All Obituaries

Larry J. Malick, 67, Tremont, died unexpectedly Monday at his residence. Born November 12, 1953 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Franklin L. and Marian A. (Yanosh) Malick. Larry is survived by a sister Mildred "Teddy" Knoll, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Funeral services and interment will be held privately on the grounds of Mount Laurel Cemetery, Pottsville.  Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville, has been entrusted with arrangements. ...

Elizabeth W. Raring, age 84, of Bethlehem entered into eternal rest on July 15th, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.  She was surrounded lovingly by her adoring family at the time of her passing. Born in 1936 in the small town of Branchdale, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew M. and Elizabeth L. (Mucha) Walcott. Betty was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.  She met her husband F. Robert Raring, in Pottsville and they married in 1962.  They moved to...

Margaret S. “Ruby” (Ryan) Hood, 83, of Pottsville, passed away on the morning of June 30th at Pottsville Rehab & Nursing Center. Born on April 30, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Dorothy M. (Davenport) Ryan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pottsville and West End Hose Company #7 Ladies Auxiliary. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar R. Hood, who passed away on July 24, 1993; a son, John R. Hood; siblings John, Henry,...

Joseph Chimahosky, 65, Ashland entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 5 at Lehigh Valley East, Pottsville.  Born September 13, 1955 in Pottsville, he was the son of Veronica (Kolochock) Chimahosky, Pottsville and the late Joseph C. Chimahosky. He was a graduate of Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree. In addition to his mother, Veronica, he is survived by a son Joseph; daughter Ashley; a brother Jeff; and a grandson Peyton. Services are private and at...

On Monday May 31, John Alfred Rich Jr. went home to be with the Lord.  John passed after succumbing to injuries sustained while riding his bicycle.  Everyone who knew John loved him.  John was a most loving son and the primary care giver for his mother. He leaves behind his dear mother Lena Rich, a brother Ed Rich, and his sister Gloria J. Amenu whom he affectionately called "the boss".  He was survived by his three children, John Rich, Kyle Rich, and Dorothea...

Herman L. Yoh, III, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, at his home.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Vickie (Zimmerman) O'Brien, Reading. Herman was 1993 graduate of Shippensburg High School.  He loved watching football and cheering on his favorite team, the Washington Redskins.  Herman also enjoyed fishing and playing video games. In addition to his mother and her companion, Randy Kercher, he is survived by his son, Austin Yoh, three daughter,...

Bradley R. Klare, 33, Pottsville, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 6 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born September 8, 1987, in Pottsville he was the son of the late James and Patricia Klare Sborz. Brad was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and the former McCann School of Business where graduated with an associate’s degree in Computer Business.  He was the owner of the former BK Computer Services, Ashland. Brad would do anything for anyone and always wanted the...

Roger L. Berkheiser, II, 62, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home. Born in Pottsville on January 4, 1959, he was a son of the late Roger L. Berkheiser, I and the late Shirley Mae (Mohl) Berkheiser. Roger was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1976. He was a lifelong supporter of their football team, the Crimson Tide. He enjoyed writing poetry and was an avid sports fan. The Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota...

Ethel M. (Mooney) Black, 85, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. Born July 26, 1935 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jean (McGrath) Mooney. She was a 1954 graduate of the former Tower City High School and was of the Protestant faith. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband William J. Black, Jr. in 2019. She is survived by sons, William J. Black III, Pottsville and David L. Black husband of Joann, Minersville;...

Mildred M. Mengel, 78, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening March 16, 2021, at her residence. Born July 29, 1942, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Catherine (Williams) Maroukis.  She was a Graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic.  She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos with her friends.  She worked at Giant Foods as a cashier for 16 years. In addition to her parents she was...