Obituaries
Ban Vo
Dec 24, 2018
Ban Vo, 56, Pottsville, died Tuesday morning in Pottsville.
Born January 1, 1962, in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife Thi Cam and his son The Vo.
Schlitzer Allen Pugh 515 West Market St. Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the family.
Joan B. Costello
Dec 23, 2018
Joan B. Costello, 74, Pottsville, died Sunday morning at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville.
Born November 9, 1945 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Winter) Costello.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a graduate of Nativity BVM High School. She worked at...
Mary Sue Zelinsky
Dec 22, 2018
Mary Sue Zelinsky, 48, of Pottsville, met with her Lord Saturday evening at her home.
Born August 14, 1970 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ellen (Walsh) Zelinsky.
She was a member of the Salvation Army; the Ladies' Home League; and loved spending retreat at Camp Ladore.
...
Cecilia V (Haley) Hock
Dec 14, 2018
Cecilia V. (Haley) Hock, R.N., 98, of Pottsville passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, on September 2, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Jacob J. and Cecilia (Wolf) Haley.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
...
Andrew M Svrcek, Jr.
Dec 2, 2018
Andrew M. Svrcek, Jr., 48, of Wind Gap, PA was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 2 after his return of cancer.
Andrew was born on October 21, 1970 in Pottsville to Andrew M. Svrcek, Sr. and Rose Ann (Winter) Svrcek.
He was graduated from Nativity BVM High School, Class of...
Harriet Davis
Nov 21, 2018
Harriet "Pat" P. (Mohl) Davis, 80, of Pottsville passed away Wednesday at HCR ManorCare, Pottsville.
Born in Orwigsburg on Jan. 12, 1938 to the late Gertrude Reber.
She is survived by her husband, John "Jack" H. Davis, son, John H. Davis, Jr., granddaughter Natasha Vaun.
Funeral service will be private and at the...
Rosaria J Visalli
Nov 21, 2018
Rosaria J. (Manzo) Visalli, 93, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at HCR ManorCare, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, September 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caterina (Tassone) Manzo.
Rosaria was a member of St. Patricks Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
...
A. Joyce (Merritt) Crosland
Nov 15, 2018
A. Joyce (Merritt) Crosland, 81, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully, on November 15, 2018, at Tremont Health and Rehab Center.
Born in Newburgh, NY, April 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Merrit and Ruth (Hughes) Kapshock.
Joyce volunteered at the Good Sam Hospital for several years. She enjoyed painting and...
Bethany Lynn (Handwerk) Petrich
Nov 12, 2018
Bethany Lynn (Handwerk) Petrich, 35, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 12, 2018.
Born in Palmerton, PA on November 22, 1982, she was the daughter of Don and Gail (Loch) Handwerk.
Bethany was a graduate from Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing, Pottsville earning her RN Degree. She later attained her BSN from Walden...
Janice M. (Boris) Downey
Nov 9, 2018
Janice M. Downey, 87, Pottsville, died Friday morning at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare.
Born October 9, 1931, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida E. (Bedford) Boris.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and Reading School of Nursing. Upon graduating from nursing school, Janice continued her career...
John C. Bryden
Nov 7, 2018
John C. Bryden, Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
He was the first of three children born to John and Elizabeth (Glasmire) Bryden in the borough of Mechanicsville.
John enjoyed many years as the owner of Forget Me Not Florist in Pottsville. He was part of the Achitectural Review Board in saving...
Isabella Irene (Snyder) Corcoran
Nov 7, 2018
Isabella Irene (Snyder) Corcoran, 93, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully, on November 7, 2018, at The Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.
Born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County, on February 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. Sr. and Dillie Savilla (Herring) Snyder.
Isabella attended Schwartz Elementary School and is...
Phillip James Gibble
Oct 20, 2018
Phillip "Flip" James Gibble, 49, formerly of Pottsville passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Oberlin, PA.
Born June 21, 1969 in Pottsville, he was the son of Susan (Hock) Chesonis.
He was a graduate of Pottsville High School. Flip was a talented artist with drawings and tattoos. You can find his artwork throughout Schuylkill...
Daniel E Deibler
Oct 19, 2018
Daniel E. Deibler, 75, of Pottsville passed away Friday at his residence.
Born November 10, 1942, to the late Karl W. and Ruth H. Deibler.
He is survived by two brothers, Dean & Karl W. Jr Deibler.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral...
Kevin M. Starr
Oct 17, 2018
Kevin M. Starr, 54, Morea died Wednesday at his residence.
Born January 4, 1964, in Pottsville he was the son of the late John D. and Janet (Harron) Starr.
Kevin was a 1981 Graduate of Blue Mountain High School and a graduate of Hazleton Electrical School. While in High School he was a State Champion...
Gerald J Fey
Oct 7, 2018
Gerald J. Fey, 92, of Columbia passed away Sunday evening at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Pottsville, August 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Raymond and LuLa
(Lunckenbill) Fey.
He was a Pottsville High School graduate, class of 1943.
Gerald proudly served his country during...
Anthony C. Gustis
Sep 30, 2018
Anthony C. Gustis, 62, Pottsville, passed away Sunday at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, February 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Petrosky) Gustis.
He was a graduate from Penn State University obtaining a Bachelor of Sociology. Anthony worked for Hexcel Corporation, St. Clair for several years.
He...
James G. Mcmurtrie
Aug 16, 2018
James G. "Jimmy Mac" McMurtrie, 60, Pottsville, died Thursday evening at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.
Born April 22, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jule (Purcell) McMurtrie.
He was a member of St. Patrick RC Church, Pottsville and a 1979 Graduate of the Intermediate Unit...
Ann J Glauda
Aug 14, 2018
Ann J. Glauda, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest.
Born in Pottsville, January 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Clause.
She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was also a chef...
Jane L (Brown) Toth
Aug 9, 2018
Jane L. (Brown) Toth, 66, of Pottsville died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest.
Born September 6, 1951, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Lamar R. and Ruth (Lord) Brown.
Jane was a Blue Mountain High School graduate and attended McCann School of Business. She was a member Trinity Lutheran Church,...
