Obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

Daryl P. Killian, 81, of Llewellyn, died Friday morning at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.

Born June 1, 1936, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred (Shollenberger) Artz.

Daryl was a graduate of Minersville High School and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.  She was also a member...

Feb 1, 2018

Frederick J. Montag, 68, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Orwigsburg Center where he was a guest.

He was born in Pottsville on March 26, 1949 to the late Frederick W. "Flash" and Rita Catherine (Ash) Montag. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville.

Fred was a...

Jan 30, 2018

Charlene D. (Schroeder) Miller, 58, Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

She was born in Pottsville, June 5, 1959, to the late Lloyd R. and Geraldine R. (Ingalzo) Schroeder. She was member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Pottsville.

Charlene is survived by her loving husband Robert 'Bob'...

Jan 28, 2018

Albert W. Clocker, 93, of Pottsville, died peacefully Sunday at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing and Rehabilitation, Schuylkill Haven, with the loving 4A Staff by his side.

Bud was born January 16, 1925, in Palo Alto.  He was the son of the late Albert E. and Alice Mae Mellinger Clocker.

He worked as a concrete mason...

Jan 27, 2018

Thelma A. (Lowthert) Salle, 95, of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born to the late Clarence L. and Anna (Reigle) Lowthert on November 19, 1922, she was a lifelong resident of Pottsville.

Thelma graduated from Pottsville High School in 1940. She was a member of First United Methodist...

Jan 24, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Kemmerling, 73, Pine Grove, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 10, 1944, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Gilda (Monti) Matz, Pottsville and the daughter of the late Michael Matz.

She was a 1962 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and...

Jan 15, 2018

Charles L. Sterner, 88, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born April 11, 1929, in New Ringgold, he was a son of the late Levi and Ida Bachert Sterner. Charlie proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Christ Church Mckeansburg, New...

Jan 11, 2018

Joy (Schultz) Tomaino, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

She was born July 29, 1924, in Pottsville, to the late Guy Hunter and Edna (Grebe) Schultz.

Joy was a member of First United Methodist. She was a part of the United Methodist Women's Group.

After graduating...

Jan 6, 2018

Kathleen D. Somers, 88, formerly of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning at Seton Manor.

Born December 2, 1929, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Penberth) Somers.

She was a Graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

In...

Dec 24, 2017

Peter P. "Polka Pete" Calabrese, 90, a resident of Manor Care Health Services Pottsville, died Sunday morning at the Manor.

Born in Silver Creek February 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Rose (Notaro) Calabrese.

He was a graduate of the former Blythe Township High School where he played various sports. ...

Dec 19, 2017

Lucille Spotts, 73, of Pottsville, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

Born in Pottsville on June 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Margaret (Reilly) Wachter.

She was a 1962 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Lucille spent many years working at the Pottsville Hospital maternity...

Dec 15, 2017

Marguerite E. Adamick, 92, passed away quietly Friday, December 15, 2017 at Seton Manor Nursing Facility, Orwigsburg.

Born September 2, 1925 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Stella (Cantwell) Smith.

She attended Pottsville High School and Eastern High School in Washington, DC. The build up to World War II she...

Nov 30, 2017

Harold P. Knoll, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in Pottsville, April 30, 1931, he was a son of the late Claude and Helen A. Schneider Knoll. After graduating from Pottsville High School, he proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. Harold retired from United Metal Receptacle Corp. He...

Nov 29, 2017

Carl N. "Mickey" Stein, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Born in Pottsville, December 27, 1923, he was the son of the late Norman and Verna (Kline) Stein.

Carl proudly served his country, serving in the Navy for three years as a gunner in the Navy armed guard during...

Nov 28, 2017

Edward F. Misstishin, 87, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday evening at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in Mount Laffee, March 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Michael and Loretta (Doolin) Misstishin.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict....

Nov 26, 2017

Raymond D. Heim Sr., 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 26, 2017.

He was born April 8, 1935 in Melmont, PA, to the late Franklin and Mary (Smith) Heim.

Raymond proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. Raymond was a graduate of the former...

Nov 23, 2017

Joseph "Sonny" Marcovitch, Jr., 79, of Pottsville, died Thursday at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Forestville, February 19, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Marcovitch.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Robert Marcovitch.

He was a graduate of...

Nov 7, 2017

William F. Spleen, 73, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday evening at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, June 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Stephen F. and Mary K. Flannery Spleen.

William was a graduate from Pottsville High School. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy during...

Nov 2, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Brennan, 81, of Pottsville passed away Thursday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Ashville, PA on April 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Modestus and Helen Sherry Weakland.

Betty was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was an officer for the Pottsville Catholic War...

Oct 7, 2017

John R. Boniscavage, 82, of Girardville, passed away Saturday evening surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born in Girardville on February 24, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Anna Boniscavage. John was a graduate of Girardville High School. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Church of Girardville. John proudly served...