Obituaries
Salvatore Cicero
Feb 16, 2024
Salvatore Cicero, 57, a resident of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2024.
The Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville is assisting Salvatore's family during their time of need.
James Michael Cunningham, Sr.
Feb 5, 2024
James M. Cunningham, Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, at his home in Pottsville.
Born on October 4, 1951, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Molishus) Cunningham.
After graduating high school, James received a bachelor's degree from King's College. Continuing his education, James earned a master's degree from...
James Michael "Red" Cunningham, Jr.
Feb 5, 2024
James M. "Red" Cunningham, Jr., 42, of Pottsville, passed away on February 5, 2024, at his home.
Born in Pottsville on September 2, 1981, he was a son of Katherine (Tray) Cunningham, Sr., Pottsville. He was a 1999 Nativity BVM Graduate and attended Penn Technology College.
Red worked as a forklift operator for Lowe's Distribution...
Roy W. Kocher
Jan 30, 2024
Roy W. Kocher, 62, a resident of Orwigsburg, passed away at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024.
Roy was bornin in Pottsville on November 13, 1961, a son of the late Leroy and Janet (Shappell) Kocher, Jr. He was a graduate of the Pottsville high school, and was a veteran of...
Mary Foley
Jan 20, 2024
Mary Foley, 71, of a resident of Tremont, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Tremont Health and Rehab Center in Tremont.
Mary was born in Mineola, NY, on August 31st, 1952, a daughter of the late William and Marie (Serva) Ellingsgard.
She was of the catholic faith, and enjoyed painting and working...
Ann Theresa Sophy Mckeown
Jan 20, 2024
Ann Theresa Sophy McKeown, 93, a lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.
Ann was born in Pottsville on August 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Matthew J. and Zahiah (Bedway) Sophy. She was very proud of her Lebanese heritage.
She was a 1949 graduate of the Pottsville Catholic...
Christine Kurtek
Jan 7, 2024
Christine Kurtek, 70, a spirited and vibrant soul, peacefully passed on January 7, 2024, at her sister's home in Pottsville, after a brave fight with cancer.
She was born on October 19, 1953, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Stephen Kurtek and Anna (Hughes) Kurtek.
Christine dedicated a significant part of her life to...
Kenneth E. Walls
Jan 4, 2024
Kenneth E. Walls, 65, of Pottsville, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Pottsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Lewistown on September 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Ronald Walls and Linda (Frankhouser) Hudson, of Shrewsbury, PA.
Kenneth served in the United States Air Force and prior to retiring, was a...
Doris Dehner
Dec 2, 2023
Doris C. Dehner, 91, loving wife, mother and Baba, passed away peacefully in her Pottsville home of 61 years surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. Doris was born in Pottsville on January 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Roy and Catherine (Shell) Hughes. She attended Pottsville area school, and was a long time homemaker,...
Jean M (Guzley) Stillwagner
Nov 30, 2023
Jean M. Stillwagner, 83, of Cumbola, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, after brief illness.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the Steve and Josephine (Narog) Guzley.
My mother was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was...
Linda D. Feno
Nov 26, 2023
Linda D. Feno, 75, a resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023.
Linda was born in Reading on December 6, 1947 and raised by her grandparents, Bessie and William Carl Harris. After their passing, her aunt, Anna Carl, continued her upbringing.
Linda was a hard working woman, retiring from Craftex in...
Joseph Cremia
Nov 11, 2023
Joseph Cremia, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Joseph was born in Pottsville, a son of the late Francis and Alice (Bobinis) Cremia. He was a graduate of the Pottsville high school, and was retired, having been a life long paver operator, last working for Doli Construction of Chalfont.
Joe is...
Alice R. Eisenhart
Oct 25, 2023
Alice R. Eisenhart, 87, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully October 25th at her home. Alice was born in Pottsville on June 24, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Juanita (Sanders) Wingert . She was a graduate of the Pottsville High School. Alice worked as a clerk for Raudenbush bakery, but also for many years as a CNA...
Anna Mary Dohmann Upton
Oct 19, 2023
Anna Mary Dohmann Upton, age 93, passed away on October 19, 2023 in Pottsville, PA. Ann was a a long time resident of Pearl River, NY, and earlier the Bronx, NY. Ann had a long career as a teacher in the New York City public schools
Ann was born in New York City to Richard and Catherine...
Gary Schwartz
Oct 15, 2023
Gary R. Schwartz, 60, a resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15th, 2023.
Gary was born in Pottsville on February 25, 1963, a son of the late Frank R. and Betty Jean (Miller) Schwartz. He was a graduate of the Pottsville high school. A lifelong worker in the construction industry, Gary began his career...
Jean Meyer
Sep 22, 2023
Jean Meyer, 71, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023.
Jean was born in Pottsville on July 7, 1952, a daughter of the late William and Rita (Rosenberger) Stock.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by brothers, William "Bill" Stock in 2006 and Jeffery "Jeff" Stock in 2015, along...
George Walters
Aug 22, 2023
George Walters, aged 80, passed away on August 22, 2023, while a guest at Manor Care in Pottsville. Born on December 10, 1942, in Pottsville, he was the son of Margaret Balthus and was raised locally in the Pottsville area by his grandparents.
George graduated from Pottsville High School and went on to work in various manufacturing...
Harry L Geissler, Iii
Aug 17, 2023
Harry L. Geissler III, 62, of Pottsville, passed away on August 17, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Pottsville Pennsylvania, on May 30, 1961, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Bickert) Geissler.
Harry worked as a manager at GNC and then worked as an registered nurse for over 10 years at...
Caroline Burks
Jun 22, 2023
Caroline V. Burks, 74, of Pottsville, passed away on June 22, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1948. Caroline was the daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Breene) Compton.
Caroline worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry in the Easton area before eventually...
Sandra Wertz
Jun 13, 2023
Sandra Wertz, 76, a resident of Heritage Heights, Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. Sandy was born in Pottsville on July 24, 1946, a daughter of the late Frank and June (Reese) Wertz. She worked locally as an administrative assistant prior to retirement. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her sister,...
