Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Joyce A. Gavaletz, 83, a resident of Pottsville, passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025.

Joyce was born in Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA on June 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Walter Smith and Helen Snyder.

She worked locally as a waitress for the former Pottsville Club for 22 years, then went on...

Jul 25, 2025

Isaac M. "Sonny" Pena, 66, a resident of Pottsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at Geisinger Danville.

Sonny was born in Pottsville, on April 21,1959, he was the son of the late Manuel and Josephine (DePedro) Pena.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Lincoln Tech for electronics. He was of the Catholic faith. Sonny served...

Jul 6, 2025

Thomas (Tom) A. McPhillips, Jr., 55, of Pottsville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born in Harrisburg, PA, on October 23, 1969. He was the son of the late Thomas A. McPhillips, Sr., and Georgene R. McPhillips. Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Janeyl (Wiley) McPhillips; two children: son Quinn McPhillips...

Jul 3, 2025

Marie Jane Blacker, 74, of  Pottsville, passed away on July 3, 2025 at Rosewood Rehab & Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven Marie was born in Pottsville, PA on May 28th, 1951, she was the daughter of Arlin and Elsia (Smith) Neiswender.

Marie enjoyed painting and was a wonderful homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jun 25, 2025

Jeffrey William Tarman, 59, of Pottsville, passed away on June 25th, 2025.

He was born on June 3rd, 1966, to Elizabeth Jane Lohr and the late William Tarman. Growing up, he kept them busy with his mischievous nature and curiosity for life.

Riding bikes around with neighborhood friends or getting a warning for retrieving long-lost...

Jun 2, 2025

James J. Mengel, 58, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2nd, 2025.

James was born in Pottsville, the son of the late Mildred (Maroukis) Mengel and Carl Mengel of Pottsville.  He attended Pottsville High School, and was last employed by the Pottsville Area School District in the maintenance department of the high school. ...

May 20, 2025

John R. "Jack" Fredericks, 85, a lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at his home.

Jack was born in Pottsville on October 3, 1939, a son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Devine) Fredericks.

He attended and was a graduate of the Nativity High School, then entered the US Army,...

Apr 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce Gary Vance Marsh, 67, passed away on April 19th, 2025 surrounded by family, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 15, 1957 and lived a life filled with hunting, traveling and camping, and riding his motorcycle. Gary was a history buff, spent much of his free time in the woods...

Apr 17, 2025

Annette G. Matthews, 85, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 17, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Burnick) Gavalis.

Annette was a graduate of Minersville Area High School Class of 1958.

Annette spent several years working for Schoenaman Beauty Supply, Pottsville,...

Apr 11, 2025

Brian David Spotts, 55, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on April 11th, 2025, at his home.

Born and raised in Pottsville, Brian was the son of the late Francis and Lucille (Wachter) Spotts. He was a 1989 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Throughout his life, Brian contributed to his community in many ways including...

Apr 10, 2025

Guy R. Zelinsky, 76, of Pottsville, passed away on April 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville on February 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Valentine and Margaret (Alban) Zelinsky.

He was a 1966 graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School and later attended Penn State University. Guy served in the Pennsylvania...

Apr 4, 2025

Howard C. Fallon, Jr., of Pottsville, passed away on April 4th, 2025 at the Green Valley Rehabilitation Center with his wife and family by his side.

Howard was born in Long Island, NY on August 26, 1937, a son of the late Howard C and Viola A (Bishoff) Fallon. He was a 1957 graduate of the Pottsville...

Apr 2, 2025

Robert J. Sipple, 87, a resident of New Ringgold, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 2, 2024.

Bob was born in Pottsville on February 9, 1938, a son of the late Henry and Catherine (Sipple) Mehling.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country for over...

Mar 19, 2025

Sandra Fahringer, 83, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025.

Sandra was born in Pottsville on November 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Ebert) Reifsnyder.

She was an excellent baker and enjoyed gardening and puzzles to pass her time.  Sandra was a longtime employee of the Schuylkill Haven Shoe Company,

Mar 8, 2025

Edward J. Dutton, 77, of Riva, MD, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.

Ed, affectionately called Papa by his family, was born in New York on January 15, 1948, to the late Edward Dutton and Alice Appleby. He was raised in Pottsville, by his aunt and uncle, Russell and Elizabeth Zimmerman. Not long...

Mar 4, 2025

Regina Haley, 88, a lifelong resident of the Minersville and Pottsville areas, passed away on Tuesday, March, 4th, 2025, while a guest at the Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Schuylkill Haven. Regina was born in Pottsville on December 3rd, 1936, a daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine (Lipsett) Haley. Regina was the last member of her immediate...

Mar 3, 2025

John J. Mease, Sr., 96, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2025.

John was born in Tremont on August 10, 1928, a son of the late John E. and Elizabeth (Schreffler) Mease.

After high school he enlisted in the United States Army, serving overseas in Germany during the Korean Conflict.  Upon...

Mar 2, 2025

Robert B. "Dr. Bob" Clem, 89, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Dorothy B. (Bartholomew) Clem.

Robert was a 1953 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and later earned a...

Feb 25, 2025

Ann Marie 'Conch' James, 78, a resident of Greenwood Hill in Pottsville, passed away Tuesday February 25th, 2025 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center - East Nowegian Street in Pottsville. Ann Marie was born in Frackville on October 13th, 1946,  a daughter of the late William and Anna (Pechuilis) Conrad. She attended and graduated from the former Frackville High...

Feb 14, 2025

MaryAnn Katherine Koch, 65, a resident of Frieden Manor, Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14th, 2025 at St. Lukes-Geisinger Hospital in Orwigsburg. MaryAnn was born in Pottsville on June 12th, 1959, a daughter of Jospeh Snyder of Friedensburg and the late Clara (Bower) Snyder. A 1977 graduate of the Pottsville High School, she later went on...