Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

James (Jim) B. Stranix, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Shenandoah on February 8, 1951, Jim was the son of the late James and Martha (Fellows) Stranix.

Jim graduated from Hershey High School in 1969 and earned his degree in industrial arts from...

Jun 11, 2024

Lawrence 'Larry' Kelly, 85, a resident of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2024 at his residence.

Larry was born in Pottsville on May 3, 1939, the only son of the late Theodore and Mary (Montag) Kelly.  He was a 1957 graduate of the Pottsville Area High School and was a member of  St. John the...

Jun 5, 2024

Joseph J. Bottor, III, 45, a resident of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Joe was born in Pottsville on July 31, 1978, a son of Jo Bottor, Jr, of Pottsville and Joan (Snyder) Bottor of Quakertown.  He was a graduate of the Pottsville Area High School, and was currently employed as...

Jun 4, 2024

Edward A. Marx, 58, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his residence after a courageous fight with cancer, with his love and lifetime companion, Jacqueline Roshannon and their daughter, Rachel Marx by his side.

Born in Pottsville on September 8, 1965, he was the youngest son of the late Charles D. Marx and...

May 27, 2024

John L. Russell, 82, a resident of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 27th, 2024.  John was a proud retired US Army veteran and was well known in the local Legion and VFW groups.

John was born in Pottsville, a son of the late Arthur and Alice (Sherriff) Russell. He attended Pottsville area schools, and then...

May 18, 2024

David R. Benning, 65, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18th, 2024.   David was born in Camden, NJ on March 31, 1959.

He was a talented welder, last working in metal fabrication.

David was preceded in death by his step father, Jerry Alsieux, and by a grandson, Daniel Pierson....

May 16, 2024

Iraida Vilá Zengotita, 73, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 18, 1951, Iraida was a daughter of the late Robert Vilá and Iris Zengotita.  She was a graduate of the Espiritu Santo high school, attended college and worked several jobs in the travel industry,  beginning as...

May 8, 2024

Dawn Marie (Helms) Heim, 70, of Orwigsburg, passed away on May 8th, 2024, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg.

She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul and Jeanne (Mervine) Helms.

After graduating from Twin Valley High School in Morgantown, Dawn worked at CNA in Reading until she started a family. Once...

Apr 22, 2024

Patricia A. Seiberling, 70, a former longtime resident of Frackville, passed away on April 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at the home of her son in Wadsworth, Ohio. Patricia was born in Pottsville on March 25, 1954, a daughter of the late Gerald and Jean (Frew) Seltzer. She was a 1972 graduate of the Nativity BVM high school,...

Apr 20, 2024

Jean T. Reddington, 96, a lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

Jean was born in Pottsville on September 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Canfield) Reddington.  She was a 1946 graduate of the Pottsville high school and was employed for 28 years in the tax claim bureau for...

Apr 18, 2024

Joseph M. Trabosh, 77, of Pottsville, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, following a startling diagnosis and courageous battle with cancer.  Joseph was born on March 29, 1947 in Pottsville and was a lifelong resident of Schuylkill, growing up on the "East Side" of Pottsville with his parents Veronica (Falkowski) and Joseph Trabosh.  He was a 1965 graduate of the...

Apr 17, 2024

Herman Berkheiser, 82, a resident of St. Clair, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. Herman was born in Pottsville on February 24, 1942, a son of the late John Krebs and Ethel Berkheiser. He attended school in Pottsville, and owned and operated Berk's Cleaning Service of Pottsville for over 40 years. Herman was a life member of...

Apr 15, 2024

Karl Cesnakas, 77, a resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on April 16, 2024 at his home.

Karl will be interred at the Indiantown Gap Nation Cemetery during private family services.

The Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville, is assisting Karl's family during their time of need.

More information is available at www.schlitzerallenpugh.com...

Apr 12, 2024

Elizabeth M. (Lagaza) Gerenda (Betty), 90, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Wiyda) Lagaza.

Elizabeth was a member of St. Patricks Church and was very devout to her faith....

Apr 5, 2024

Charles J. "Pudge"  Bowers, 72, of Pottsville, passed away on April 5, at his home.

Born in Pottsville, on February 19, 1952, he was the son Joan (Bercher) Bowers, Pottsville and the late Charles "Carty"  Bowers.

He graduated from Pottsville Area High School. Pudge spent many years working for Quandel Concrete before retiring from the...

Apr 1, 2024

Joan M. Thomas, 76, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024. Joan was born in Pottsville on May 9, 1947, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Popnick) Wassell. She grew up in MaryD and was a 1965 graduate of Marian Catholic High School.

In her younger years, Joan worked as a beautician...

Mar 28, 2024

Bruce R. Heckman, 76, of Windsor, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Thursday, March 28th, at WellSpan York Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ida "Dot" (Murray) Heckman.

Before graduating from Pottsville Area High School in 1965, Bruce enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving...

Mar 13, 2024

George J. Purcell Jr., 95, of Pottsville, passed away on March 13, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg.

Born on April 17, 1928, he was the son of the late George J. Purcell Sr., and Catherine (Farrow) Purcell.

George served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. Upon leaving the Army, he worked as a welder...

Mar 9, 2024

Kristen Young Heroy, Ph.D., of New Ringgold, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2024. She was 37 years old.

Born in Baltimore, Md., on Aug. 1, 1986, Kristen was the daughter of the late Dr. James Harold Heroy III, an otolaryngologist, and Karen (Shervanick) Heroy, business owner of Travel Excellence. At the age of 10, she...

Mar 1, 2024

Jeanette L. (Walton) Shollenberger, 95, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in Pottsville on May 31, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Isabelle (Day) Walton.

Jeanette was a member of the former Evangelical United Methodist Church in Pottsville where she was...