All Obituaries

Richard E. “Dimmer of Pottsville entered into eternal rest at his residence, Tuesday morning October 12, 2021. Born on October 31, 1935 in the village of Mary D, he was the son of the late Clarence and Clara Leymeister.  After graduating from the former Orwigsburg High School, he enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea and then later joined the Reserves.  He was active in many organizations which include West End Hose Co., Pottsville, Mary D Fire Co., Strausstown Rod...

Rebecca Jean Kanger, 56, formerly of Palo Alto, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 23, at Pruitt Health Center—Crestwood, Valdosta GA.    Born August 21, 1965, she was the daughter of Katherine (Wertz) Kline and Lawayne Kline.    She was preceded in death by her grandparents Joseph and Katharine Wertz. After graduating from Pottsville Area High School Class of 1983, she enrolled in the former Franklin Academy and successfully earned her CNA...

Gerard F. Clark, 64, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at Lehigh Valley-East. Born July 18, 1957 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John L and Rita (Eagan) Clark. He was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace RC Church, Pottsville. Gerard was last employed at the Schuylkill County Court House where he worked in the maintenance department.  Prior to the working at the Court House, he worked at the PA Steel Foundry for 26years until it’s closure...

Heaven welcomed a one of a kind angel in the early morning hours of September 15th, 2021. While many hearts broke at the news, Catherine "Penny" Regnier, 73, of Minersville died at peace, having her sons, Russ and Devo holding her hands as she entered through the “pearly” gates. The sun shone a little brighter in Shenandoah on the day Penny was born - June 16, 1948. An innately kind and fun-loving soul, Penny was the daughter of the late Michael and Doris (Randall)...

Judith A. “Judy” Brennan, 76, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Friday evening at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born August 31, 1945 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen (Haney) Sirko. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, the late Michael J. Brennan, Sr. on June 4, 2014. Judy will be deeply missed by her sons Michael J., Jr....

Phyllis J. Fehr, 93, died September 6th at Schuylkill Center. Born May 6, 1928 in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Author and Olive (Bischoff) Paul. She will be missed by her dear friend JP (John Powers). Private funeral services and interment have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville.   Kindly send donations in memory of Phyllis to Dustin’s Adventureland PO Box 132 Pottsville PA 17901.   Please visit...

Eileen E. Kosta, 86, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Sunday September 5th at Providence Place, Pottsville. Born June 21, 1935 in New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gavula) Greene. Eileen was a Graduate of Bryant High School, NY; member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville; and a member of the Schuylkill County Country Club and the former Pottsville Club. Eileen worked alongside her husband the late Russell F. Kosta as Vice President of...

Margaret “Marlene” (George) Kriner, 85, of Norwegian Twp., passed away Saturday, August 21, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Minersville on May 13, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Clara (McClure) George. Marlene was a 1954 graduate of Minersville Area High School where she had a permanent place on the Honor Roll.  She loved music and played the violin and piano in the High School Orchestra. She went on to become a Registered Nurse,...

Apryl L. Lesher-Wallace, 54, St. Clair, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at her home with her family by her side. Born June 1, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Castiglione and the late Mary L. Lesher Harris. Apryl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.  She worked as a CNA both in local care homes and also in private duty. Apryl will be missed by all who have were lucky to have known her, but she will be especially missed by her husband...

Our Heavenly Father called Heather Lewis peacefully home on August 16, 2021.   Heather was born in Pottsville on July 4, 1973, to Robert and Dana (Ward) Lewis. She followed her dreams and resided in Florida for the past decade.    A graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Heather earned her RN from The Reading Hospital School of Nursing and her BSN from Kutztown University. She worked in multiple medical and rehabilitative facilities providing unwavering care and...