Jan 7, 2017

Gerald M. Haas, 86, of RD Pottsville, passed away peacefully Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in Pottsville, Oct. 16, 1930, he was a son of the late John A. and Catherine Gallagher Haas. He was the husband of Mary Jane Lord Haas, to whom he was married for 61 years. He was a member...

Jan 3, 2017

Arthur R. "Bob" Lane, 73, of Cressona, formerly of Easton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3rd, at his resi dence.

Art was born in Grove City, Ohio on July 30, 1943, a son of the late Alice P. (Allen) and Harold Vincent Lane.

He was the husband of Nancy B. (Greig)...

Jan 3, 2017

Zella I. Jackson, 87, formerly of Arnot's Addition, Saint Clair, passed away Tuesday at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident. Born in Pine Grove, Oct. 23, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Martha Nagle Brown. She was widowed twice, by first husband, Alfred Jacoby Sr., and second husband, Alvin Jackson...

Dec 28, 2016

Jeanette I. Krammes, 88, of Wayne Township, passed away Wednesday, December 28th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Wayne Township on September 29, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Paul F. Clauser, Sr. & Luella E. (Schaller) Clauser.

She was the loving wife to Allen E. Krammes,...

Dec 27, 2016

Jean Schoffstall, 88, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, December 27th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

She was born in New Brunswick, Canada on August 12, 1928.

She attended First Baptist Church, Pottsville, and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #424.

She was formerly employed...

Dec 26, 2016

Jane A. Weiss, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Monday in her daughter's arms. Born in Mill Creek, June 27, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Emily Erdman Feeley. She was the widow of Richard H. "Dick" Weiss, who passed away Dec. 21, 1995. Jane was a former member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church...

Dec 25, 2016

Michael H. "Mickey" Oler, Jr., 83, of Branchdale, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family at his home. Born in Mar Lin, April 20, 1933, he was a son of the late Michael Oler Sr. and Elizabeth Bondura Oler. He was the loving husband of Margaret A. "Toot" Jester Oler. Michael was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class...

Dec 24, 2016

Gail M. Ebert, 70, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, Lehigh County.

Gail was born in Pottsville, PA on March 22, 1946, a daughter of the late Mabel and Anthony M. Wallace.

She was the wife of Theodore R. Ebert. to whom she was married 42 years....

Dec 24, 2016

Russell L. Peiffer, 90, of Summit Station, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at his residence.

Russell was born in Summit Station, PA on July 19, 1926, a son of the late Annie  (Schaeffer) and William  Peiffer.

He was the husband of Florence "Mae"  (Edwards) Peiffer.

He was a member of St. Paul's United...

Dec 24, 2016

David  L. Somers Jr, 84, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at home.

David  was born in Palo Alto, PA on June 8, 1932, a son of the late Martha (Graham) Somers and David  L. Somers Sr..

He was the widower of Ethel "Midge"   (Griffiths) Somers. who died May 13, 2013

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Dec 18, 2016

Margaret G. Long

Margaret G. Long, 92, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, December 18th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg.

Margaret was born in Deiberts Valley, Schuylkill Haven,  on March 11, 1924, a daughter of the late Susan (Teplon) and John  Gaydos.

In addition to her husband, Robert...

Dec 15, 2016

Pamela Ruth Achey, 68, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, December 15th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on January 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Edward G. & Elizabeth M. (Bair)  Witman.

Pamela was a 1965 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High...

Dec 13, 2016

Edward M. Tkacik Sr., 93, of Cressona, passed away Tuesday at his residence. Born in Beaver Falls, Sept. 1, 1923, he was a son of the late John and Mary Ondrusek Tkacik. He was the widower of Eleanor Mitsky Tkacik, who passed away Jan. 22, 2002. Edward was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. He...

Dec 13, 2016

David E. Moyer, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 13th, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Pottsville on November 1, 1938, he was a son of the late Essenial & Clara (Richards) Moyer.

He was the husband of Georgene E. (Rushanan) Moyer, whom he married June 28, 1969.

Dec 12, 2016

Kenneth S. Frehafer Jr., 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away unexpectedly Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Kenneth S. Sr. and Bertha Shaw Frehafer. After graduating from Schuylkill Haven High School, he went on to earn bachelor and master degrees in education from Penn State University. He...

Dec 12, 2016

Catherine E. "Aunt Dolly" Galetz, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Orwigsburg Center-Genesis Healthcare, surrounded by her family. Born in Rausch Creek, Tremont Township, Oct. 5, 1921, Catherine was a daughter of the late Robert and Ida Knapp Deitrich. She graduated from Branch Township School, Llewellyn, Class of 1940. Catherine and her husband, Albert "Al" Galetz, were...

Dec 6, 2016

Marilyn A. Beck, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 6th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, to her heavenly home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus..

Marilyn was born in Pottsville, on July 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Lester & Anna (Walleisa) Ney.

She was the wife...

Dec 5, 2016

Marie M. Moyer, 90, passed away Monday, December 5th, at Pine Brook Personal Care Facility, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Born in Auburn on October 6, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Monroe & Pearl (Ditzler) Noecker.

She was the widow of Raymond S. "Scott" Moyer.

Marie was a...

Dec 5, 2016

Jeanne V. Kramer, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Jeanne was born in Auburn, Dec. 8, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Meta Reinheimer Sweigert. She was the widow of Joseph Dabashinsky. She was a former member of the Auburn Church of God. Jeanne was a graduate of Auburn High...

Dec 2, 2016

Alvin M. "Fritz" Schaeffer Jr., R.N., 75, of Pine Grove, died Friday at home. He was born Sept. 5, 1941, in Ravine, a son of Kathryn I. Rump Schaeffer and Alvin M. Schaeffer. He resided in Pine Grove for his entire life. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric Scott Schaeffer, in 1978; his father in 1987,...