Obituaries

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,...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 8, 2022

Betty Louise (Brower) Gerber, 103, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 8 at Luther Ridge, Pottsville.

Born January 14, 1919 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Gertrude Brower.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and the former Empire Beauty School, Pottsville.  She was member of Bethany Fellowship...

Feb 27, 2022

Francis "Fritz" Gavaletz, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 27 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born August 19, 1938 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Verbosh) Gavaletz.

Fritz was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  He proudly served in the...

Feb 25, 2022

Vincent Terraciano, 57, Pine Grove died unexpectedly Friday, February 25 at his residence.

Born July 13, 1964 in Jim Thorpe, he was the son of the late Vincent Terraciano, Sr. and the late Flora Dee (Griffen) Doyne.

He was currently employed by Guilford Mills and Turkey Hill, Pine Grove.  He had previously worked at Hydro...

Feb 11, 2022

Clara L. Becker, 94, Orwigsburg formerly of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Friday evening at Orwigsburg Center.

Born February 10, 1928 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Hornung) Becker.

She was a graduate of the former Pottsville Catholic High School and was a member of St. John the Baptist...

Feb 7, 2022

John E. Dougherty, CPA, 87, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, surrounded by his family.

John (Jack), the son of William and Agnes Dougherty, was born and raised in Pottsville, Pa. He graduated in the class of 1952 from Pottsville High School and was active in sports and academics. He continued his education, was a member...

Feb 3, 2022

Edward T. Zuppert, 73, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, on March 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Margaret (Doolin) Zuppert.

Edward graduated from Pottsville Area High School and worked as a production manager at Kaytee Products, Cressona,...