Obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2020

Theresa M. (Kachmar) Schropp, 66, of Mahanoy City passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence.

Born April 20, 1954, in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Museousky) Kachmar.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area and was a sewing machine operator until retirement at the former City Shirt...

Aug 19, 2020

Allen G. Maurer, "Buddy" 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East, Pottsville. Born in Hegins Township on August 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Allen C. and Maude (Klinger) Maurer. He retired from the Pottsville Hospital where he worked for many years as a member of...

Aug 18, 2020

Jane Florence (Frankenstein) Murphy, 96, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at The Gardens at York Terrace. Born November 25, 1923 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Edden) Frankenstein. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Pottsville and was a Pottsville High School graduate. Jane was a homemaker and devoted...

Aug 17, 2020

William T. Miller, 57, Schuylkill Haven entered into rest Monday August 17 at Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation, Shenandoah.

Born July 10, 1963, in Pottsville, he was the son of Thomas E. Miller, Schuylkill Haven and the late Phyllis (Umbenhen) Miller.

William was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

In addition to his...

Aug 12, 2020

Dorothy "Dolly" Parsick, 94, Pottsville, entered Heaven on Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville.

Born May 3, 1926 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Quinn) Parsick.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  After retiring she volunteered her time at the...

Aug 11, 2020

Anna "Nancy" P. King, 87, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis., Pottsville. Born July 29, 1933, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Anna K. (Camfield) King. She was a Pottsville Catholic High School graduate and received her RN degree from Atlantic City Hospital. Later retiring in 1995 as an RN...

Aug 10, 2020

Patrick, D. Moran, 83, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, August 10, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare. Born March 9, 1937 in Palo Alto, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran. Patrick was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pottsville where he was also a trustee and...

Aug 1, 2020

J. Daniel Reiley, 88, of Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, PA and formerly of  Marco Island, FL entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born March 2, 1932 in Pottsville, PA to Francis Joseph and Ester Burns Reiley.  Dan was raised lovingly by Lorretta Hollister Reiley after his mother...