Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Shirley G. Watcher
Sep 2, 2025
Shirley G. Watcher, 89 of Pottsville, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at home.
She was born on April 27, 1936, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lehman Marks.
She was a member of the former 1st United Methodist Church, Minersville and was a very religious women throughout her life.
Shirley was predeceased her husband, Charles Watcher, Sr.; several siblings, Betty...
Margaret A. Deysher
Sep 1, 2025
Margaret A. Deysher, 60 of Pottsville died Monday, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
She was born March 3, 1965, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Clinton G., Sr. and Mary P. Whalen Deysher.
She was of Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ricardo Casari; a brother, Clinton G. Deysher, Jr., a sister, Terry Blum.
Surviving are her children,...
Frederick L. "Fred" Powers, Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
Frederick L. "Fred" Powers, Jr., 74 Pottsville died Saturday home.
He was born on April 27, 1951, in Pottsville a son of the late Frederick L. Sr. and Dorothy V. Boyer.
He was a 1969 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He worked for the former Pottsville Bleach and Dye Co. in Port Carbon, immediately after graduating high school and until he retired.
Fred...
Marian L. Breslin
Aug 12, 2025
Marian L. Breslin, 94 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:02am in the Homestead Unit at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born August 5, 1931, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late George H. Sr., and Elizabeth Klein Kaiser.
She attended Pottsville High School.
Marian's first job was at H.L. Green. Marian met and married a United States Marine and...
James A. Minchhoff, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
James A. Minchhoff, Sr., 88 of Pottsville, died Thursday at Phoebe Health & Nursing Center, Allentown.
He was born April 12, 1937, in Pottsville a son of the late Joseph P. and Olive Stoyer Minchhoff.
He was a graduate of the last senior class from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1955. He was also a graduate of LaSalle University.
He was a veteran...
Joan M. Lafferty
Jul 30, 2025
Joan M. Lafferty, 82 of Pottsville died Thursday, July 30th at home.
She was born October 16, 1942, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Michael and Magaret Williams McShaw.
Prior to retiring to Joan worked for the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven, and the former Pen & Pencil Factory, Deer Lake.
Joan was a member of St. Clair-Wade United Methodist...
Hadlie Mai Trate
Jul 5, 2025
Hadlie Mai Trate, 8 of Pottsville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 5, leaving behind her cherished family.
She was born on August 31, 2016, in Pottsville.
Hadlie is survived by her devoted parents, Angel Spotts and Cory Trate, who lovingly nurtured her during her brief yet impactful life. She is also mourned by her siblings, Koda Trate and Raelynn Trate,...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Frederick
Jun 28, 2025
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Frederick, 78 of Pottsville, died Saturday at home.
She was born January 6, 1947, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Albert L. and Alice L. Carl Dusel.
She was a 1964 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Betty had worked for 47 years for both hospitals in Pottsville.
Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville
She was preceded in...
William J. "Bill" Barton
Jun 27, 2025
William J. "Bill" Barton, 61 of Pottsville, died peacefully Friday morning at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 26, 1963, in Pottsville, a son of the Dolores Mayernick Barton, Pottsville and the late Francis H. Barton.
He was a 1981 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Bill proudly served his country in the Army, a commitment that reflected...
Bruce A. Lambert
Jun 26, 2025
Bruce A. Lambert, of Pottsville died Thursday, at his home at the age of 70.
He was born on December 26, 1954, a son of the late John M. and Lena Russo Lambert.
He was a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School in New York.
Bruce honorably served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
Bruce was a U.S. Postal Carrier, prior to retirement.
He...
Robert D. Kyelberg, Sr.
Jun 19, 2025
Robert D. Kyelberg, Sr., a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 10, 1936, in Littleton CO, as son of the late Leonard Theodore and Mildred May Kyelberg. Robert lived a life exemplified by hard work, commitment to family, and community service.
Robert's professional career...
Robert J. Bentz
Jun 15, 2025
Robert J. Bentz, 81 of Pottsville, died peacefully Sunday morning at home.
He was born on October 17, 1943, in Pottsville a son of the late, John D. and Florence M. Hahner Bentz.
He was a 1961 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and attended Penn State University.
Bob served for a short period of time in the U.S. Navy.
Prior to retiring he...
Cheryl A. Kephart
Jun 13, 2025
Cheryl A. Kephart, 77, of Pottsville, died Friday morning at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born April 2, 1948, in Pottsville a daughter of the late, Joseph and Laura Powell Corby.
She was a 1966 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College.
Prior to retiring Cheryl was employed by Blue Mountain School District, Schuylkill County Child...
Debbie Ann Scheerer
Jun 10, 2025
Debbie Ann Scheerer, 57, of Pottsville, beloved mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Pottsville.
She was born on December 4, 1967, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Richard and Elaine Campbell Scheerer
She is predeceased by her brother, Harry Bennit
Throughout her life, Debbie was a beacon of love and support for her family. She is survived by her...
Anthony J. "Tony" Kochol
Jun 2, 2025
Anthony J. "Tony" Kochol,Jr., 96 of Pottsville, died Monday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
He born May 4, 1929 in Pottsville a son of the late Anthony J. Sr, and Elizabeth M. Schargo Kochol.
He was a 1947 graduate of Pottsville High School.
He was an army veteran having served during the Korean War.
Prior to retiring he worked for Aetna Steel and was a...
Donna A. Bound Steidle
May 29, 2025
Donna A. Bound Steidle, 69, of Pottsville died Thursday, May 29th.
She was born March 20, 1956 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Donald L. "Doc" and Dorothy Henry Bound.
She was a 1974 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and later worked for the former Pottsville Wholesale.
Donna was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Surviving are...
Henry J. "Henny" Eckley
May 27, 2025
Henry J. "Henny" Eckley, 86 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at home.
He was born May 24, 1939, in Pottsville, a son of the late Henry and Sophie Samay Eckley.
Henny was a 1957 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and a 1961 graduate of Bloomsburg State College.
Prior to retiring he was a teacher at Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and later worked...
Robert J. "Wolf" Benedict
May 23, 2025
Robert J. "Wolf" Benedict, 73 of Pottsville, died peacefully on Friday May 23, at the home of his grandson, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 29, 1952, in Pottsville, a son of Ethel J. McClure Benedict, Pottsville and the late James M. "Irish" Benedict.
He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Wolf was well-known in the community...
Nancy J. Smink
May 15, 2025
Nancy J. Smink, 77 of Pottsville, died Thursday at home.
She was born February 10, 1948, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Christian P. Sr., and Mildred L. Croll.
She was a 1966 graduate Pottsville Area High School. Nancy furthered her education at Albright College before earning her master's degree in library science from SUNY.
Prior to retiring she worked 40 years...
Lorraine J. Macunas
May 12, 2025
Lorraine J. Macunas, 97 of Pottsville died peacefully May 12th at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born August 6, 1927, in Minersville, a daughter of the late James A. and Anne Muldowney Jefferson.
She was a 1945 graduate of Minersville High School.
Prior to retiring Lorraine worked for Paul Seibert and United Metal.
Lorraine was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville;...
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