Sandra Darcangelo
Dec 7, 2025
Sandra L. Darcangelo, 64, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, December 7th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St. Campus, Pottsville.
Sandra was born in Schuylkill Haven on July 29, 1961, a daughter of the late Paul & Helen (Ziegler) Kramer.
She was a 1979 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School where she participated with the high school marching band...
Helen H. Mindick
Dec 4, 2025
Helen H. Mindick, 95, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, December 4th, at her daughter's residence.
Born in Sybertsville, PA on January 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Nola (Mowery) and Adam Heckrote.
Helen was the widow of Edward Mindick. The couple shared 47 years of marriage together.
She graduated in 1951 from Lankenau School of Nursing.
Helen was employed as...
Harry A. Montgomery
Dec 3, 2025
Harry A. Montgomery, 62, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, December 3rd, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville on August 25, 1963, he was the son of the late Maxine (Huffman) Schaeffer and stepfather, Glenn Schaeffer.
Together 38 years, Harry is survived by his significant other, Lou Ann Correll.
Harry was a 1981 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
He retired as a Supervisor...
Ralph C. Jones
Dec 1, 2025
Ralph Carl Jones, 79, formerly of Schuylkill Haven and originally from Delaware County, passed away Monday, December 1st, at his daughter and caretaker, Christi’s home.
Ralph was born in Chester, PA on November 9, 1946, a son of the late Denny & Josephine (LaSpina) Jones.
He was scouted to the St. Louis Cardinals minor league for baseball but decided to serve in...
Janis M. Blum
Nov 30, 2025
Janis M. Blum, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, November 30th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville on April 17, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Steidle) and George Felker.
Janis was the widow of Earl "Mickey" Blum who passed away in April of 2018.
She was a 1965 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Janis was a...
Thomas A. Pannullo
Nov 27, 2025
Thomas A. Pannullo, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 27th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Mary (Takach) and George Pannullo, and the stepson of the late Jack Falzone.
Thomas was the husband of Debra Lee (Zukosky) Pannullo, with whom he shared...
Jeffrey A. Saylor
Nov 27, 2025
Jeffrey A. Saylor, 55, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, November 27th at home.
Born in Pottsville on March 28th, 1970, he was the son of the late Shirley E. (Driesbach) and Charles J. Saylor.
Jeffrey was a 1991 graduate of Schuylkill IU29.
He was employed in the workshop at Avenues in Pottsville until 2020.
He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church,...
August M. "Buddy" Wise
Nov 26, 2025
August M. "Buddy" Wise, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 26th, at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Jamaica, NY on June 6, 1945, Buddy was the son of the late William & Gloria (Gregory) Wise.
He was the loving companion of Denise A. (Mitchell) Carl for 36 years.
Buddy had been formerly employed by Jetson Direct Mailings, Hamburg...
John H. DiCello
Nov 25, 2025
John H. DiCello, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 25th, at home.
John was born in Pottsville on January 6, 1949, a son of the late Francis & Mary (Hochgertel) DiCello.
He was the widower of Ann Marie (Fronza) DiCello, his loving wife of 22 years.
John was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He was a member of St. Ambrose...
Elizabeth Kathleen "Liz" Shay
Nov 19, 2025
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Elizabeth Kathleen Shay (Liz), on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Liz passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Schuylkill Haven on March 3, 1989. Elizabeth was the adored daughter of Richard and Heidi Shay and Linda Vaughn.
In...
Angela M. Weller
Nov 19, 2025
Angela M. Weller, 60, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 19th at her residence.
Born in Pottsville on April 29, 1965, she was the daughter of Jayne (Umbenhauer) Theal, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Harry Theal.
Angela was married for two years to the love of her life, David A. Weller.
She was a 1983 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Angela bartended...
Ira C. "Ike" Boyer
Nov 18, 2025
Ira C. “Ike” Boyer, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 18th, at Orwigsburg Center.
Born in Coaldale on February 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Catherine (Christ) and Homer Boyer.
Ike was the widower of Rosemary (Fry) Boyer who passed away in 2007.
He attended Cressona High School.
Ike was the owner & operator of Schuylkill Floor Cleaning.
He was...
Marilyn M. Roberts
Nov 14, 2025
Marilyn M. Roberts, 66, of Pottsville, passed away on Friday, November 14th at her residence.
Born in Pottsville on November 26, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Mildred M. (Eckroth) and Charles G. Fisher.
Marilyn attended North Schuylkill High School.
She was employed as a CNA at Hamburg State Hospital.
Marilyn is survived by a sister, Linda Boyer and nieces & nephews:...
Ann G. Bichteman
Nov 12, 2025
Ann G. Bichteman, 96, of Pottsville, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 12th, at her caretaker’s residence.
Born in Feura Bush, NY on September 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Maria (Harz) and Richard Hack, Sr.
Ann was the widow of Albert Bichteman who passed away in 1996.
She was a graduate of Greenville Central High School, New...
Amy E. Fetter
Nov 10, 2025
Amy Elizabeth Fetter, 100, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, November 10th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.
Amy was born in Auburn on October 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Sadie Heberling & Charles Carl.
She was the widow of Robert Fetter who preceded her in death in 1992.
Amy was a 1943 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
She had been employed as...
Curtis L. Freed
Nov 6, 2025
Curtis L. Freed, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Curt was born in Pottsville on January 4, 1955, a son of Lee D. & Joyce (Oswald) Freed, of Orwigsburg.
He was the widower of Joanna (Minnig) Freed who passed away, December 14, 2014.
He is also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tom...
Margaret Ann Diercks
Nov 5, 2025
Margaret Ann Diercks, 84, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, November 5th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Palmerton, on January 13, 1941, a daughter of the late Caroline (Hari) and Arthur Flizack.
She was the widow of George Diercks.
She was a grocery store clerk at various locations.
She is survived by three children: Christine Denning, Auburn, Joseph Kromer,...
Ervin "Jim" Cook
Nov 1, 2025
Ervin "Jim" Cook, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by family.
Jim was born in Pottsville on August 29, 1954 to the late Ervin and Virginia (Long) Cook.
Married 50 years, Jim was the husband of Helen (Eiler) Cook.
He attended Pottsville Area High School and eventually went on to work at...
Betty I. Ferrier
Oct 31, 2025
Betty I. Ferrier, 96, formerly of Cressona, went home to Jesus on Friday, October 31st at Celebration Villa in Lebanon.
Born in Friedensburg on March 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Catharine (Kull) and Albert Heberling.
Betty was the widow of Dale W. Ferrier; the couple was married for 71 years.
She was a 1946 graduate of Cressona High School.
Betty...
Ruth A. Short
Oct 27, 2025
Ruth A. Short, 92, formerly of Lake Wynonah, passed away Monday, October 27th, at Franklin Court Senior Living, Quakertown, where she had been a resident.
Ruth was born in Poe, WV on March 17, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Clarence & Bertha (McClung) Winebrenner.
One of eight children, she is preceded in death by all of her siblings, as...