All Obituaries

Esther T. Smith, 95, of Pottsville passed away Thursday morning at Orwigsburg Center. Born November 1, 1924, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Goodman) Smith. Esther was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was a 1942 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School. After graduating she worked for Bell Telephone as a telephone operator. Esther loved going to local bingo events with her sisters and going to local casinos....

Catherine Barton, Pottsville, fell into eternal sleep Wednesday evening January 13 at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill –East. Born December3, 1916 in the village of Black Heath, she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Chernanski) Seador. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  In 2018, Catherine received a citation from both Governor Tom Wolf and The House of Representatives paying tribute to her as she celebrated her 102 birthday. In addition...

Thomas Raymond Quirk, Jr., 68, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville on December 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Shirley (Peffer) Quirk. He attended St. John Catholic School and Pottsville Area High School Thomas served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of the AMVETS and the Buck Fever Rod and Gun Club. For many years he worked as a salesman and bartender in Pennsylvania and New...

Donald W. “Sluggo” Andrews, 88 of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born May 29, 1931 in Phoenix Park, he was the son of the late William C. and Margaret B. (Gwyther) Andrews. He was a 1949 graduate of the former Branch Township High School. After high school he worked briefly at ALCOA before enlisting in the United States Navy. From 1951-1955 he served his country aboard the USS Salem as a 3rd Class gunner’s mate. Donald...

Monette H. Pflueger Treon, 94, formerly of Pottsville, died Tuesday January 7 at Pinebrook Personal Care Facility, Orwigsburg.  Born October 3, 1925 in Fulton Twp. she was the daughter of the late David and Texas (Schlagel) Graybeal. She was a 1943 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School; member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville; and past member of the Pottsville Shade Tree Commission. She was co-owner of the former Treon’s Luncheonette, formerly located in...

Nancy L. (Hawley) Stewart, 84, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Schuylkill Center. Born December 13, 1935 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Evelyn E. (Yocum) Hawley. She was a high school graduate from Pottsville High School. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and Pottsville Lionettes. Nancy was the president of the Pottsville PTA. She enjoyed reading, ceramics, traveling, and loved driving Camaros. She was a history buff. But most of...

Patricia A. Pacenta, 87, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville. Born June 11, 1932, in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Anthony N. and Florence S. (Selgrath) Pacenta. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Patricia was a 1954 graduate of West Chester University where she obtained her teacher degree.  She earned her Master’s Degree in 1960 from Columbia University and later earned her...

Eleanor M. Hammer, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Seton Manor. Born August 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Cecelia (Kilmurray) Hammer. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pottsville. Eleanor was a Pottsville High School graduate, class of 1945. She worked in the garment industry for several years, including Onyx Blouse and retiring from Pine Shirt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister,...

Lester W. “Duke” Riegel, Jr. was born on July 26, 1985. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 7, 2019.   He was the son of Lester W. Riegel, Sr. and the late Elaine Riegel (Mrs. Riegel passed away in December 2011). Duke was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven.   Duke enjoyed camping, the annual pancake breakfast at Tom Schaeffer’s RV Center and the annual “SAM” Christmas Party. He also enjoyed running...

“Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce” Many hearts were broken Friday December 6, as Lorrie Christine Cunningham Botella, 42, and her beloved companion Thor left this world due to the injuries they suffered as a result of a fire at her home in Pottsville. Lorrie was born and raised in Pottsville.  Her sparkle began on December 15, 1976 when she was born to James and Katherine Tray Cunningham, Pottsville.  From that day forward she would forever be her Daddy’s...