All Obituaries

Brian S. Galen, 50, of Pottsville,  passed away Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. Brian was born in Pottsville, on December 18, 1971, a son of Sherwood Galen of Limerick and the late Bonita (Seigfried) Galen, and was a 1990 graduate of the Schuylkill Valley High School. He last worked as a plumber for Kay Builders in Allentown.  Brian was an all around handyman who used his skills of carpentry and plumbing to tinker around his house and help others.  He enjoyed Harley's and...

Gary R. McCall, 66, of Pottsville,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22nd,  2022 at his residence. Gary was born in Pottsville on May 26, 1956, a son of the late Kay (Spotts) and Robert  McCall. He was a graduate of the Pottsville High School. Gary was a hard working man who worked in the construction industry, prior to working for and retiring from the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville.   He was a fan of all things Philadelphia, including the Eagles and...

John Sedor of Kaska passed away on Sep 12, 2022. As per John's wishes, all services were held privately.

Betty Ann (Esposito) Torresani, 85, formerly of Drums, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at The Corrigan House, Hazleton. Born August 1, 1937, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Mary (Cusat) Esposito. Betty Ann worked at Brills Dress Shop and until her retirement she was a clerk at Greco Pharmacy in Freeland and Hazleton for several years. Betty Ann was known for her sense of humor. She was a member of Most Precious Blood...

Rosa A. (Alfonsi) Lilley, 82, formerly of St. Clair, of Seltzer, passed away peacefully on September 4, at her residence.   Born in Pottsville, on November 25, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (DiFelice) Alfonsi   Rosa worked for Kmart of Chambersburg, for many years before retiring.   She was a member of St. Clair of Assisi in St. Clair, and was a lifetime member of Saint Joseph’s Church, Pottsville, where she enjoyed volunteering...

Yunling Lou, 85, of Pottsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Harbin, China, on May 21, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Fenglin Lou and Yuqing Zhang. Yunling enjoyed painting, playing piano and the harmonica. She was active in the Pottsville Senior Center. Prior to retirement, she worked for as an accountant. Yunling is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, ChengCheng Tang; son, Louyang Tang, and wife, Ying...

Robert E. Mullen, 79, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Jul 21, 2022, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville. There will be no services. 

James M. Cook, 61, of Pottsville, passed away on July 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pottsville on November 2, 1960, he was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Russel) Cook. James was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Phila. Sixers, Phila. Eagles, Phila. Phillies, and Phila. Flyers. He enjoyed spending time fishing and going to the casino. He was employed by Precision Air, Pottsville, and was a member of the Salvation Army Pottsville...

Patricia A. Burinsky, 80, of Middleport, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born on October 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Schurr) Tray.  She was of the catholic faith, and a retired seamstress. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by two brothers, John Robert Tray and Joseph Michael Tray; two sister-in-laws, a niece, and a nephew.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband,...

Charlotteann A. (Weller) Petlansky, 84, formerly of Pottsville, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home. Born in Pottsville on October 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Florence A. (Bohler) Weller. She graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1955. Charlotteann attended Alvernia University as a senior citizen. Charlotteann worked in the family’s business, The Weller’s Bicycle Shop, for many years. She worked for the Schuylkill...