All Obituaries

Jeanette Schwartz, 79, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Monday evening after her courageous battle with Covid-19. Born July 2, 1940 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Ganunis. She was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville.  In her day she was a hard worker having worked at various factories in the Pottsville area including the former General Cigar, Pottsville Box, HL Miller, and the former Pottsville Hospital. In addition to her...

Barbara Ann Dalvet passed over into God's hands at the seasoned age of 94 on May 27, 2020 at Providence Place, Pine Grove. Born on June 24, 1925 in Pine Grove, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Prudence (Workman) Angst. The home she was born in is located directly in front of Providence Place where she spent her final hours. Barbara was a woman of many talents and was extremely capable of adapting to anything that came her way. During the war, she was forced to...

Edward J. Schoener, 64, Pottsville, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday evening May 21 at St. Luke's University Hospital- Bethlehem Campus. Born December 16, 1955 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Carl and Margaret Schoener. Ed retired from Koch's Turkey Farm, Lewistown Valley, where he worked as a truck driver. He is survived by a daughter Elizabeth Kuzma, wife of Christopher, Dillsburg; granddaughters MaKenna and Nadalee Hein, Dillsburg; sisters Chris Reed and Ann...

William T. Moran, 79, of Pottsville, died Friday May 8 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East Norwegian Campus. He was born in Heckscherville, Schuylkill County, on December 23, 1940 and was the son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret V. (Grace) Moran who owned and operated the Washington Hotel in Minersville. Bill served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.  He was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and was employed as a Postal Clerk by the U.S. Postal Service...

James M. Goodman, 34, St. Clair, was suddenly taken too soon Saturday at his residence. Born November 29. 1985 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Bruce Goodman. He was a 2004 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was employed by Walmart Distribution Center where he worked as a fork lift operator.  An avid gun enthusiast, he looked forward to the upcoming hunting season.  He also enjoyed wood working and spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his loving...

Brian David Hoffman, 61, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his residence. Born on May 2, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Mildred T. (Kutchoodon) Hoffman. Brian was a past member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. He was very handy and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on car and construction. He also enjoy spending time with his dog, Boo. He is survived by his sisters, Carol Ann Kramer and Sandra Louise Murton,...

Jean A. Hannaway, 95, of Pottsville passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville, March 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Abagail Huling. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. After retiring from a Navy ship yard, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family. Especially her daughter Sharon who she spent her entire life with. Jean also enjoyed spending time with her friends going on bingo trips and a good hand of...

Eugene J. Gustitis, 92, of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East Norwegian Campus.  Born on July 24, 1927 in New Philadelphia he was the son of the late John and Helen (Kisalosky) Gustitis. Eugene was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a former member of Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Blythe Township High School. True to his Lithuanian Roots, but dedicated to his adopted parish St. John the...

Diann M. Galvin, 76, of Mount Carbon, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Genesis. Born in Pottsville on November 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Schwartz) Tobin. Diann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and Circle 3 of the church. She enjoyed spending time with her grand-dog, Scruffy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Galvin. Diann is survived by her son, Dave Galvin husband of...

Dorothy (Oakill) Monaghan, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Providence Place, Pottsville. Born in Forestville, December 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Lewsock) Oakill. Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Cass Township high school and went on to pursue a nursing career after completing her education at Ashland State Hospital. As a registered nurse, she was the head of the Pediatric Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville. She had a...