Dec 10, 2020

Karl Jay Lyons, 78, of Humble, TX, passed away Thursday, December 10th, at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.

Born in Pottsville, PA on October 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Dr. Ralph & Arlene Mae (Schwenk) Lyons.

He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from...

Dec 9, 2020

Marilyn A. Matthias, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in Pottsville, on November 19, 1936, a daughter of the late Elsie (Whie) and James  Freeman.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her companion Robert Lewis.

She is survived by her children...

Dec 6, 2020

William F. O'Neill, Sr., 89, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 6th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on September 20, 1931, a son of the late Rose A (Fishola) and David J. O'Neill. He was the widower of Dorothy A. "Dolly" (Holzer) O'Neill, who passed away October 9, 2016. He served in the U.S. Army and in 1955,...

Dec 4, 2020

Leslie Ann McClain, 41, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 4th, at her residence.

Born in Philadelphia, on May 18, 1979, a daughter of Betty P. (Schaeffer) and Sterling Boyer, Schuylkill Haven.

She was the widow of Thomas McClain, who passed away in 2011.

Leslie was...

Dec 4, 2020

On December 4, 2020 Kenneth “Sam” Schappell  99 passed away peacefully at Pinebrook Personal Care Home, Orwigsburg.   Born August 18, 1921, in Cressona, he was the son of the late Clara (Wolfe) and Clarence Schappell.

Sam graduated from Cressona High School and was a member of St. Mark’s UCC Church, Cressona.

In additional to his...

Dec 3, 2020

Dr. Herbert C. Rubright, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, December 3rd, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Frackville, on September 21, 1928, a son of the late Eva (White) and Harry Rubright.

He was the husband of Dolores S. (Young)...

Dec 2, 2020

Darrell Claude Koch, 47, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 2nd, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, on April 5, 1973, a son of the late Eugene Koch and Beverly (Strouse) Koch Zacek, Orwigsburg.

He was the husband of Jennifer M. Koch.

He was...

Dec 2, 2020

Donald N. (Pete) Palmer of Bouckville, NY and more recently, Schuylkill Haven, PA passed on to be with the Lord December 2nd, 2020 in Reading, PA.

Pete was born in Heshbon, PA on February 17th, 1928 to Russell D. and Ruth R. (Rich) Palmer. He attended Armagh Schools. After high school, Pete joined the Air Force Air...

Dec 2, 2020

Diane L. Ensminger, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, December 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, on October 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Gloria (Stoffregen) Searle and Charles Searle, Sr. She was the widow of Harvey D. Ensminger, who passed away January 2, 2014. She was formerly employed as a weaver at...

Nov 30, 2020

Elizabeth M. Hahner, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.

Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Julia E. (Moore) and John McCready.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Nativity BVM and a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

Nov 30, 2020

Corey Allen Flecha, 48, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, November 30th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on July 3, 1972, he was a son of the late Pablo & Grace Mary (Potts) Flecha. Corey attended Blue Mountain High School Corey was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #134. He had served as...

Nov 28, 2020

Clint Lee Rarick, 28, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Born April 6, 1992, in Allentown, he was a son of Gail G. (Gerberich) and Jeffrey L. Rarick.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg. He was last employed...

Nov 26, 2020

Craig A. Sterner, 50, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, November 26th, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pottsville on December 15, 1969, he was a son of Robert F. & Susan M. (Bunn) Sterner, Schuylkill Haven. Craig attended UCP/Avenues from age 2 to 6; and graduated from the Schuylkill IU 29 in 1991....

Nov 24, 2020

Steven M. Miller, 38, of Philadelphia, and formerly Schuylkill Haven, PA, was freed from the powers of addiction on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020. He was an amazing man who walked through life with a smile on his face and sunglasses. Steve loved all Philadelphia sports, music, sneakers, hats, but more than anything, his family and children. Taliah and Alex...

Nov 20, 2020

Paul Donton Paul Donton, 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, November 20th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill Haven, on January 22, 1943, a son of the late Catherine (McCovak) and Levi Donton. He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was employed by the former Reider's Shoe Factory and was a caretaker at...

Nov 20, 2020

Marie F. Hochgertel, 93, Pottsville, passed away Friday, November 20th, at home. Born in Pottsville, PA on November 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Theresa (Homer) and Irvin Colclough. She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School in 1945 and a graduate of Ford School of Business in 1946. Prior to the birth of her children she...

Nov 13, 2020

Eleanor T. Barbetta Hughes, 98, of formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, November 13th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident since 2015.

Born in Mount Carbon on April 13, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Isadore "James' & Maria (Luongo) Barbetta.

She was the widow of...

Nov 13, 2020

LaMar R. "Fuzz" Schaeffer, 75, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born Aug. 8, 1945, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Paul and Ruth (Reigle) Schaeffer.

He was the husband of Betty M. (Reed) Schaeffer. The couple just celebrated 55 years of marriage July...

Nov 12, 2020

Charles L. Bolton Charles L. Bolton, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, November 12th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill Haven, on December 4, 1938, a son of the late Emanuel & Thelma (Aungst) Bolton. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1956. He was formerly employed...

Nov 11, 2020

Mark Andrew DellaMonica, Jr., 35, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, November 11th, in North Manheim Twp. Born in Pottsville, on February 18, 1985, a son of Susan Michelle (Cook) and Mark A. DellaMonica, Sr. He was employed at Lehigh Valley Dairy and previsouly at JDM.

He loved fishing, and riding motorcycles and spending time with...