Obituaries

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...

Jul 29, 2020

Edna G. Brower, 85, Myerstown formerly of Pottsville entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Pottsville June 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Art" H. and Kathryn (Conrad) Brower.

She was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville High School.  She was a member...

Jul 29, 2020

Joseph J. "Jim" Lowthert, 81, of Minersville passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 15, 1939 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William H. and Berth (Frantz) Lowthert. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Jim retired from the Pennsylvania State Police after 26...

Jul 21, 2020

Melissa A. "Missy" Zuppert, 45, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Born February 9, 1975 in Ashland, she was the daughter of Edward and JoAnn (Kolenick) Zuppert. She was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair where she participated as a lecture. She was a 1994 Graduate of...

Jul 12, 2020

Judith A. Rile, 63, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday July 12 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born September 5, 1956 in Wernersville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Sara Louise (Rehman) Rile.

Judith was the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Professor at Penn State Berks.  She also served...

Jul 12, 2020

Lynn J. (Merchant) Pielacha, 74, of Minersville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her residence. Born January 7, 1946, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Joyce (Brennan) Merchant. She attended Holy Family Church, Minersville, and was a member of the former St Vincent De Paul Parish. Lynn loved cats, reading, gardening, and...

Jun 12, 2020

Francis "Vic" J. Vukmanovich, 87, of Pine Grove, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Tremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born February 10, 1933 in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Anton and Helena (Weidman) Vukmanovich.

He was a member of the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville.

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Jun 11, 2020

Catherine Oliver Baker, 69, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at her residence. Born on February 13, 1951 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emily Oliver. She was raised in the Catholic Faith. Catherine loved animals and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She is survived by her stepson Donald Baker, Jr., former husband, Donald Baker...

Jun 1, 2020

Jeanette Schwartz, 79, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday evening after her courageous battle with Covid-19.

Born July 2, 1940 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Ganunis.

She was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville.  In her day she was a hard worker having worked at...

May 27, 2020

Barbara Ann Dalvet passed over into God's hands at the seasoned age of 94 on May 27, 2020 at Providence Place, Pine Grove.

Born on June 24, 1925 in Pine Grove, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Prudence (Workman) Angst.

The home she was born in is located directly in front of...

May 21, 2020

Edward J. Schoener, 64, Pottsville, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday evening May 21 at St. Luke's University Hospital- Bethlehem Campus.

Born December 16, 1955 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Carl and Margaret Schoener.

Ed retired from Koch's Turkey Farm, Lewistown Valley, where he worked as a truck driver.

He...

May 8, 2020

William T. Moran, 79, of Pottsville, died Friday May 8 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East Norwegian Campus.

He was born in Heckscherville, Schuylkill County, on December 23, 1940 and was the son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret V. (Grace) Moran who owned and operated the Washington Hotel in Minersville.

Bill served in the...

Apr 25, 2020

James M. Goodman, 34, St. Clair, was suddenly taken too soon Saturday at his residence.

Born November 29. 1985 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Bruce Goodman.

He was a 2004 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was employed by Walmart Distribution Center where he worked as a fork lift operator. ...