All Obituaries

Edna M. "Ande" Beach, of Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, and formerly of Orwigsburg, went with a grateful heart to her eternal rest on Sept. 2, 2019, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.  Born in Barnstaple, Devonshire, England, April 4, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Ellen Timson Cater.  She was a graduate of Triangle College, and attended St. Mary's School of Nursing, both in London, England. In 1948, at 22, Ande came to New York City with the...

Bettie Lou (Schaeffer) Emerich, 81, of Cressona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1st, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.   Bettie Lou was born in Cressona, PA on November 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Kantner) and Vernon Schaeffer.   She was the wife of Clifford E. Emerich. The couple shared 63 years of marriage.   Bettie Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Drew Schaeffer, and her sisters, Donna Reed and Shirley Hill.   She was a graduate...

John Michael Parry, 26, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, Nov. 2, 1992, he was a son of Sara Parry and Dennis Williams. He attended Blue Mountain High School. John had been previously employed by Alpha Mills, and Roma Pizza. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. John was an avid Yankees fan; and he loved playing video games. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, including his maternal grandmother,...

Helen Cecelia (McDonald) Hartz, 96, passed away Thursday, September 5th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been a resident. Born in Tuscarora, PA on October 10, 1922, she was the third child of the late Thomas J. & Irene (Kennedy) McDonald. Helen was married to Lawrence E. Hartz who passed away in 2001.They lived for most of their lives in Schuylkill Haven, PA.Helen was also predeceased by her brother Thomas J. McDonald and sister Katherine McDonald Beam. Helen was a...

Lovina T. Hahn, 87, of formerly of Cressona, passed away Sunday, September 8th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Merle and Evelyn (Knittle) Thompson. She was the widow of Frederick S. Hahn, who preceded her in death February 18, 2014. Lovina is survived by two daughters, Regina Shappell, & her partner, Leon Klipple, of Nazareth; and Debbie Moser & husband, Ronald, of Pottsville, step-sister, Lori Bondura,...

Annamarie Ricciardi, 75, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, August 29th, at her residence.   Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Anna (Rasmussen) and Frank Jaeger.   She was the wife of Peter Ricciardi.   She was employed by Chase Manhatten Bank, NY.   Annamarie is preceded in death by her brother Frank Jaeger, Jr.   In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Brian, daughter Kerry, two grandchildren and brother...

Donald J. Burns, 84, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 27th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on March 19, 1935, he was a son of the late Frank M. & Camillus M. (Garrigan) Burns. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Mary Ann (Puzauskie) Burns. Don was a graduate of St. Stephen High School, Class of 1953.He also graduated from American Institute of Banking, and Ford School of Business. He had been employed...

Nedra A. (Miller) Zimmerman, 79, of Friedensburg, passed away Saturday, August 31st, peacefully, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.   Nedra was born on December 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Phyllis (Boyer) and Harry Miller.   She was the wife of the late Donald Zimmerman.   In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Larue Yeich.   Nedra was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Edward V. Heck, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Schuylkill Haven, April 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Doris (Hollenbush) and William F. Heck. He was the widower of Rojean (Witmer) Heck. He was a member of Auburn Church of God, Auburn. He worked as a self- employed carpenter. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Heck. Edward is survived by a son, Edward D....

Gary L. White, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, at his residence. Born in Reading, Feb. 24, 1951, he was a son of the late Blanche (Ritz) Blair and Wilbur White. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Clay) White. He served in the Air Force for 13 years and was formerly employed by at Reading Sheet Metal in the maintenance department. He was a member of the American Legion and loved being with family and friends. He enjoyed going fishing and selling toys at flea...