All Obituaries

Dorothy “Dolly” Parsick, 94, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to and will be announced by Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville.  Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for Dolly’s family.

Anna “Nancy” P. King, 87, of Pottsville passed away Tuesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis., Pottsville. Born July 29, 1933, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Anna K. (Camfield) King. She was a Pottsville Catholic High School graduate and received her RN degree from Atlantic City Hospital. Later retiring in 1995 as an RN at Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville. Ann was a former member of Mary Queen of Peace, Pottsville and a current member of St....

Patrick, D. Moran, 83, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, August 10, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare. Born March 9, 1937 in Palo Alto, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran. Patrick was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pottsville where he was also a trustee and an usher. He was a 1955 graduate of Pottsville High School. Patrick proudly served his country while serving in the United States Army. He began his career...

J. Daniel Reiley, 88, of Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, PA and formerly of  Marco Island, FL entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born March 2, 1932 in Pottsville, PA to Francis Joseph and Ester Burns Reiley.  Dan was raised lovingly by Lorretta Hollister Reiley after his mother died. Dan was a proud graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s University.  After graduating...

Edna G. Brower, 85, Myerstown formerly of Pottsville entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Pottsville June 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arthur “Art” H. and Kathryn (Conrad) Brower. She was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville High School.  She was a member of Grace EC Church, Schuylkill Haven.  She served and taught Sunday School from the age of 16 to the age of 80. Edna retired in 2005 from the...

Joseph J. “Jim” Lowthert, 81, of Minersville passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 15, 1939 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William H. and Berth (Frantz) Lowthert. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Jim retired from the Pennsylvania State Police after 26 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Kitty Schafer; brothers, William, Ray, and Clyde...

Melissa A. “Missy” Zuppert, 45, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Born February 9, 1975 in Ashland, she was the daughter of Edward and JoAnn (Kolenick) Zuppert. She was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair where she participated as a lecture. She was a 1994 Graduate of Blue Mountain High School. While in high school she played the flute and cymbals in the band. After graduation, she worked as an...

Lynn J. (Merchant) Pielacha, 74, of Minersville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her residence. Born January 7, 1946, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Joyce (Brennan) Merchant. She attended Holy Family Church, Minersville, and was a member of the former St Vincent De Paul Parish. Lynn loved cats, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. Lynn graduated from Minersville Area High School and upon graduation started...

Judith A. Rile, 63, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday July 12 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Allentown.  Born September 5, 1956 in Wernersville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Sara Louise (Rehman) Rile. Judith was the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Professor at Penn State Berks.  She also served as the advisor of the Bowling Team, taught FYS courses, taught in the O-LEAD Program and was the Campus’ lead Veterans Certifying Official....

Francis "Vic" J. Vukmanovich, 87, of Pine Grove, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Tremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 10, 1933 in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Anton and Helena (Weidman) Vukmanovich. He was a member of the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville. Francis proudly served his country during the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. Prior to retiring in 2000 he was employed by United Metal Receptacle...