Obituaries

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,...

Jan 13, 2022

Paula Kriner, 52, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 13 at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born August 8, 1969 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Ronald A. and Margaret Marlene (George) Kriner.

Paula was a 1987 Graduate of IU29 Pottsville and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. ...

Jan 11, 2022

Margaret A. "Maggie" Meyers, 51, Pottsville died Tuesday, January 11 at her resisdence.

Born September 9, 1970 in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Albert Meyers, Sr. and Lily (Edmonson) Meyers, Pottsville.

She is survived by a brother Albert Meyers, Jr., Pottsville; sister, Theresa Meyers, Pottsville; and her care giver William Hiester,...

Jan 10, 2022

Robert G. Pauzer, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday, January 10 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East.

Born May 24, 1938, in St. Clair, he was the son of the late George and Stella (Folta) Pauzer.

He was a 1957 graduate of the former St. Clair High School and was a member of Trinity...

Jan 3, 2022

Lorraine E. Scinto, 51, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 3rd at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born May 25th 1970 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Roger L., I and Shirley (Mohl) Berkheiser.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School Class of 1988 and was a member of...

Jan 1, 2022

Jean M. Barton, 91, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning January 1st at her residence.

Born August 29, 1930 in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Moser) Neifert.

She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, the Eastern Star, and Amaranthe.  She worked...

Dec 28, 2021

MaryAnne Menchefsky, 65, Pottsville died Tuesday, December 28th at Pottsville Health & Rehabilitation where she had been a resident for six years.

Born March 4, 1956 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Menchefsky, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Komanitsky Menchefsky.

She was a 1975 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and...