All Obituaries

Geraldine Mildred Hartranft, 89, passed away Thursday, January 16th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, PA, where she had been a resident.     Born in Pottsville, PA on April 8, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Alice (Millinger) Clocker.   She was the widow of Kenneth R. Hartranft, her loving husband of 64 years.   In addition to her parents and husband, Gerry is also preceded in death by her brothers: Albert, & Luke, and her sister,...

Dale W. Ferrier, 96, of Cressona, died Thursday, January 16th, at Lebanon Valley Home, Annville, PA.   Dale was born in DuBois, PA on June 12, 1923, a son of the late Ora (Walk) and William Ferrier.   He was the husband of Betty I. (Heberling) Ferrier, to whom he was married 70 years.    Dale was a graduate of Cressona High School and attended technical school, prior to joining the US Air Corps. He served during World War II.   He was a member of St. Mark's...

Ann L. Kaledas, 59, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 14th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA.        Born in Pottsville on June 22, 1960, she was a daughter of the late George & Jean (Clouser) Rinda.       She was the wife of Anthony R. Kaledas, Jr.       Ann was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1978.       She was formerly employed by TNT Deli.       Ann was a member of...

Bruce Allen Croneberger, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, January 13th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.    Born in Friedensburg, PA on April 27, 1933, he was a son of the late John Kenneth & Helen Rebecca (Heffner) Croneberger.   He was the husband of Shirley Rose (Felty) Croneberger, whom he married February 15, 1953 and would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this year.    Bruce graduated from Schuylkill Haven High...

Charles W. Bickleman, 86, of Pottsville, passed away January 15, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.  He is survived by a daughter, son-in-law, son, and grandchildren.  Private graveside services will be conducted at the family's convenience.

Daniel Joel Eisenhauer, 78, of North Manheim Township, PA, passed away Thursday, January 9th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident.     Born in Pottsville, PA on May 27, 1941, he was a son of the late Daniel C. & Evelyn (Baldwin)Eisenhauer.   He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, and was formerly employed in construction.   Daniel served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963. He was a member of the Orwigsburg American...

Debra S. Putt, 63, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, December 26th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.   Born in Middlesex County, NJ on January 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Violet Evelyn (Weist) and John Adam Bowers.  She was the wife of William J. Putt.  She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona and was a bingo buddy.  She was formerly employed by at Rest Haven as an aide and the Walk In Shoe Company and Kepner...

John Patrick (Reiley) Brennan, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, at his home with family.  Born May 29, 1943, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John P. Brennan Sr. and Faye Hendricks Brennan and, after his parents' deaths, was raised by the late Andrew B. Reiley and Margaret Peg Reiley.  He graduated from Nativity BVM in 1961 before working at Wapinsky Cleaners and then acting as the owner/operator of a Capital Bakery bread truck. He went on to...

Georgia Mae Sandler, 81, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence.   Born in Cape Girardeau, MO, November 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Lillian H. (Schaeffer) Barber. She was the wife of the late Merlin M. Sandler to whom she was married 54 years.   Georgia grew up in Old Appleton, MO and is a graduate of Perryville High School, MO.She was employed at First National Bank in Perryville and later at Miners National Bank in...

Mae O. Matz, 90, formerly of Cressona, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.   Born in Cressona on May 20, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John H. & Carrie (Eifert) Matz.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two brothers: Leonard, & Carson Matz.Mae was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She was a former member Bethany Christian Fellowship Church,...