All Obituaries

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helena K. Naydock, 90, of Orwigsburg.  She passed on Sunday, May 15th in Seton Manor where she was a resident for 5 years.  Born in New Castle, DE May 22, 1931, Helena was the daughter of the late Jennie (McHugh) and Edward Dubois Sparks.  She was the youngest of 8 children. Helena was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing.  She worked as a registered nurse at...

Linda M. Surovcik, 78, Orwigsburg, Formerly of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 8 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia. Born May 1, 1944 in Riverside CA, she was the daughter of the late James and Ester (Wilt) DeSalle. She retired from the former Higgins Real Estate Agency where she had worked as a real estate agent.  She was of the Catholic faith and had attended St. Mary’s RC Church, Hamburg. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jane E. Kopina, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 27 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born December 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Edward Fessler. Mrs.  Kopina attended Pottsville Schools and was employed in various fields including the garment industry. In 1995/1996 she attended Reading Area Community College and graduated from the Pilot Program.  Mrs. Kopina relocated to Wyomissing and was employed by The Hylands of Wyomissing, Manor...

Norman F. Kline, Jr., 90, Pottsville, died Monday at St. Luke’s- Geisinger, Orwigsburg. Born June 14, 1931, in Pottsville, he was one of eleven children of the late Norman, Sr. and Stella (Keeney) Kline.  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville and a life member of Yorkville Hose and a member American Hose, Pottsville.  He proudly served in the US Army National Guard as a staff sergeant.  He retired from the former Phillips-Van Huesan Corp. where he worked...

Nancy Marie (Ost) Mahall, 87, Pottsville died Wednesday, March 23 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East. Born August 18, 1934 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Anna (Houser) Ost. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville; the Beta Sigma Sorority; and played cards in the Bridge Club. Nancy was a social butterfly and loved helping others by volunteering her time to local charities.  She was a good listener and a master of puzzles.  She also...

Edna H. Laubenstine, 94, formerly of Pottsville, currently of Pine Brook Assisted Living Center, Orwigsburg died Saturday, March 12 at St. Luke’s Geisinger. Born in Pottsville, March 24 1927, she was the daughter of the late George P. Heinly, Sr. and Mary Kendrick Heinly. She was a Pottsville High School graduate Class of 1944 and the Ford School of Business.  She attended the American School of Banking and Penn State Bunker Hill Center. She worked at the Pennsylvania National...

Susan R. Krasinski, 66, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 11 at her residence. Born November 23, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Krasinski and the late Shirley (Gaskins) Plefka. Susan was a 1973 graduate of Minersville Area High School and worked as a nurses aid.  She was a member of River Church, Pottsville.  She enjoyed going to the Pottsville Pool, taking bus trips and loved to read. She is survived by a son Jason Kemfort husband of Ellie, FL;...

Betty Louise (Brower) Gerber, 103, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 8 at Luther Ridge, Pottsville. Born January 14, 1919 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Gertrude Brower. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and the former Empire Beauty School, Pottsville.  She was member of Bethany Fellowship Church, Cressona.  Betty worked as a clerical assistant at Bob Miller Cheverolet and also at the former Pottsville Club. In addition to her...

Francis "Fritz" Gavaletz, 83, Pottsville entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 27 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born August 19, 1938 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Verbosh) Gavaletz. Fritz was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was a life member and past Commander of AMVETS Post 180, Life Member of the West End Hose...

Vincent Terraciano, 57, Pine Grove died unexpectedly Friday, February 25 at his residence. Born July 13, 1964 in Jim Thorpe, he was the son of the late Vincent Terraciano, Sr. and the late Flora Dee (Griffen) Doyne. He was currently employed by Guilford Mills and Turkey Hill, Pine Grove.  He had previously worked at Hydro for over 30 years and at the former Hills Department Store, Cressona.  Vince loved helping others.  He volunteered with Meals on Wheels, worked with...