All Obituaries

Ann J. Glauda, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. Born in Pottsville, January 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Clause. She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School and a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was also a chef & baker Ann was a co-owner of Glauda's Amusements. She loved going to Atlantic City and the Washington Red Skins. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in...

Jane L. (Brown) Toth, 66, of Pottsville died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. Born September 6, 1951, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Lamar R. and Ruth (Lord) Brown. Jane was a Blue Mountain High School graduate and attended McCann School of Business. She was a member Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. Prior to retirement she was employed by Giant Foods Stores for 10 years. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M....

James G. “Jimmy Mac” McMurtrie, 60, Pottsville, died Thursday evening at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.  Born April 22, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jule (Purcell) McMurtrie. He was a member of St. Patrick RC Church, Pottsville and a 1979 Graduate of the Intermediate Unit 29. Jimmy Mac enjoyed traveling, collecting sports cards, dining out, and attending local events.  He loved all sports however he loved his beloved...

Robert C. Caluori, 83, Pottsville, died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East. Born June 1, 1935, in Brooklyn New York, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Loretta (Paravano) Caluori.  He was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church.   While residing in New York, he was employed by the city of New York and the Department of Highways. Robert is survived by his daughter Joann Matina, Pottsville and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held...

Russell M. Bradford, 77, Pottsville, died Saturday morning at his home with his family by his side.    Born September 11, 1940 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Russell M. and Mary (Goddard) Bradford.   Russell proudly served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1962.  He retired from Boscov’s Department store where he worked as a theft prevention engineer.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Bradford;...

Girda M. “Gilda” Matz, 96, Pottsville, passed away Monday at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born in Pottsville, June 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Julia (Piccioni) Monti. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.  She worked as a seamstress at the former Colonial Blouse Factory. In addition to her...

Dorothy M. (Neiman) Wesnoski, 43, Muir, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. Born May 19, 1975, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Christina “Tina” (Bopp) Barry and the late Floyd Neiman. She was employed as a CNA at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation, Tremont. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her step father, the late Allen Barry. Dorothy is survived by her husband Steve Wesnoski, to whom she would have been married 9 years on...

Evelyn J. Cooper, 91, formerly of Port Carbon entered into eternal rest Sunday with her family by her side at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on October 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Francis H. and Clara M. (Sinton) Smith. She was a 1944 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  She was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Carbon. Evelyn married Kenneth Cooper in 1949 and the two resided in Port Carbon until his passing...

Ann K. Lenick, 55, of Womelsdorf passed away June 25.  Born February 19, 1963, in Palm Springs FL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Barnes) Lenick. Ann was a faithful member of St. Francis DeSales Roman Catholic Church, Robesonia.  She was active in many Church activities including the choir.  She loved to travel and she was devoted to her friends. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a graduate of Penn State University. She was...

Rita T. (Yetman) Davis, 80, of Pottsville passed away Sunday morning at the Meadows- York Terrace. Born August 13, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rita (Nash) Yetman. She attained her Bachelor degree in Nursing from Bloomsburg University State College. Rita was an active member at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and the Nurses’ Guild. She was a school nurse for several years at St. Clair High School and later retired from...