All Obituaries

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...

Donna Lea Breiner, 59, Schuylkill Haven, entered into eternal rest Friday at her home. Born June 23, 1960, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Ilene H. (Frankenstein) Breiner.  After graduating from Pottsville High School, she entered into the Army where she worked as a finance specialist and a clerk typist.  She worked at American Argo, Willow Lake, as a trimmer. Donna Lea is survived by her loving partner of 38 years, Marie C. Whitman, Schuylkill Haven;...

Kathleen M. Bound, 70, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday evening at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville. Born June 1, 1948 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and May (Schneider) Barone. Kathleen was a 1966 graduate of Pottsville Area High School where she was head Kilt; member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic; and Past President of the Catholic War Vets Post 1051. She retired from the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 where she served as the Director of...

Ban Vo, 56, Pottsville, died Tuesday morning in Pottsville. Born January 1, 1962, in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Thi Cam and his son The Vo. Schlitzer Allen Pugh 515 West Market St. Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the family.

Joan B. Costello, 74, Pottsville, died Sunday morning at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville. Born November 9, 1945 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Winter) Costello. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.  She worked at the former Good Samaritan RMC, Pottsville in the house keeping department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Mary Sue Zelinsky, 48, of Pottsville, met with her Lord Saturday evening at her home. Born August 14, 1970 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ellen (Walsh) Zelinsky.   She was a member of the Salvation Army; the Ladies' Home League; and loved spending retreat at Camp Ladore. Mary is survived by her son John J. Zelinsky, Pottsville; grandsons Parker and John J. II.  She is also survived by numerous friends who loved her as if she were family. A...

Cecilia V. (Haley) Hock, R.N., 98, of Pottsville passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, on September 2, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Jacob J. and Cecilia (Wolf) Haley. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Cecilia graduated from Sacred Heart Allentown School of Nursing, where she attained her Registered Nursing Degree. She proudly served her country during WWII, serving in the...

Andrew M. Svrcek, Jr., 48, of Wind Gap, PA was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 2 after his return of cancer. Andrew was born on October 21, 1970 in Pottsville to Andrew M. Svrcek, Sr. and Rose Ann (Winter) Svrcek.  He was graduated from Nativity BVM High School, Class of 1988.  He was also a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Andrew loved to entertain.  He always said “If you come to my show and leave your troubles and worries behind for a few...

Rosaria J. (Manzo) Visalli, 93, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at HCR ManorCare, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, September 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caterina (Tassone) Manzo. Rosaria was a member of St. Patricks Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. She was a seamstress for 50 years working at Cressona Knit. Rosaria enjoyed sewing, cooking, crafting, and bingo. She enjoyed life and loved...

Harriet “Pat” P. (Mohl) Davis, 80, of Pottsville passed away Wednesday at HCR ManorCare, Pottsville. Born in Orwigsburg on Jan. 12, 1938 to the late Gertrude Reber. She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” H. Davis, son, John H. Davis, Jr., granddaughter Natasha Vaun. Funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.