Jan 14, 2021

Frances T. Lofton, 89, passed away January 14th at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Born in Camden, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Peter M. & Nellie (Mesevich) Lofton.

In addition to her parents, Frances is also preceded in death by her sister, Rita V....

Jan 13, 2021

William T. Mills, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 13th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Washington DC on August 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Howard Mills & Katherine (Yocum) Mills Zimmerman.

He was the husband of Karen S. (Ryland) Mills.  The couple was...

Jan 12, 2021

Keith Barry Staller, 52, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on December 27, 1968, he was a son of Mary Louise (Hughes) Staller, of Frackville, and the late David Staller. In addition to his father, Keith is also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Brandi Pucci, and brothers:...

Jan 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Shadler, 84, formerly of of Pine Grove, current resident of Seton Manor, Oriwgsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Heilwood, PA on September 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Gerald & Margaret (Altemus) Croyle. She was the wife of Clyde R. Shadler. Barbara was a graduate of...

Jan 9, 2021

June R. Sackett, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, January 9th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Gratz, PA, on June 12, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Murray Williard. She was the widow of Charles R. Sackett, who died May 9, 1999. June retired from Hudson River Psychiatric Hospital, after more...

Jan 8, 2021

Melvin M. "Mush" Gilbert Sr., 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, at home.

Born Dec. 31, 1937, in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Ceylon Sr. and Alice (Moyer) Gilbert.

He was the husband of Mary E. (Schwartz) Gilbert. The couple celebrated 57 years of marriage Oct. 19.

Jan 6, 2021

Carl E. Wildermuth, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born May 17, 1927, in South Manheim Township, he was a son of the late Earl and Celia (Reber) Wildermuth.

Upon graduating from high school, Carl served in the Army.

He had been employed by...

Jan 4, 2021

John (Jack) Rauenzahn, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born June 30th, 1937, he was the son of the late Milton and Arlene Rauenzahn.Preceding him in death was his brother Richard and sister Arlene. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Quinn), two daughters, Lisa (Christopher) Panus and Karen...

Dec 29, 2020

Mildred Krammes, 91, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Orwigsburg, on September 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Emma (Miller) and Furman  Bensinger.

She was the widow of Robert A. Krammes.

She was a member of...

Dec 26, 2020

Betty P. (Schaeffer) Boyer, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born May 19, 1951, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Lois (Romberger) Bosna and Paul Schaeffer.

Betty was the wife of Sterling "Dick" Boyer.

She was a 1969 graduate of Saint...

Dec 26, 2020

John Lester Blickley, fondly known as “Sonny”, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 at the home of his son, Alan, in Breinigsville, PA.  He was born on July 28, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sonny was an avid hunter including both archery and rifle.  He was also a talented sketch artist, freehand tattoo...

Dec 25, 2020

Larry E. Brindle, 73, of Pine Grove, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Born June 7, 1947, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Harry Doyle and Gladys (Shultz) Brindle. He was the husband of Joanne (Shalamanda) Brindle.

Larry was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, and later...

Dec 25, 2020

Thomas Lee Rayburn, loving husband, father, uncle, and son, age 64, of Adamsdale, passed away Friday, December 25th, at home.

Born in Whitehouse Station, NJ on April 29, 1956, he was a son of GayNell (Rayburn) Eads, of Mississippi, and the late Albert Rayburn.

He was the loving husband of Tracy...

Dec 25, 2020

Melanie A. Hess, 58, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 25th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville on December 5, 1962, she was a daughter of Dolores M. (Kerschner) Morgan, of Schuylkill Haven, and the late Kenneth J. Lord.

She was the wife of Duane E. Hess.

Melanie was a...

Dec 21, 2020

Maureen D. Benyaker, 80, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Monday, December 21st, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg , where she had been a resident. Born in Pottsville on May 15, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John J. & Mary E. (Lynch) Smith. Maureen was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, and was a former member...

Dec 21, 2020

Lois J. Wessner, 93, of Auburn passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born June 30, 1927 in Allentown to Russell & Jean (Treby) Meyers.

She graduated from Emmaus High School in 1945. Upon graduation she moved to Auburn where she helped  her mother operate the switchboard for...

Dec 17, 2020

Joanne D. Plaxa, 76, of Auburn, passed away December 17th, 2020, at home, unexpectedly. Born in Frackville, on November 28, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Lottie Snokus. She was the loving wife of John C. Plaxa. They celebrated 53 years of marriage on November 4, 2020. Joanne was a graduate of Frackville High School, class of...

Dec 16, 2020

Richard L. Coller, 60, of Schuylkill Haven PA went to be with the Lord on December 16th, with his son by his side, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on Oct 2nd 1960, a son of Raydelle (Loy) Coller, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Edward Coller.

Richard was a graduate of...

Dec 14, 2020

Todd M. Sterner, 48, of Cressona, passed away Monday, December 14th, at UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.

Born in Pottsville,  on June 27, 1972, a son of Richard Sterner, and his fiance Lu-Ann Header of Schuylkill Haven and the late Patricia (Bickel) Sterner.

He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and...

Dec 12, 2020

Deborah Lea Krause, 65, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, December 12th, at home. Born in Pottsville on August 25, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Melvin & Evelyn (Donton) Reber. She was the wife of Albert Harrison Krause. Deborah attended Schuylkill Haven High School. She was a homemaker and babysat for many years. Deborah was a member...