfather, and friend. David was a 1965 Pottsville Area High School graduate. He was employed by the Department of Revenue in the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. In addition to his parents, he was...

Dr. John “Jack” Tice Dolbin, Jr., 70, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born October 12, 1948 in Pottsville, Jack was the son of the late John Tice Dolbin, Sr. and the late Lois Schlottman Dolbin. Jack had a deep faith in God and love for Jesus Christ. As a child growing up in Pottsville he attended Trinity Lutheran Church; while residing in Denver CO he attended South Sheridan Baptist Church; after moving back to his hometown...

Carla M. Kayal, 57, found peace Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center - East, Pottsville after her courageous battle with cancer. Born April 26, 1962, in Dayton OH, she was the daughter of the late Leonard E. and Wanda Haley.     She worked in the healthcare industry.  She found great joy spending time with her sons Justin and Asa and her granddaughter Mikaela. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband the late Michael...

Edward J. "Duke" Young, 75, Seltzer, died Wednesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospice , Allentown. Born March 3, 1944 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Ella (Gombola) Young. Duke was a member of the Seltzer Hose Co. and the Seltzer Gun Club.  He was also an avid golfer.  He was a roller operator retiring from Tropp Contracting and the Highway Department of PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Shappell. He is...

Mary L. (Lesher) Harris, 77, of Pottsville passed away Wednesday at ManorCare, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, on October 20, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Luther Lee and Sarah Marion (Hewes) Lesher. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and was an active member in the Pottsville Senior Citizen Center. She enjoyed going on bus trips to Atlantic City and loved walking in downtown Pottsville, especially for her daily cup of coffee at Roma. She loved family...

Jay W. Moyer, 76, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his residence. Born in Danville, on November 21, 1942, he was the son of the late K. Art and June (Boughner) Moyer. Jay was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven and a former member of Christ EC Church. He was a trustee for 20 years & Sunday School Treasurer for 15 years. Member of Operating Engineers Union for 35 years, 34 of which he worked at Empire Wrecking in Reading and a former member of...

Nancy C. (Meyer) Fink, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East. Born September 12, 1935, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Della (Gregonis) Meyer In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Howard and Ed Meyer. Nancy is survived by a son Jerry Fink husband of Karen; daughters Suzan Fink; Carole Davis wife of Rodney; Natalie Bachman wife of Jerry; and Beth Montgomery wife of Kevin. She is also...

  Richard J. Grace, 77, Pottsville, died Thursday June 6 at Providence Place Retirement Center, Pottsville. Born November 4, 1941, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Gladys (Frankenstein) Grace. He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.  After graduation he attended Williamsport Technical Institute.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam Era. Prior to retiring from Allied Signal Corp. (Honeywell), he...

June F. (Davis) Harris, 88, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with her granddaughter, Teresa by her side. Born in Mt. Carbon, June 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene May (DeLong) Davis. She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. She worked in the garment industry for several years and the Pottsville Republican in the circulation department. She loved to write poetry, knitting,...

Margaret Lucinda (Ganly) O'Brien,90, Flushing NY, formerly of Branchdale, died Wednesday with her loving son Edward at her side.   Born February 4, 1929 in Branchdale, she was the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Lucinda Margaret (Gottschall) Ganly. She was an avid NY Yankee's fan and a member of the Ladies' Ancient Order of Hibernians.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. O'Brien, Sr. and a daughter Ginny...