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Bernadette R. Hughes

Bernadette R. Hughes

Jun 8, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Bernadette R. Hughes, 89, resident of Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday evening at Seton Manor. Born in Mount Laffee, PA on November 2, 1923 she was a daughter of the late Edward and Florence Brennan Motley. Bernadette was a 1941 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. She worked at the former Warne Clinic, which became the Pottsville...

Rita May Roos

Rita May Roos

Jun 1, 2013

Rita May Roos (Oct 31,1929-June 1, 2013) Rita, after a long and brave battle was called home to be with her Lord on June 1st at the age of 83. Our mom had many roles: daughter, sister, wife, , .^...o-U-A mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, neighbor and friend. She was feisty, hard-working, a bit stubborn, giving, determined, opinionated and faithful....

Ronald A. Kriner

Ronald A. Kriner

May 22, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Ronald Arthur Kriner, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Born in Pottsville on October 20, 1935, he was a son of the late Norman E. and Felicia Zucofski Kriner. Ron was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville High School and earned his degree in engineering from Penn...

John R. Hood

John R. Hood

May 3, 2013

POTTSVILLE- John R. Hood, 47, of Pottsville, passed away on Friday at Geisinger Hospital, Dannville. Born in Pottsville on May 4, 1965, he was a son of the late Oscar R. Hood, who passed away in 1993 and Margaret "Ruby" Ryan Hood, of Pottsville. John was a 1983 graduate of Pottsville High School. John most recently worked as an...

Darren P. Foltin

Darren P. Foltin

May 2, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Darren P. Foltin, 47, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday evening at his home. Born in Lebanon, PA he was the son of the late Albert Foltin, who passed away in 1990, and Joanne Gassert Foltin, who passed away February 2013. Darren was a 1983 graduate of Pottsville High School. During his high school years Darren worked at Westwood...

Ronald J. 'Roundy' Boris, Sr

Ronald J. 'Roundy' Boris, Sr

Apr 17, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Ronald J.'Roundy' Boris, Sr., 76, of Pottsville, passed away early Wednesday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsvillle. Born in Pottsville on November 26, 1936, Ron was a son of the late John and Ida Bedford Boris. Ron was a 1955 graduate of Pottsville High School, where he excelled in Football, Basketball and baseball, which landed...

Linda Kadelock

Linda Kadelock

Apr 14, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Linda Kadelock, 60, of Delano, passed away Sunday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson Street, Pottsville. Born in Philadelphia on October 16, 1952, Linda was the daughter of the late Robert G. Daniels and Marie "Toots" Toomey Dowd. Linda was a 1970 graduate of Saint Clair High School. Linda was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed visiting...

Joseph 'Gary' Seaman

Joseph 'Gary' Seaman

Apr 10, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Joseph "Gary" Seaman, 71, of Pottsvile, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at his home. Born in Pottsville on September 7, 1941, Gary was a son of late Norbert and Mary Ritzel Seaman. Gary was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM, Pottsville. Gary was a truck driver most of his 40 years of his working career. He retired...

William J. Woll

William J. Woll

Mar 22, 2013

William J. Woll, 75, of Manor Care, Camp Hill, PA, passed away on March 22, 2013. He was born in Pottsville, PA on April 18,1937. He was the son of Clarance and Olive Bell Woll. In, addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Jane Spotts. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fedorchak...

Joseph Winter

Joseph Winter

Mar 11, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Joseph Winter, 63, of Pottsville, passed away Monday evening at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- Cedar Crest, Allentown. Joe was born in Pottsville on November 11, 1949. He was a son of Iren Liptok Hart, of Auburn, and the late Joseph H. Winter. Joe was a 1967 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville. He received his Bachelor degree...

Hilda Yurckonis

Hilda Yurckonis

Mar 9, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Hilda Yurckonis, 94, formerly of Pottsville, resident of Orwigsburg Center, passed away Saturday evening at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Pottsville on December 31, 1918, Hilda was a daughter of the late Hilbert E. and Jennie Zimmerman Hoppe. Hilda was a graduate of Pottsville High School. She worked in the textile industry as a seamstress for many years. Hilda...

Sharon A. (Zimmerman) Walters

Sharon A. (Zimmerman) Walters

Feb 21, 2013

POTTSVILLE-Sharon A. Walters, 49, of Duncott, passed away Thursday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville in April 9, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Annie Long Zimmerman. Sharon was employed by Cargill Meat Solutions, Hazleton. Sharon was of the Protestant faith. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by...

Mary A. Meyers

Mary A. Meyers

Feb 16, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Mary A. Meyers, 97, resident of Queen of Peace Apartments, Pottsville, passed away on Saturday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on January 11, 1916, Mary was a daughter of the late Luke and Mary Zachar Zelinsky. Mary was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville. During the closing ceremonies of the...

Paul C. Stoudt, Sr

Paul C. Stoudt, Sr

Feb 16, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Paul C. Stoudt, Sr., 82, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday evening at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on January 20, 1931, he was a son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Deibert Stoudt. Paul was a 1949 graduate of Pottsville High School, where he was an All State Offensive guard. Following high school he attended Fort Union...

John J. Clay

John J. Clay

Feb 11, 2013

John J. Clay, 54, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Monday morning at Allied Services, Scranton, PA, where he resided. Born in Pottsville on August 25, 1958, John was a son of the late William and Josephine Padlock Clay. John was of the Catholic faith. John loved to dance to polka music and he enjoyed doing the Chicken dance. He...

Ruth N. Morgans

Ruth N. Morgans

Feb 9, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Ruth M. Morgans, 89, resident of Providence Place, Pottsville, passed away on Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson Street, Pottsville. Born in Saint Clair on April 14, 1923, Ruth was a daughter of the late Clayton and Mary Theresa Howells Knoblauch. Ruth was a member of Saint Patrick's church, Pottsville. In addition to her parents, Ruth was...

Michael Anthony Hutchings

Michael Anthony Hutchings

Feb 9, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Michael Anthony Hutchings, 46, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday at his residence. Born in Mount Kisco, NY, on June 19, 1966, Michael was a son of the late Joseph A. and Lucia "Lucy" Quattrociocchi Hutchings. Michael was a 1984 graduate of Bayshore High School, Bradenton, FL. Michael was an avid Yankees fan and spent all of his time...

Janet 'Jacky' C. Norris

Janet 'Jacky' C. Norris

Feb 4, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Janet "Jacky" C. Norris, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Monday afternoon at home. Born in New Philadelphia on January 6, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Adam A. and Elizabeth E. Pollack Smoluk. Jacky was a 1960 graduate of Pottsville High School and a 1983 graduate of Pottsville School of nursing where she received her degree...

Mary H. Rosenberger

Mary H. Rosenberger

Jan 19, 2013

POTTSVILLE- Mary H. Rosenberger, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Landingville, PA on June 6, 1920, she was a son of the late John and Stella Whalen Sauers. Mary attended Schuylkill Haven schools. She was a seamstress at the former Argo Mills, Willow Lake, until she retired . Mary was a member...

Lawrence J. Dilliard

Lawrence J. Dilliard

Jan 2, 2013

POTTSVILLE - Lawrence "Larry" J. Dilliard, 61, of Morea, died Wednesday at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Catasauqua on February 25 1951, he was the son of the late William and Constance Dilliard. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a Sergeant. He received the Rifle Sharp Shooter metal,...

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