Obituaries

Jul 11, 2016

Thomas Otto "Ceasar" Cessaro, 76, of Tamaqua passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 2, 1939, in Hazleton, son of the late Carl and Rose (Lombardo) Cessaro.

Tommy worked at J. Bass, Inc. until their closing and later at Chromtex, Inc. He proudly served his...

Jul 8, 2016

Edward G. Smith, 77, of St. Clair, entered into eternal rest Friday evening at Schuylkill Center where he had been a guest.

Born March 16, 1939, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Vincent J. and Agnes (Bauer) Smith.

Ed was a 1957 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and a 1958 Graduate...

Jun 27, 2016

John P. "Jack" Leffler, 84, of Pottsville passed away at Luther Ridge at Seiders hill on June 27, 2016.

He was born April 3, 1932, in Pottsville, a son of the late Philip "Bump" and Rea (Beach) Leffler.

Jack was a proud graduate of Pottsville High School in 1950, and was employed as a repairman...

Jun 24, 2016

Margaret Cathren Mitchell, Pottsville, passed away into God's loving arms Friday, June 24, 2016.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cathren Horak Svrcek.  She attended Pottsville High School, and was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.  She was employed by Van Heusen as a factory worker, but she was...

Jun 23, 2016

Frank J. "Brother" Ryan, 64, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday morning, June 23, 2016, at his home. Born in Pottsville on May 23, 1952, he was a son of the late Henry and Dorothy (Davenport) Ryan.  He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville High School.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. Prior to retiring, Frank was...

Jun 20, 2016

Steven B. Reed, Sr. "Weasel", 61, of Pottsville passed away Monday morning surrounded by his family.

Born November 30, 1954, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Marlin E. Reed and Betty A. Rodrian Reed.

Steven was a member of the West End Hose Co. No. 7 and social member at Landingville Fire...

Jun 20, 2016

Bridget J. Thompson Barto, 72, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Monday evening surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest.

Born October 29, 1943, in Tallahasse, FL; she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Bridgetta Foley Thompson.

Bridget was a LPN and dedicated her career taking care of special needs...

May 24, 2016

Teresa "Terry" C. O'Brien, 78, of Pottsville entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest.

Born September 25, 1937, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John J. I and Stella Ostrosky Wojcik.

Terry was a member of the Church of St. Patrick,...

May 15, 2016

Mortimer Scharf, 96, of Pottsville passed away Sunday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.

He is survived by his sons Michael L. and Jeffery E. Scharf and daughter Sherrie R. Rassmussen.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com...

May 12, 2016

Elizabeth A. (Kelly) Hamilton, 76, formerly of Pottsville entered into eternal rest Thursday morning at her daughter's home in Trooper, PA.

Born in Pottsville April 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Yaisle) Kelly.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York....

May 10, 2016

Calma M. Robbins, 94, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah Abell, son Wayne Robbins, four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven with the Rev. John Wallace officiating. Schlitzer Allen...

May 4, 2016

Regina J. "Jeanne" Yanek, 79, of Mar Lin passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.

Born August 28, 1936, Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late William A. Sr. and Isabel Marazas Walsh.

Jeanne was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Minersville. Jeanne was a graduate of Minersville...

Apr 24, 2016

Thomas "Tom" J. Peifley, 68, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center- East Norwegian.

Born April 20, 1948, in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William G. and Anna (Pavlick) Peifley.

Tom was a graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School; he worked for the Carpenters Local Union for approximately 20 years....

Apr 18, 2016

Melanie A. Johnson, 61, St. Clair, died Monday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born March 30, 1955 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Sharockman) Weist.

She was employed as a crossing guard for St. Clair School District.

She is survived by a son, Gilbert Johnson, Jr, Pottsville...

Apr 9, 2016

Mary Jane Reed, 73, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Saturday at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born March 28, 1943, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James and Genevieve (Bergan) Brady.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Raymond Brady.

Apr 2, 2016

Sis Rountree, 73, of Pottsville died Saturday evening at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, November 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eugene J. Sr. and Amy Augusta (Christ) Rountree.

She was a member of the Salvation Army, Pottsville.  She loved to read and loved to garden.

Sis...

Mar 19, 2016

Judith A. "Judy" Regnier, 65, of St. Clair, ended her courageous battle with Creutzfeldt - Jakobs Disease (CJD) Saturday afternoon at York Terrace Golden Living Center, Pottsville, with her loving and supportive family at her side.

Born January 1, 1951 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Evelyn (Dunn) Kull.

In...

Mar 14, 2016

Howard J. "Gus" Gustafson, 100, formerly of Port Carbon died Monday morning at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born July 22, 1915 in Ithaca Nebraska, he was the son of the late Charles O. and Emma (Johnson) Gustafson.

He had worked for the Reading Railroad and later retired from Conrail. He was a member of St. Stephen...

Mar 14, 2016

Viola M. (Rogalsky) Gaumer, 97, Pottsville died Monday morning at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville. Born in Middleport, April 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Vileria Rogalsky. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was employed as a seamstress and worked in the local garment industry. Viola took great...

Mar 9, 2016

Ellen Catherine Schlitzer, 94, of Pottsville passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Schuylkill Center Genesis, Pottsville.

Born July 19, 1921, Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine Bergen Horan.

Ellen was a 1939 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. She was a Registered Nurse, a graduate of Misericordia School...