Obituaries

Sep 5, 2021

Eileen E. Kosta, 86, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Sunday September 5th at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born June 21, 1935 in New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gavula) Greene.

Eileen was a Graduate of Bryant High School, NY; member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville; and a member...

Aug 21, 2021

Margaret "Marlene" (George) Kriner, 85, of Norwegian Twp., passed away Saturday, August 21, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Minersville on May 13, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Clara (McClure) George.

Marlene was a 1954 graduate of Minersville Area High School where she had a permanent...

Aug 18, 2021

Apryl L. Lesher-Wallace, 54, St. Clair, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at her home with her family by her side.

Born June 1, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Castiglione and the late Mary L. Lesher Harris.

Apryl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.  She worked as a CNA ...

Aug 16, 2021

Our Heavenly Father called Heather Lewis peacefully home on August 16, 2021.

Heather was born in Pottsville on July 4, 1973, to Robert and Dana (Ward) Lewis. She followed her dreams and resided in Florida for the past decade.

A graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Heather earned her RN from The Reading Hospital School...

Aug 13, 2021

Jean M. Seltzer, 92, of Pottsville entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born June 7, 1929 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Frew and the late Frances (Brehony) Cassidy.

Growing up in the small borough of Mt. Carbon, she attended the former St. Francis DeSales Roman...

Jul 30, 2021

Rachel Kline, 93, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, July 30 at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest.

Born February 26, 1928 in Bethel, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Simona Hernandez.

She worked at the former Goldie's Towne Shoppe which was located in downtown Pottsville.  She was a member of the Salvation Army,...

Jul 29, 2021

Betty Ann Beach, 69, Mechanicsville, died peacefully Thursday morning at the home of her son in Pottsville.

Born August 27, 1951, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Reedy) Hardy.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  She worked as a CNA at Schuylkill Center before retiring.

Jul 19, 2021

Larry J. Malick, 67, Tremont, died unexpectedly Monday at his residence.

Born November 12, 1953 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Franklin L. and Marian A. (Yanosh) Malick.

Larry is survived by a sister Mildred "Teddy" Knoll, North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately on...

Jul 15, 2021

Elizabeth W. Raring, age 84, of Bethlehem entered into eternal rest on July 15th, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.  She was surrounded lovingly by her adoring family at the time of her passing.

Born in 1936 in the small town of Branchdale, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew M. and Elizabeth L. (Mucha) Walcott....

Jun 30, 2021

Margaret S. "Ruby" (Ryan) Hood, 83, of Pottsville, passed away on the morning of June 30th at Pottsville Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born on April 30, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Dorothy M. (Davenport) Ryan.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pottsville and West End...

Jun 5, 2021

Joseph Chimahosky, 65, Ashland entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 5 at Lehigh Valley East, Pottsville.

Born September 13, 1955 in Pottsville, he was the son of Veronica (Kolochock) Chimahosky, Pottsville and the late Joseph C. Chimahosky.

He was a graduate of Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree.

In addition...

May 31, 2021

On Monday May 31, John Alfred Rich Jr. went home to be with the Lord.  John passed after succumbing to injuries sustained while riding his bicycle.  Everyone who knew John loved him.  John was a most loving son and the primary care giver for his mother.

He leaves behind his dear mother Lena Rich, a brother Ed...

May 24, 2021

Herman L. Yoh, III, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, at his home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Vickie (Zimmerman) O'Brien, Reading.

Herman was 1993 graduate of Shippensburg High School.  He loved watching football and cheering on his favorite team, the Washington Redskins.  Herman also enjoyed fishing and playing video...

May 6, 2021

Bradley R. Klare, 33, Pottsville, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 6 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Born September 8, 1987, in Pottsville he was the son of the late James and Patricia Klare Sborz.

Brad was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and the former McCann School of Business where graduated with...

Apr 29, 2021

Roger L. Berkheiser, II, 62, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home.

Born in Pottsville on January 4, 1959, he was a son of the late Roger L. Berkheiser, I and the late Shirley Mae (Mohl) Berkheiser.

Roger was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1976. He...

Apr 22, 2021

Ethel M. (Mooney) Black, 85, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born July 26, 1935 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jean (McGrath) Mooney.

She was a 1954 graduate of the former Tower City High School and was of the Protestant faith.

Ethel...

Mar 16, 2021

Lyola R. "Nana" (Waltersdorf) Wagner, 101, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, March 16, at her home in Ashland surrounded by her loving family and pets. Born June 30, 1919, in St. Clair, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Pauline (Penk) Waltersdorf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William...

Mar 16, 2021

Mildred M. Mengel, 78, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening March 16, 2021, at her residence.

Born July 29, 1942, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Catherine (Williams) Maroukis.

She was a Graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic.  She enjoyed playing bingo...

Mar 12, 2021

Thelma M. Crepack, 87, formerly of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family Friday morning at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont.

Born September 7, 1933 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Anna M. (Lyston) Xedeas.

Thelma was a 1951 graduate of Pottsville High School and she was a lifelong member...

Mar 10, 2021

Julia H. Pitrowski, 90, Minersville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born June 18, 1930 in Newark NJ, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Zinkiewcz) Nowick.

Julia was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.  She was a member of St. Patrick...