Obituaries

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...

Nov 23, 2014

Richard J. Bourlier, 60, of Randolph, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville Pennsylvania.

Born November 4, 1954 in Syracuse, NY, Dick was a lifelong resident of Randolph until relocating to Ashville Pa. several years ago. He was the son of the late...

Nov 18, 2014

Edna M. (Lewis) Walaitis, 83, of Pottsville, died Tuesday morning at her residence.

Born October 6, 1931 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosalie (Kanopka) Lewis.

She was employed by Hamilton Watch and Armstrong Corp. in Lancaster before accepting a job as a domestic house engineer. Edna proudly volunteered at...

Nov 8, 2014

Wendell P. Jenkins, 62, Pottsville, died Saturday morning at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Born January 4, 1952 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Elmer Jenkins and the late June Stidley.

He worked as a cabinet maker and woodworker.  Wendell was an avid Civil War enthusiast and an...

Nov 4, 2014

Francis J. Dehner, 82, of Pottsville, died Tuesday morning with his loving family by his side.

Born January 6, 1932 in Pottsville he was the son of the late Catherine Dehner.

Francis was a former member of Saint Patrick's RC, Pottsville. He was...

Nov 3, 2014

William "Bill" J. Flynn III, 87, of Pottsville, died Monday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born August 29, 1927 in Gary Indiana, he was the son of the late William J. Flynn, Jr. and Catherine (Wiltzius) Flynn.

He was a...

Oct 23, 2014

Frances M. (Cordingly) Adams, 95, formerly of Providence Place Pottsville died Thursday afternoon at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville.

She was born February 13, 1919 in Dorchester MA.

Frances was employed as a seamstress for Evan Piccone.  She designed and created ladies' suits...

Oct 10, 2014

Maureen L. (Montrose) Moffler, 51, of Pottsville courageously ended her long battle with cervical cancer Friday afternoon at her home with her loving husband by her side.

Born April 1, 1963 in Patterson NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank Montrose and Barbara Montrose, Montana.

Oct 8, 2014

LaVerne E. (Blum) Brennan, 85, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 25, 1929 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John Blum II and Lauretta (Richardson) Blum.

She was the widow of Emmett F. Brennan and they celebrated 53 years of marriage...

Sep 27, 2014

Jane T. (Potts) Mortimer, 67, Pottsville died Saturday evening September 27, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pennsylvania.

Born April 3, 1947 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Aaron M. and Thelma (Moyer) Potts.

She was of the Lutheran Faith and retired from Schoeneman Beauty Supply where she worked as a picker...

Sep 24, 2014

Francis G. "Zuk" Tray, 83, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pottsville, on March 21, 1931, he was a son of the late, Francis A. and Lillian (Webb) Tray.

Francis...

Sep 23, 2014

Waldemar R. Eiche, 90, of Pottsville passed away peacefully at his residence Tuesday morning with his loving family by his side.

Born March 6, 1924 in Frackville, he was the son of the late Raymond and Marie Theresa (Cooper) Eiche.

He retired from Archie Malick Contracting as a painter in 1985....

Sep 21, 2014

Gerald G. "Jerry" Yonchuk, 64, of Pottsville, died Sunday at his home.

Born January 18, 1950 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Walter and Evelyn (Kaiser) Yonchuk.

He was employed as a custodian at Cressona Knit, Cressona and previously worked...