Obituaries
William J. Black, Jr.
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...
Daniel G. Bowers, Sr.
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...
Jennie Mattern
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....
Thomas P. O'Donnell
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...
Gretta Sanner
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...
Margaret H Davison
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...
Ellsworth U. Penson, Jr.
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...
Richard A Pugh
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...
Regina (Pepper) Reiley
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...
Thomas E. Shollenberger
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...
Patricia H. (Houck) Bemiller
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...
Dorothy D. (Derr) Steidle
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...
Donna Lea Breiner
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...
Kathleen M. (Barone) Bound
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;...
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.
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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...
