All Obituaries

Jay Robert "Bob" Spotts, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Wayne Township. Jay was born in Pottsville, Nov. 5, 1950, a son of the late Ida Irene Herring and Jay Robert Spotts. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Bazar Spotts. They were married for 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven, Buck Ridge Hunting Camp and Friedensburg Fire Company. Jay's greatest pleasures were hunting, running and spending...

John Anthony Pugliese, 64, of Auburn, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 16th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Hazleton, PA on December 14, 1954, he was a son of the late Frank Pugliese & Theresa (Ryba) Pugliese Washko. He was the husband of Alfreda M. Pugliese. John graduated from Hazleton High School, Class of 1973, and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. John retired from Frackville State...

Hilda Esther Boyer Yeager, 95, passed away Monday, January 14th, at Towne Centre, a StoneRidge Retirement Living Community, Myerstown, PA, where she had been a current resident.  Previously, she resided at Schoolyard Square, Pine Grove, since 2015. Hilda lived most of her life in the Lewistown Valley.  She was born to Claude Boyer & Helen (Fegley) Burkheiser Boyer, in their farm house in Lewistown Valley on December 31, 1923. She was the widow of Lloyd H. Yeager, who passed...

Doris Margaret Hetrich, age 91, of Bern Township, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 19th, at Reading Hospital Tower Health, West Reading, Pa. Born March 4, 1927, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Jennie (Lutz) Trout. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Forrest W. Hetrich, whom she married August 20, 1949. Raised in Hyde Park, Doris attended Muhlenberg High School. Doris was an avid homemaker, baker and entertainer. She loved animals especially her...

Paul D. Ebert, Sr., 86, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, January 14th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Cressona on November 16, 1932, he was a son of the late Albert F. & Mamie P. (Neidlinger) Ebert. Paul is now finally reunited with the love of his life, Joyce I. (Voydik) Ebert, who he affectionately referred to as his "old lady". He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and had proudly served in the U. S. Army. Paul...

Diana R. Weaver, 74, of Friedensburg, passed away on Jan. 18 at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Pottsville, Jan. 6, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Zimmerman Wise. She was the wife of Jack E. Weaver Sr., whom she married Oct. 10, 1964. Diana was a graduate of Pine Grove High School, Class of 1962. She was a member of Auburn Church of God, Auburn. In addition to her parents, Diana is preceded in death by her stepsons, Jack E. Weaver Jr. and Randy Weaver; grandsons,...

Howard L. Dry, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, January 14th, at his residence, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Pottsville, PA on January 8, 1944, he was a son of the late George H. & Margaret A. (Windish) Dry. He was the husband of Dorothy E. (Bauers) Dry. The couple shared 51 years of marriage. Howard was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1961.He received his doctorate from New York School of Chiropractic. He was employed as a teacher...

Merle "Tiny"Brensinger Merle "Tiny" Brensinger, 93, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, January 5th, at his residence. Born in Auburn,on September 27, 1925, a son of the late Maude (Kramer) and Walter Brensinger. He was the widower of Helen S. Brensinger. He served in the U.S. Army as a Pvt. and was formerly employed by at the Fairmont Foundry, Hamburg. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by siblings Mark, Marl, Merlin, Allen, Ernest, Christine, Ina and...

Janet I. "Jan" Kleffman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Castle,on April 11, 1945, a daughter of the late Esther C. (Hunt) and Chester F. Stewart. She was the wife of Edgar F. Kleffman, to whom she was married for 51 years. She was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville, the PASDEA (Pottsville Area School District Education Association) and was the advisor of...

Carol J. Readinger, 83, of North Manheim Township, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospice, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. Born in North Manheim Township, Dec. 5, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John and Izola Riegel Trumbo. She was the wife of Claude E. "Bud" Readinger. She was a member of Faith Reformed United Church of Christ, Landingville and Landingville Fire Company Auxiliary. Carol was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1953, and was last...