Obituaries

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...

Jan 17, 2015

Charles A. Dikun, 67, Bethel, died Saturday at his residence.

Born April 12, 1947 in Hampden MA, he was the son of the late George and Florence (Kilmurray) Dikun.

He is survived by sons Brian and Kevin Dikun; a daughter Katie Dikun; a...

Jan 16, 2015

William P. Zaharis, 67, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his loving family by his side. Born in Fountain Springs, Oct. 22, 1947, he was a son of the late Thomas P. and Frances Logothetides Zaharis. He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He attended...

Jan 11, 2015

Joseph Bubser, 87, of Pottsville died Sunday evening at ManorCare Health Services.

Born in Pottsville, August 9, 1927 to the late William A. and Anna Marie E.  (Schmitt) Bubser.

In addition to his parent he is preceded in death by two brothers, William...

Dec 23, 2014

Patrick Ricigliano, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at his residence.

Born in Landingville on March 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Frank Ricigliano.

He was a High School graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  Patrick retired from Reidler Decal...

Dec 21, 2014

Maryann Helman, 55, of Seltzer passed away Sunday at the Orwigsburg Center Nursing Home peacefully with her family at her side.

Born in Pottsville, January 24, 1959, she was the daughter of Edward and Joan Burnett Helman, Seltzer.

She attended and graduated from...

Dec 7, 2014

Barbara "Scott" (Hughes) Forney, 63, died Sunday evening at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 7, 1951, in Hershey, she was the daughter of Barbara (Fors) Gleim, Hummelstown, PA and the late Richard "Joe" Gleim, Sr.  Barbara was a 1969 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, Hummelstown, PA.

Barbara was a...

Dec 3, 2014

Elmer G. Freeze, Jr., 84, of Port Carbon, died Wednesday at his home.

Born February 10, 1930 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Elmer G. and Alma (Hubler) Freeze, Sr. Elmer was a graduate of Pottsville Area High...

Nov 24, 2014

Thomas C. Hoffman, 52, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday morning.

Born August 21, 1962 in Pottsville, he was the son of Thomas P. Hoffman and the late Ann June (Bobinis) Hoffman.

Tom was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church...