Obituaries

Eduardo Lara

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,...

Dennis M. Moran

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...

Ray Hoffman

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...

Eugene J Curran

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...

Mary Jane Poticher

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...

Veronica L. (Mozurkevich) Krammes

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,...

Robert Johnson

Dec 4, 2024

Robert Johnson, 47, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024. Robert was born in Philadelphia, a son of the late Robert Cornish and Miranda Smith of Philadelphia.

A man who loved all things food and was an excellent cook. He enjoyed any activity that involved his family and friends. Robert was always laughing, a laugh...

Lori Anne Hardy

Nov 30, 2024

Lori Anne (Borinsky) Hardy, 59, a resident of Pottsville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at St. Luke's Bethlehem.

Lori was born in Pottsville, on April 19, 1966, she was a daughter of the late Vincent J. and Gloria Ann (Brown) Borinsky.

Lori graduated from Junction City High School, Junction City, Kansas. She ...

Jorge Luis Garcia

Nov 30, 2024

Jorge Luis Garcia, 45, passed away on January 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East, Pottsville.

A full obituary will appear shortly after the family review.

Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Agnes E. (Fredericks) Leffler

Nov 26, 2024

Agnes "Aggie" E. (Fredericks) Leffler, 86, of Pottsville, passed away on November 26, at Providence Place surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville, on September 6, 1938, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Devine) Fredericks.

She was a 1956 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

She was a member of...

Curtis Hranchock

Nov 11, 2024

Curtis J, Hranchock, 73, a resident of Minersville, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley - Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown.

Curtis was born in Pottsville on December 7, 1950, a son of the late Steve and Anna Marie (Davis) Hranchock.  He was a graduate of the Pottsville High School, and employed locally...

Dennis Berkheiser

Nov 9, 2024

Dennis Berkheiser, 80, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Pottsville Reb and Nursing Center.

Dennis was born in Shenandoah, PA, He was the son of the late Neil Berkheiser and Aileen Berkheiser.

He was an avid outdoors man, lifetime member of the NRA.  He graduated in 1962 from Frackville High School and then from...

Margaret Ann "Marge" Lowthert

Nov 4, 2024

Margaret Ann "Marge" Lowthert, 82, a resident of Minersville, passed away peacefully in her home on November 4, 2024.

Marge was born in Philadephia on February 21, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Mildred (Eckert) Harley.

She was a 1959 graduate of the Pottsville High School and was retired, having worked as a...

Audrey Artz

Nov 3, 2024

Audrey Artz, 85, a lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at the Geisinger - St Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg.

Audrey was born in Washington DC on November 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Johnathan and Norma (Wright) Coulson.  She was a graduate of the Pottsville high school, and in her younger...

Gertrude E. Yordy

Oct 28, 2024

Gertrude E. (Parry) Yordy, 83, of Pottsville, passed away on Monday, October 28th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville on May 1, 1941, she was a daughter of the later Frank and Gertrude (Brennan) Parry.

Gertrude worked for St. Clair Garment and then worked for Cressona Knitting Mills for over 25 years, but...

Robert B Mccall

Oct 23, 2024

Robert B.  McCall, Jr, 60, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – East.

Born on Pottsville on September 6, 1964.  He was a son of the late Robert Sr.and Kay (Spotts) McCall.

He was a graduate from Pottsville Area High School in 1982.   He was a member Local...

Philip J. Plappert, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

Philip J. Plappert, Jr., 86, a longtime resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

Philip was born in Pottsville on February 15, 1938, a son of the late Philip Sr., and Julia (Duby) Plappert.  He was a 1957 graduate of the Pottsville High School, and then served in the United States Army.

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Violet Viars

Oct 14, 2024

Violet Mae Viars, 67, of Pottsville passed away peacefully on Oct 14, 2024. The daughter of Betty C Butler and John Rich. She was born on January 23rd 1957. She attended Saint Clair school district. She is preceded in death by her late husband, David Viars SR., her son David Viars JR., her grandson Ryan McCormmick, and Granddaughter Caitlin....

Victor Espinoza

Sep 25, 2024

Victor S. Espinoza, 33, a resident of Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Heritage Valley Critical Care in Beaver, PA, after a several month illness.

Victor was born in Flushing, NY on October 31, 1990, a son of Kenia Basora of Pottsville, Victor A. Espinoza of Queens, NY and stepson to Angel Basora of...

Clara C. Koch

Sep 13, 2024

Clara Koch, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on September 13, 2024. She entered this world on April 8, 1952, in Pottsville, PA, born to her father, Al Hummel, and mother, Betty Hummel.

Clara is survived by her spouse, Donald Koch, Sr.; daughter, Jen Koch; sons, Ray Hoppes,...