Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2021

David Scott Reichert, 67, of Pottsville passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Lehigh High Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Born in Pottsville on March 23, 1953, he was the son of the late Lamar C. and Dorothy Malinda (Coleman) Reichert. He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School (1971) and Penn State University (1975) with high distinction. Before...

Feb 16, 2021

Brian C. Irslinger, 83, of Pottsville, beloved brother, uncle, friend, and Scout entered eternal life passing peacefully in his sleep on February 16, 2021. Born on July 2, 1937, Jamaica, NY, he was the son of the late Otto Joseph and Dorothy Rose (Boylan) Irslinger. He was a member of Incarnation RC Church, Queens Village, NY, St. Mary RC...

Feb 16, 2021

Frances H. Taylor, 90, of Port Carbon passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her residence. Born February 5, 1931 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Hazel M. (Bohler) Ulmer. Frances was a 1949 Pottsville Area High School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and recently attended Bethany Christian Fellowship...

Jan 27, 2021

Felice Marie Meiswinkle, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday January 27, 2021, in Millville, New Jersey.   She was born to Sidonie (Linnert) and Hubert Nowak on March 2, 1929 in Beuthan, Germany.  During World War II, she met and fell in love with Robert C. Meiswinkle, an American service man.  In 1948, Robert arranged, through the...

Jan 22, 2021

John "Jack" H. Davis, 80, passed away Friday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Born in Pottsville on September 7, 1940, he was a son of the late Harold F. and Rita (Yeastedt) Davis. He was a 1959 class graduate from Nativity BVM. Jack proudly served his county, serving in the United States Army. He was a life...

Jan 20, 2021

Marie Flynn, age 89 years, of Pottsville, died of natural causes Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021 in her home in Pottsville, PA. Born April 14, 1931, in Gary Indiana, she was the daughter of Louis Sammy of Bitola, Macedonia and Irene Theodoroff Sammy of Pleven, Bulgaria. For many years, Marie taught music to middle school students in Pottsville. After...

Jan 18, 2021

Helen C. Hufnagle, 92, formerly of Pottsville, died Monday evening at The Jewish Home, Harrisburg. Born July 3, 1928 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Caroline (Hochgertel) Smith. Helen was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Pottsville and the Catholic Women's Union. She was also a 1946 graduate of Pottsville High...

Jan 7, 2021

Robert W. Heinbach, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on July 20, 1947, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William and Lillian Montag Heinbach. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War as a Specialist, 4th class. He was...

Dec 31, 2020

Dorothy Mae (Kantner) Heiser, 89, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the arms of her loving family at Leigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, Thursday December 31, 2020.

She was born Monday August 24, 1931 in Pottsville to the late Lester and Elva (Hamilton) Kantner.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School class of...

Dec 21, 2020

Debra Ann Neiswender, 55, of St. Clair, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2020 at Lehigh Valley East.

Born to Bernard and Sara Ney of Pottsville Pennsylvania, she graduated from Blue Mountain High School's class of 83'.  Employed by Bayada Health, she was a home health care worker for many years.

Above all, Debra loved...

Dec 19, 2020

Lois R. (Shollenberger) Kantner, 86, Schuylkill Haven, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 19 at Lehigh Valley- East.

Born on February 14, 1934 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Feeman) Shollenberger.

Lois was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville where she was a Deacon, Trustee, and...

Dec 7, 2020

Shirley M. (Geist) Miller, 83, of Pottsville went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born January 17, 1937 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Avril Geist.

Shirley was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven where she was their faithful piano player...

Nov 30, 2020

Gloria Ann Borinsky, 75, died unexpectedly Monday November 30, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born July 24, 1945 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Mildred E. (Schneck) Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Vincent J. Borinsky.

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Nov 30, 2020

Claire E. Cope, 87, Meadville PA, formerly of Pottsville, died Monday evening at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville. Born March 2, 1933 in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Clare E and Elizabeth (Caton) Speidel. After graduating from the former Frackville High School, Claire attended Albright College and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor's Degree in...