Obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

Jay W. Moyer, 76, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Danville, on November 21, 1942, he was the son of the late K. Art and June (Boughner) Moyer.

Jay was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven and a former member of Christ EC Church. He...

Jun 10, 2019

Nancy C. (Meyer) Fink, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East.

Born September 12, 1935, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Della (Gregonis) Meyer

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Howard and Ed Meyer.

Nancy is...

Jun 6, 2019

Richard J. Grace, 77, Pottsville, died Thursday June 6 at Providence Place Retirement Center, Pottsville.

Born November 4, 1941, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Gladys (Frankenstein) Grace.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.  After graduation he attended Williamsport Technical Institute.  After graduation he enlisted in...

May 28, 2019

June F. (Davis) Harris, 88, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with her granddaughter, Teresa by her side.

Born in Mt. Carbon, June 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene May (DeLong) Davis.

She was a devoted member of First United Methodist...

May 8, 2019

Margaret Lucinda (Ganly) O'Brien,90, Flushing NY, formerly of Branchdale, died Wednesday with her loving son Edward at her side.

Born February 4, 1929 in Branchdale, she was the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Lucinda Margaret (Gottschall) Ganly.

She was an avid NY Yankee's fan and a member of the Ladies' Ancient Order of...

May 7, 2019

Matthew D. Roshannon, 46, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Born March 17, 1973 in Pottsville he was the son of the late John J. Roshannon and Anne Marie (Kenney) Clark.

Matthew was raised Catholic. He loved spending time with his three pit bulls, Yves, Rhonda, and Chunk....

May 5, 2019

William J. Black, Jr., 85, Pottsville, died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born August 19, 1933, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William J. Black, Sr. and the late Josephine Louise (Hopstetter) Black.

After graduating from Minersville High School he enlisted in the United States Army.  He worked as...

May 5, 2019

Daniel G. Bowers, Sr., 76, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born January 29, 1943 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Harry Bowers, Sr and the late Alice (Connors) Bowers.

He worked as a pipe fitter.

Daniel is survived by a son Daniel Bowers,Jr., Girardville; a brother...

Mar 23, 2019

Jennie Mattern, 101, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.

She was born January 16. 1918 in Branch Township to the late Charles E. and Florence (Thomas) Mattern.

She was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville. Jennie enjoyed reading her bible, following her faith, and she enjoyed crocheting....

Mar 15, 2019

Thomas P. "Odie" O'Donnell, 67, Schuylkill Haven, died Friday morning at his home with his wife Robin by his side.

Born February 11, 1952 in Pottsville, he was the son of the Francis and Margaret (Feinauer) O'Donnell.

He was a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and a 1976 graduate of Reading Area...

Mar 2, 2019

Gretta M. Sanner,95,passed away Saturday, March 2, at the Highlands, Wyomissing.

Born Oct. 16, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Margaret (Timmins) Baney. She graduated from Minersville High School in 1941 and received a nursing degree from Hahnemann Medical College in 1945.

She was a member of Trinity...

Feb 26, 2019

Margaret H. Davidson, 86, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday morning at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Mary D on July 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Yatsko. She is survived by her son, Thomas Davidson "Smokey", Pottsville. Private interment will be held in Schuylkill Memorial Park. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Feb 24, 2019

Ellsworth U. Penson Jr., 75, Pottsville, died Sunday evening at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born August 14, 1943, in Neptune New Jersey, he was the son of the late Ellsworth U. Penson, Sr. and the late Melvine (Soden) Penson.

Ellsworth enjoyed woodworking and tending to his property.

In addition to his...

Feb 16, 2019

Richard A. Pugh, 65, of Pottsville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in Cressona.

Born February 16, 1954 in Pottsville he was the son of the late William and Mary Gottschall Pugh.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attained an associate degree from McCann School Of Business. He was...

Feb 12, 2019

Regina Pepper Reiley, 84, formerly of Lancaster, PA and Marco Island, FL passed away on February 12, 2019 at Willow Valley Communities.   Regina was born April 30, 1934 in Ashland, PA to George and Anna Pepper.

She was a proud graduate of Immaculata University.  She earned a masters in special education from Xavier University.  As an elementary...

Jan 31, 2019

Thomas E. Shollenberger, 80, formerly of Schuylkill Haven died Thursday afternoon at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.

Born June 22, 1938 in Pottsville he was the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Feeman) Shollenberger.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  He was also member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville where...

Jan 30, 2019

Patricia H. Bemiller, 84, Pottsville, died Wednesday morning at her home.

She was born October 3, 1934 in Lansdale to the late Fern and Naomi Houck.

She was a 1952 graduate of the former Eichelberger High School in Hanover PA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son...

Jan 7, 2019

Dorothy D. Steidle, 94, died Monday evening at Seton Manor.

Born in Mechanicsville September 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Minnie M. (Krause) Derr.

She was a member of St. Stephen RC Church, Port Carbon; Pottsville Senior Citizens; St. Clair Senior Citizens; and the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary.  She...

Jan 4, 2019

Donna Lea Breiner, 59, Schuylkill Haven, entered into eternal rest Friday at her home.

Born June 23, 1960, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Ilene H. (Frankenstein) Breiner.

After graduating from Pottsville High School, she entered into the Army where she worked as a finance specialist and a clerk...

Jan 3, 2019

Kathleen M. Bound, 70, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday evening at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born June 1, 1948 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and May (Schneider) Barone.

Kathleen was a 1966 graduate of Pottsville Area High School where she was head Kilt; member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic;...