Obituaries

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...

Jan 22, 2025

Erich A. Knehans, a resident of Estero, Florida, and a summer resident of Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, January 22nd, 2025. Erich was born on August 28, 1941 in Galveston, Texas, a son of the late Erich Sr. and Margaret Ernestine Catherine (Kuhne) Knehans. He was raised in Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska on...

Jan 15, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" D. Weiss, 40, of Cressona, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 15, at his home.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of David J. Weiss, Schuylkill Haven, and Cynthia L. (Kull) Nye, Pottsville. He attended Schuylkill Haven High School and North and South Vo- Tech for Auto Mechanics.

He had a love...

Jan 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Coyle, 84, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Bethlehem, on January 13, 2025.

Born in Ashland, April 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Petrusky) Latsko.

After graduating from Butler Township High School in 1957, she worked for the Department of Revenue, Harrisburg...

Jan 12, 2025

CHANGE OF LOCATION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

SERVICE WILL NOW BE HELD AT THE

SCHLITZER ALLEN PUGH FUNERAL HOME, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville

at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Barbara A. Woll, 84, a former resident of New Cumberland, PA, currently...

Jan 12, 2025

Daniel J. Bynon, III, 78, a resident of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully on January 122th, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital East Norwegian Street Campus in Pottsville.

Daniel was born in Buffalo, NY on July 12, 1946, a son of the late Daniel, Jr. and Lois (Brown) Bynon.

After graduating from high school, he...

Jan 6, 2025

Margaret A. Hutton, 74, of Minersville, passed away on January 6 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Pottsville on June 11, 1950, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Hazel (Nolan) Moser.

Margaret worked as a beautician for many years at various shops including owning her own.  ...

Jan 4, 2025

Eduardo Lara, 54 of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4th in Pottsville, Pa

He was born in Cuba on April 25th 1970 he was the son of Irma Hernandez, Cuba.

He is also survived by his step father, Carlos.

Eduardo had a heart of gold, everyone that met him loved him,...

Jan 1, 2025

Dennis M. Moran, 86, a life long resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Dennis was born in Palo Alto on September 19, 1938, a son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran.

He was a 1956 graduate of the Pottsville High School, and then entered the military...

Dec 31, 2024

Ray R. Hoffman, 89, a resident of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Ray was born in Landingville on October 18, 1935, a son of the late Dewey and Minnie (Ritter) Hoffman. He was drafted into the United States Army and served as a Staff Sgt., completing a tour of duty overseas in Germany. He worked...

Dec 19, 2024

Eugene J. Curran, Jr., 86, of Pottsville, passed away on Thursday, December 19th, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 14, 1938, in New Castle Township, he was a son of the late Eugene J. and Loretta A. (Huth) Curran, Sr.

Gene graduated from Pottsville Area High School and then joined the...

Dec 15, 2024

Mary Jane Poticher, 92, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 15th, 2024.

Mary Jane was born in Philadelphia, on November 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Harold and Florence Hazel (Morris) Poticher.

After high school, Mary Jane attended nursing school, which led her...

Dec 12, 2024

Veronica L. Krammes, 66, of Pottsville, passed away on Thursday, December 12, at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in South Ozone Park, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Dolores Christine (Kosier) Mazurkiewicz. She graduated from Pine Grove Area High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband,...