Aug 16, 2020

Richard F. "Dick" Renninger, 83, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, at home.

Born Jan. 11, 1937, in Auburn, he was a son of the late Marie (Sterner) and Adam Renninger.

He was the widower of Faye I. Renninger, who died June 6, 2011.

He worked in quality vontrol at Omnova, Auburn....

Aug 15, 2020

Charles Ronald Gill

Charles Ronald "Ron" Gill, 89, of Schuylkill Haven was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and Lord on Saturday, August 15th, at the Lutheran Home at Topton. He has been reunited with his beloved wife, Mary Barbara Gill, who passed away in September 2008.

Ron was born...

Aug 12, 2020

M. Jane Madenfort, 88, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, at her residence. Born in Lehighton,on July 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Viola (Hartzell) and Albert Evans. She was the widow of James Madenfort, who passed away in 2017. Jane was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and East Stroudsburg University. She worked as a...

Aug 8, 2020

Elise M. Tonitis, infant daughter of Matthew A. and Stacey M. (Securda) Tonitis of Auburn, passed away prior to birth Saturday, August 8th, at Reading Hospital, Reading.

Surviving are a brother Jacob Tonitis at home; maternal grandparents William and Anne (Andrescavage) Securda of Minersville; and paternal grandparents Brian and Susan (Walakovits) Tonitis of Auburn.

Private...

Aug 5, 2020

Michael J. Nagle, 68, of Pine Grove, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, at his residence.

Born in Reading, on August 26, 1951, a son of the late Elsie (Graeff) and Kenneth T. A. E. Nagle.

He was the husband of Dale D. (Watkins) Nagle.

He was a lifetime member of The Lighthouse Church,...

Aug 4, 2020

Lamar R. Moyer, 87, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St, Pottsville. Born in Pine Grove, on November 12, 1932, a son of the late Catherine (Rehrer) and Paul Moyer. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor M "Hewes" to whom he was married for 64 years. He was a...

Aug 3, 2020

Paul Sterling Kramer, 88, a life-long resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away August 3, 2020 at LVH – Schuylkill East campus.

Born August 21, 1931, Paul was the son of the late Raymond J and Carrie E (Heinbach) Kramer.

Paul was a 1949 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.  He served...

Jul 29, 2020

Wally "The Hulk" Kilraine, 65, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, July 29th, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, on July 30, 1954, a son of the late Helen (Searle) and James  Kilraine.

He was the husband of Norma (Seiders) Kilraine.

He was employed by various companies as...

Jul 28, 2020

Larry D. "Skip" Nagle, 65, of Tremont, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, at his residence.

Born in Reading, on May 30, 1955, a son of the late Kathryn C. (King) Gross and Lawrence Nagle.

He was the owner and operator of his own lawn and garden business.

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Jul 27, 2020

Theresa P. Coreia, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, July 27th, at her residence. Born in Marion Heights, on April 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Rose (Mariano) and Frank Angelo. She was the widow of Joseph Coreia.

She was a former member of Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland (formerly Saint Joseph's), where she was...

Jul 27, 2020

Mary J. Cappel, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, July 27th, at Schuylkill Center, Schuylkill County. Born in Pottsville, on October 20, 1941, of the late Madelyn (Wagner) and William S. Whyte. She was the wife of Ronald Cappel. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1960 and the Ford School of Business in 1961....

Jul 23, 2020

Bonnie Casey Llewellyn, 72, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 23rd, at Providence Place Assisted Living, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, on August 12, 1947, Bonnie was the older daughter of the late Florence (Sheeler) and Thomas Casey.

Bonnie was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1965, and attended Goldey-Beacom College...

Jul 21, 2020

Nathan Earl Gillette, 46, of Folcroft, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21st, at his residence. Born in Chester, on September 26, 1973, a son of the late Darlene "Gypsy" Dugent of Ridley and Gary Gillette of Florida.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Anne and Fred Contino, Sr., of Woodlyn, PA. Nate was a graduate of...

Jul 17, 2020

Katharyne H. Raring, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, July 17, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born Nov. 16, 1927, in Altoona, she was a daughter of Joel and Kathryn Leader Haines.

She was the widow of Joseph Raring, who passed away May 12, 1995.

She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran...

Jul 13, 2020

Catherine Dentosko, 54, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, July 13th, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.  God saw her body was getting tired and saw it best to take her spirit home.

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 8, 1965, a daughter of the late Lillian and Albert Frie.

She was first married to Richard...

Jul 9, 2020

Mary “Granny” Heim Hyde, 92, longtime former resident of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, June 7, 1928, to the late Franklin and Mary Smith Heim.

She was a graduate of Port Carbon High School, Class of 1947.

She was the widow...

Jul 6, 2020

Debra Mae Martz, 61, of Saint Clair, PA, passed away Monday, July 6 in her home, due to losing her battle to cancer.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, on November 1, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Lucille Shoener. Debra was a 1976 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. She recently worked at...

Jul 1, 2020

Allen E. "Buddy" Sweigert Jr., of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Cressona, PA, passed away at Myrtle Beach, SC, on July 1st, 2020.

Allen was born in Pottsville, PA, on January 22, 1947, a son of the late Catherine S. (Kline) and Allen E. Sweigert, Sr.

Al retired from Schuylkill Haven Borough after 26 years...

Jul 1, 2020

Dean Andrew Boe, 55, of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, July 1, at his best friend and companions' home in Minersville. Born Aug. 26, 1964, in Pottsville, he was a son of Edith (Schneck) Boe, of Pine Grove, and Paul Boe, of Hegins. Dean was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and Penn State University, where he received an...

Jun 29, 2020

John E. "Jack" Witman John E. "Jack" Witman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, June 29th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Dorothy (Luckenbill) and Earl Witman. He was the husband of Kathleen J. (Houchek) Witman. Jack was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, then he attended Mansfield University...