All Obituaries

Debra Mae Martz, 61, of Saint Clair, PA, passed away Monday, July 6 in her home, due to losing her battle to cancer. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, on November 1, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Lucille Shoener. Debra was a 1976 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. She recently worked at the Lehigh Valley Hospital (formally known as Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center) for over 30 years as a physical therapist aide. Debra was a past member of the First United...

Dean Andrew Boe, 55, of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, July 1, at his best friend and companions' home in Minersville. Born Aug. 26, 1964, in Pottsville, he was a son of Edith (Schneck) Boe, of Pine Grove, and Paul Boe, of Hegins. Dean was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and Penn State University, where he received an associates degree in micro computer engineering. He served in the Army with the Army Rangers and worked for various companies as an electrical engineer. In...

  Anthony Horney, Jr., 57, of Auburn, passed away Monday, June 22nd, at his residence in Lake Wynonah.     Born in Lebanon on February 4, 1963, a son of Anthony Horney, Sr. and his wife Roberta of Steelton, and the late Judith (Kapp) Horney.     He and his wife, Lisa White were married for 26 years and shared a passion for family time at the beach, sports and a good laugh.     Anthony was a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High...

John E. "Jack" Witman  John E. "Jack" Witman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, June 29th, at his residence.  Born in Pottsville, on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Dorothy (Luckenbill) and Earl Witman.  He was the husband of Kathleen J. (Houchek) Witman.  Jack was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, then he attended Mansfield University where he received his bachelors degree in Education. He was employed at Blue Mountain High...

Christine Marie Steele, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.    Christine was born in Pottsville on March 4, 1963, a daughter of the late Mary Jane (Porter) and Ronald Lynch.  She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and formerly employed by Hollander Sleep Products, Pottsville.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother David...

Crystal L. Rausch, 50, of Pottsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 20, in Foster Township. Born Dec. 27, 1969, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Mary L. (Lengle) Donton, Orwigsburg, and Milton Rausch. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Russell and Helen Rausch. Crystal is survived by two daughters, Nicole Rose, of Ada, Ohio, Jessica, wife of William Rovinsky, of Marion Heights; a son, Dakota Rausch, of Marion Heights; grandchildren...

 Uriah H. Miller, of Cressona, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 22nd at the age of 82.      Born in Landingville, on October 3, 1937, a son of the late Mary Jamison and Edwin Miller.     He was the widower of Hilda (Pales) Miller.   He was formerly employed by Central Penn Paper as a salesman and last worked for WARDS Cleaning Services.     Uriah is survived by his children, Kent (Amy) Miller of Tarrytown, NY...

Lester Zimmerman, 78, of Willow Lake, North Manheim Township, husband of the late June "Tootles" L. Gradwell Zimmerman, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born Oct. 6, 1941, he was a son of Martha Zimmerman. He worked over 30 years for Greentree Transportation/Quaker Express as a truck driver. He was owner/operator of the family business, Zimmerman Trucking, which he shared with his late wife and son, Todd Sr., who also worked and took over the...

Adele B. Gipe, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Providence Place, Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill Haven on September 2, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Alberta (Ney) Powell. She lived in Schuylkill Haven most of her life and was a 1946 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing.  She worked at Wernersville State Hospital, Southern Schuylkill County Visiting Nurse Association and the former...

 Ronald Billie, 76, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, May 29th, at his residence in Florida.  Born in Frackville, on March 8, 1944, a son of the late Julia Galida and Michael Billie.  He was the husband of Connie (Bowe) Billie.  He served in the U.S. Navy as an E-4 in the Vietnam War.   He was a repairman at PP&L.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Casey Lynn, two sons Ron Billie and Shannon Dewald. Services and...