All Obituaries

Gemma G. Geary, 62, of Wayne Township, passed away Sunday, January 16 at her residence. Born in Pottsville, on July 27, 1959, a daughter of the late June (Kulp) and Willard Sites. She was the wife of Keith "Butch" Geary. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ Cressona and the Order of the Eastern Star, Cressona Chapter. She was very involved in the Relay for Life for over 20 years. She was the captain of the Renninger’s Make A Wish Team. She ran a...

Joanne Marie Yarrish, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Saint Clair, PA on January 7, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hoffer) Burke, wife of the late Joseph T. Burke. She was the widow of John J. Yarrish who passed away in 1972. In addition to her parents, Joanne is also preceded in death by her brother, John A. Zelinsky. She attended St. Clair schools. Joanne retired...

Glenda J. Gehman, 67, of Mohrsville, PA, passed away Sunday, January 16th, at home.    Born in Pottsville, PA on October 19, 1954, she was a daughter of Glenn Kerschner, of Cressona, and the late Jane (Mengel) Kerschner.   She was the loving wife of Dennis M. Gehman.   Glenda was a 1972 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.   She was a member of Salem Belleman's Church, Mohrsville.    Glenda had worked for IBM, and had also worked as a school...

Sean Michael Myers, 45, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 11th, surrounded by his loving family. Sean was married to the love of his life, Erin Marie (Nevadomsky) Myers in 2008. Together, Sean & Erin have a son, Aiden Michael Myers, and twin daughters, Elizabeth Ann Myers & Lily Veronica Myers.   Sean is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Lexandra Elizabeth Myers.   Born in Reading, PA on January 25, 1976, he was a son of the Patricia Ann...

  Steven W. Snyder, 64, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, January 3rd, at his residence.  Born in Pottsville, on July 10, 1957, a son of the late Ethel Christine (Krasnansky)and Joseph W. Snyder. He was the husband of Terry L. (Stoudt) Snyder. He was a member of Faith Church, Orwigsburg, Second Mountain Rod and Gun Club, Deer Lake Fire Co. and Reading Motorcycle Club. He was formerly employed by Reading Alloys as a crew leader.  He was preceded in death by his brother...

Mary Louise Staller, 86, formerly of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born in Pottsville, on Nov. 18, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Schroding) Hughes. She was the widow of David Lee Staller, who passed away in 1996. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her sons, Scott, Keith and David Staller; daughter, Deborah Staller; infant daughter, Kimberly Staller;...

Kenneth W. Wingle, 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, January 3rd, at home unexpectedly.  Born in Pottsville on July 17, 1955, he was a son of the late Gerald J. Wingle, Sr. & Blanche G. (Rich) Wingle. He was a 1973 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Kenn was a faithful member of Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, for over 35 years. He played guitar with the music ministry for services each Sunday. He retired from Classtex textile factory, Orwigsburg, in...

Erma A. Phillips, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.  Born in Pottsville on August 21, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Clarence B. & Lillian (Hummel) Ney. She was the widow of Melvin A. Phillips who preceded her in death on November 7, 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, Erma is also preceded in death by her daughter Joanne Phillips Wingle, son-in-law David Wingle, her sister Geraldine...

James E. Dunnigan, Sr., 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, January 9th, at Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Pottsville.    Born in Pottsville on June 16, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph Dunnigan, Sr. & Anna (Buehler) Dunnigan.   He was the husband of Barbara M. (Fritz) Dunnigan. The couple shared 53 years of marriage.   Jim was a 1957 graduate of Pottsville High School.   He served in the U.S. Marines.    Jim was a member...

Dale A. Schaeffer, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born Aug. 4, 1936, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Sadie Schaeffer. He was the widower of Sylvia J. (Koenig) Schaeffer. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church, Cressona, and had served in the Army. He had been employed by Blue Mountain Elementary School as a custodian. In addition to his mother and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings. Dale is...