Anthony T. Hughes

Anthony Thomas Hughes, 80, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.

Tony was born in Pottsville on November 21, 1945, a son of the late Anthony T. Hughes, Sr. & Clara Violet (Smith) Hughes.

A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Tony earned an Associate's Degree from Thompson Institute.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, honorably discharged as a SGT.

Employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Tony had worked at Hamburg Center as a Residential Services Aide.

He was a longtime member of the Schuylkill Christian Church, Schuylkill Haven. Tony was also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum.

He was very proud to donate blood regularly.

Tony is survived by his daughters: Andraia Detweiler, Frackville, Jessica Valosin, wife of Christopher, Pottsville; grandchildren: Danielle Guldin, Alexandra Detweiler Sands, Lucian Valosin; great-grandchildren: Logan and Lincoln Guldin, Leighton Sands and 1 on the way; wife, Helena Hughes, nieces and nephews and their families; and friends that are like family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Blaine Hughes and Eva Stone.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, August 10th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, Inc in Pottsville with Rev. Steve Letcavage officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 AM until time of services. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. 

At the family's request, memorial donations in Tony’s memory may be forwarded to Mid-Atlantic Air Museum: 110 Air Museum Drive, Reading PA 19605.

Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.