Obituaries

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...

Nov 29, 2020

Marilyn Goetz Doyle, 94, Resident of Pottsville her entire life and the past two years at Providence Place, Pottsville, passed Sunday, November 29th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Tom in 1998. The first born daughter of Fred Goetz and Ann Oberle Goetz, both deceased. She had five siblings: Those deceased, Jim of Florida.;Martina Goetz...

Nov 20, 2020

Thomas Carragher Jr. Born January 5, 1948. Passed away Friday at Leigh Valley hospital Friday afternoon at age 72.

He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Carragher Sr. Brother to Jim , Danny, Kathy, Gerri and Alberta.

He was the beloved husband to Marie (Stepler) Carragher for 42 yrs. Amazing and loving...

Nov 9, 2020

Thomas E. Miller, 81, Schuylkill Haven, entered into eternal rest Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born January 19, 1939 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence (Wetzel) Miller.

He was a member of the West End Hose Company, Pottsville.  Nothing brought more joy to Thomas' life than...

Nov 1, 2020

Jean M. (Meiswinkle) (Robitaille) Hill, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Pottsville.

She was a life-long resident of Pottsville, born on June 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Albert F. Sr. and Marie A. (Derr) Meiswinkel.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School, and worked as a...

Oct 20, 2020

Miguel Ulises Ortiz, 63, of Schuylkill Haven died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East.

Born August 29, 1957 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Dagoberto and Bessie (Murphy) Ortiz.

Miguel was retired from the Pottsville Area School District where had been employed as a custodial supervisor.  He was also employed by...

Oct 18, 2020

Charles Kapp, 65, of Pottsville passed away Sunday evening at his residence.

He was born on September 10, 1955.

Charlie worked for Miller's Reconditioning Shop, Pottsville. He enjoyed working and detailing cars.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. (Boris) Kapp, step-sons, Keith Brobst and Michael Brobst Jr., brother, George Kapusnick, and...