Obituaries

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...

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...