Obituaries

Jun 18, 2015

Laura Mae Farr, 74, formerly of Schuylkill Haven died Thursday at Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg. Born November 29, 1940 in Pottsville she was the daughter of the late Leo and Laura Mae (Mason) Hoy. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven and a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and the B.P.O.E. She was employed...

May 4, 2015

Beverly Jane Wentzel, 68, Pottsville, died Tuesday at her home.

Born June 25, 1946 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Albert Wentzel and Emma (Yurich) Snopek.

She worked as a cashier at Rite Aide in downtown Pottsville.

She is survived by a son, Dirk Wentzel and a grandson Dalton, both...

Apr 29, 2015

Joseph H. Murton V, 67, of Pottsville died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson.

Born February 1, 1948 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph H. Murton IV and the late Edith M. (Hummel) Murton.

He was a 1966 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School; a member of the...

Apr 24, 2015

Margaret H. Leganza, 81, Orwigsburg, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading with her loving family by her side.

Born in Pottsville January 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clare (Brennan) Hennessy of Glen Carbon.  As a young girl she grew up in the Irish Valley of...

Apr 17, 2015

Joseph D. Kocher, born in Rausch Creek on February 17, 1943, passed away Friday at home in Pottsville, surrounded by his loving family.

He graduated from Pine Grove High School, and proudly served his country as a mechanic in the U.S. Army with deployment to Germany. He loved to drive for both work and pleasure – trucks,...

Apr 15, 2015

Anna Orlowsky, 100, of Pottsville, passed away at her residence, Wednesday morning, April 15, 2015.

Born in Pottsville, on June 2, 1914, she was the oldest child of Jan and Anna (Blahuta) Pitel.

Anna was a  became member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Pottsville, after the closing of Sts. Peter and Paul Church,...

Apr 6, 2015

Gurney Robert Miller, 84, of Pottsville went to his Eternal Rest on the morning of April 6 at Schuylkill Medical Center- East with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Pottsville on July 5, 1930 to the late William and Rita (Gavin) Miller. He attended the Pottsville schools and graduated from Pottsville High School...

Apr 5, 2015

Mary E. (Miller) Trapani, 59, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center- East.

Born May 28, 1955 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Horatio and Virginia Harris Miller.

Mary enjoyed spending time with all of her family.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death...

Mar 30, 2015

Matthew Erich. Knehans, 46, of Annandale, NJ; passed away in the presence of his loving family Monday at Hunterdon Medical Center, NJ.

Born April 22, 1968 in Los Gatos, CA, he was the son of Erich A. Knehans, Lake Wynonah.

Matthew attended Valley Forge Military Academy where he was a member of the soccer and...

Mar 30, 2015

Melvin W. Freeze, Jr., 73, formerly of Rochester, PA died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center- South Jackson.

Born September 25, 1941 in Grafton, WV, he was the son of the late Melvin Sr. and Susan Freeze.

He is survived by his wife Jeannetta (Maley) Freeze, sons William husband of Kimberly and Wayne husband of Angela ...

Mar 20, 2015

Elizabeth L. Walcott, 96, formerly of Branchdale, PA, died Friday, March 20th at ManorCare, Pottsville.

Born in Williamstown, PA, on December 13, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Mucha.

She was a member of St Patrick's Church, Pottsville and formerly of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Branchdale, where she...

Mar 17, 2015

Carlton F. "Tex" Crouse, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, died Tuesday morning at his home.

Born in Pottsville, March 26, 1926, he was the son of the late James B. and Margaret (Maley) Crouse.

He was a graduate of Pottsville High School, class of 1945. He worked for Pomeroy's, The Necho Allen Hotel and S&H Green...

Mar 5, 2015

Amelia "Dolly" Marrazzo, 99, formerly of Providence Place, Pottsville, died Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in Saint Clair, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Mary Buttermon Quirin. Amelia was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She attended Saint Clair schools and was formerly the proud owner of the "Dolly Marrazzo...

Feb 25, 2015

Angela M. Kirwan, 91, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon at Schuylkill Medical Center-East, Pottsville.

Born November 28, 1923 in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Pane) Gentile.

Angela was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic...

Feb 25, 2015

Ronald N. Seigfried, 88, Pine Grove, died Wednesday evening at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.

Born December 4, 1926 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Erma (Wenrich) Seigfried.

He was a member of St. Paul's United...

Feb 13, 2015

Reba Lois (Moyer) Letcavage, 83, died Friday morning at her home in Auburn.

Born June 16, 1931 in Cressona, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Mamie Frey Moyer.

She was a graduate of the former Cressona High School and a...

Jan 29, 2015

Bruce N. Heffner, 69, Pottsville died Thursday at York Terrace Golden Living Center, Pottsville.

Born November 13, 1945 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Bruce R. and Rose Marie (Schauers) Heffner.

He attended Pottsville Area High School and was a...

Jan 29, 2015

Mildred G. Hornung, 98, formerly of Pottsville, died Thursday morning at Westminster Village, Allentown.

Born in Blackwood March 25, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Rose Brilla Wasolowski.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church,...

Jan 24, 2015

William M. Bauer, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Center.

Born in Pottsville, February 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Joseph Bauer and Mary Bauer.

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School. He proudly served in...

Jan 19, 2015

John R Weiss, 60, Pottsville died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center – South Jackson, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, May 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert Weiss and Mildred (Saylor) Salle, Pottsville.

John was a graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High...