Obituaries
Gary R. Mccall
Sep 22, 2022
Gary R. McCall, 66, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 at his residence.
Gary was born in Pottsville on May 26, 1956, a son of the late Kay (Spotts) and Robert McCall. He was a graduate of the Pottsville High School.
Gary was a hard working man who worked in the...
John H (Sedor) Sedor
Sep 12, 2022
John Sedor of Kaska passed away on Sep 12, 2022.
As per John's wishes, all services were held privately.
Betty Ann (Esposito) Torresani
Sep 7, 2022
Betty Ann (Esposito) Torresani, 85, formerly of Drums, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at The Corrigan House, Hazleton.
Born August 1, 1937, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Mary (Cusat) Esposito.
Betty Ann worked at Brills Dress Shop and until her retirement she was...
Rosa A. (Alfonsi) Lilley
Sep 4, 2022
Rosa A. (Alfonsi) Lilley, 82, formerly of St. Clair, of Seltzer, passed away peacefully on September 4, at her residence.
Born in Pottsville, on November 25, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (DiFelice) Alfonsi
Rosa worked for Kmart of Chambersburg, for many years before retiring.
She was a...
Yunling Lou
Jul 31, 2022
Yunling Lou, 85, of Pottsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Born in Harbin, China, on May 21, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Fenglin Lou and Yuqing Zhang.
Yunling enjoyed painting, playing piano and the harmonica. She was active in the Pottsville Senior Center. Prior...
Robert E Mullen
Jul 21, 2022
Robert E. Mullen, 79, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Jul 21, 2022, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville. There will be no services.
James M. Cook
Jul 19, 2022
James M. Cook, 61, of Pottsville, passed away on July 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville on November 2, 1960, he was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Russel) Cook.
James was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Phila. Sixers, Phila. Eagles, Phila. Phillies,...
Patricia Ann (Tray) Burinsky
Jul 13, 2022
Patricia A. Burinsky, 80, of Middleport, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born on October 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Schurr) Tray. She was of the catholic faith, and a retired seamstress. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by two...
Charlotteann A. (Weller) Petlansky
Jun 23, 2022
Charlotteann A. (Weller) Petlansky, 84, formerly of Pottsville, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home.
Born in Pottsville on October 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Florence A. (Bohler) Weller. She graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1955. Charlotteann attended Alvernia University as a senior citizen.
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Linda C (Peffer) Peffer
Jun 21, 2022
Linda C. Peffer, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on October 16, 1946, she was a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Sammler) Peffer.
Linda was a 1964 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, and a member of Beta Sigma...
William F Davis
Jun 14, 2022
William F. Davis, Jr, 90, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill East. Born May 25, 1932, in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late William Davis and his wife Emma Elizabeth (née Eisenacher). William Jr. attended Pottsville High School, where he played football for the Crimson Tide and was a...
Todd Dominic Gerace
Jun 9, 2022
Todd D. Gerace, passed away on June 9, 2022 and Todd's family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support. At this time there will not be a service so as to allow family to heal, process and grieve in private. We sincerely appreciate everyone's understanding.
Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home has been entrusted...
Jane Barnes Dolbin
May 17, 2022
Jane Barnes Dolbin, affectionately known as Mom, Mom Mom and J-Bird, passed away peacefully at home in Arlington, Virginia on May 17 surrounded, in person and in spirit, by those who love her dearly. She stoically endured a long battle with a rare degenerative brain disease named Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA). A disease that robbed her of so much,...
Helena (Sparks) Naydock
May 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helena K. Naydock, 90, of Orwigsburg. She passed on Sunday, May 15th in Seton Manor where she was a resident for 5 years. Born in New Castle, DE May 22, 1931, Helena was the daughter of the late Jennie (McHugh) and Edward Dubois Sparks. She was the youngest...
Linda M. (Desalle) Surovcik
May 8, 2022
Linda M. Surovcik, 78, Orwigsburg, Formerly of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 8 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
Born May 1, 1944 in Riverside CA, she was the daughter of the late James and Ester (Wilt) DeSalle.
She retired from the former Higgins Real Estate Agency where she had worked...
Jane E. (Fessler) Kopina
Apr 27, 2022
Jane E. Kopina, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 27 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born December 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Edward Fessler.
Mrs. Kopina attended Pottsville Schools and was employed in various fields including the garment industry.
In 1995/1996 she attended Reading Area Community...
Norman F. Kline. Jr
Apr 4, 2022
Norman F. Kline, Jr., 90, Pottsville, died Monday at St. Luke's- Geisinger, Orwigsburg.
Born June 14, 1931, in Pottsville, he was one of eleven children of the late Norman, Sr. and Stella (Keeney) Kline.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville and a life member of Yorkville Hose and a member American Hose,...
Nancy Marie (Ost) Mahall
Mar 23, 2022
Nancy Marie (Ost) Mahall, 87, Pottsville died Wednesday, March 23 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East.
Born August 18, 1934 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Anna (Houser) Ost.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville; the Beta Sigma Sorority; and played cards in the Bridge Club. Nancy...
Edna H. (Heinly) Laubenstine
Mar 12, 2022
Edna H. Laubenstine, 94, formerly of Pottsville, currently of Pine Brook Assisted Living Center, Orwigsburg died Saturday, March 12 at St. Luke's Geisinger.
Born in Pottsville, March 24 1927, she was the daughter of the late George P. Heinly, Sr. and Mary Kendrick Heinly.
She was a Pottsville High School graduate Class of 1944 and...
Susan R. Krasinski
Mar 11, 2022
Susan R. Krasinski, 66, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 11 at her residence.
Born November 23, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Krasinski and the late Shirley (Gaskins) Plefka.
Susan was a 1973 graduate of Minersville Area High School and worked as a nurses aid. She was a member of...
