Obituaries

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...

Oct 15, 2020

George R. Peters, 39, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on January 23, 1981, he was the son of Barbara (Stiltner) Peters. George attended services with his mother at Faith Assembly of God, Cressona. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed karaoke and was known for his selfless nature and...

Oct 6, 2020

Patricia A. Barro Dobilas Boran, 79 of Pottsville passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born October 2, 1941 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adele Butcavage Dobilas. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Schuylkill County Quilters Guild, and volunteered at the Pottsville...

Oct 3, 2020

Dr. Carl Richard Bemiller, CAPT, US Navy (Ret) passed away Saturday at his residence in Pottsville. He was 88 years old. Born February 22, 1932 in Silver Run, MD, he was the son of Carl Timothy and Sarah (Yealy) Bemiller. He graduated from Eichelberger High School in Hanover, and then from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster with a...

Sep 17, 2020

Earl M. "Tut" Shoener, 92 of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born February 16, 1928 in Valley Furnace, he virtually spent his entire life in Pottsville.  He was the son of the late Samuel and Alice (Wolfe) Shoener. The last two years Earl lived with his God daughter, Michele, her...

Sep 7, 2020

Daniel J. Biscoe, 57, of New Philadelphia passed away, Monday September 7, 2020.

Born in New Philadelphia on August 31, 1963, he was the son of the late John and Sylvia (Jackstis) Biscoe.

Daniel was a retired IUOE Local 542 member.

He is survived by his wife, Nora A. (Federico) Biscoe, three daughters,...

Sep 6, 2020

Shirley Ann (Hollenbush) Flannery, 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday evening at her residence. Born on September 8, 1936 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Eisenhart) Hollenbush. Shirley was a lifelong member at First Baptist Church, Pottsville. She enjoyed shopping, crafts, puzzles, and loved to read. Shirley and her husband, Martin were owners...