Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Eileen F. Yanni
Apr 8, 2026
Eileen F. Yanni, 80 of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully Wednesday at home.
She was born on June 6, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Francis X. and Eileen E. Rehnert Burns.
She was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville.
Prior to retiring Eileen worked for Hallmark at the Cressona and Fairlane Village Malls.
She was a member of...
Zaviarra Crafton-Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Zaviarra Renee Crafton-Smith (Zavi), 13 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday in the arms of her mother and her father by her side at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia.
She was born on August 27, 2012, in Hershey, a daughter of James Crafton, Reading and Andrea Smith, Pottsville
She was a bright, lovable presence, remembered for her happy and content...
Joseph T. Selinko
Mar 23, 2026
Joseph T. Selinko, 78, of Pottsville died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East in Pottsville.
He was born on April 26, 1947, in Pottsville, a son of the late Joseph W. and Joan King Selinko. .
Joe was a 1966 graduate of Pottsville Area High School,where he lettered in baseball.
Prior to retiring Joe had numerous truck driving jobs where...
Joseph P. "Chick" Chiccine
Mar 19, 2026
Joseph Paul "Chick" Chiccine, 71, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19th at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. A cherished soul born and raised in Pottsville, left this world far too soon, yet his memory shines brightly in the hearts of those who loved him.
Joseph was born in Pottsville on July 30, 1954, the son of the late Joseph...
Shirley A. Ginther
Mar 18, 2026
Shirley Ginther, 91, of Pottsville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the home of her son surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 7, 1935, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late James V. and Ida Conway Rose.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
Shirley had worked at Ost and Ost as a bookkeeper for more than 20 years...
Virginia C. Visot
Mar 17, 2026
Virginia C. Visot, 91 of Pottsville, died Tuesday, March 17 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
She was born February 18, 1935, in Lajas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Ferdinand Oscar Calder Perez and Virginia Bracero Calder Cruz.
She was a graduate of Academia San Luis and Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Prior to retiring she was a teacher at Colegio...
Grace A. Samay
Mar 6, 2026
Grace A. Samay, 78, of Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
She was born on November 20, 1947, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Kathleen Daubert Lord.
Grace was a 1965 graduate of Pottsville Area High School
Grace was employed by the former Miners National Bank, a lunch aide for Pottsville Area School District,...
Madeline C. "Tootie" Welsh
Mar 6, 2026
Madeline C. "Tootie" Welsh, 87, of Pottsville, died Friday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown.
She was born on September 21, 1938, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma Shay Boyer
She was a 1956 graduate of Pottsville High School.
She was a Notary Public for Attorney Kachmar and later worked for Centre Square Dress Shop,...
Braelynn E. Kutsmeda
Mar 2, 2026
Braelynn E. Kutsmeda, 9 of Port Carbon, a beloved daughter and vibrant spirit, died surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
She was born on October 20, 2016, in Philadelphia, a daughter of Shawn and Nicole Stock Kutsmeda, Port Carbon.
Braelynn was currently a third-grade student at John S. Clarke Elementary Center in Pottsville, where her charm and...
Marcelline G. Thomas
Feb 23, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Marcelline G. Thomas, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2026, at the age of 98.
Born on November 7, 1927, to Robert and Dorothy Hess Stevenson, Marcie lived a life marked by unwavering faith, gentle strength, and deep love for her...
Jean M. Lang
Feb 4, 2026
Jean M. Lang, 93 of Pottsville, died peacefully Wednesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
She was born April 20, 1932, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Vincent M. and Rose Tucci Albo.
Jean was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Prior to retiring she worked as a bookkeeper for the former Ost & Ost. She volunteered at the Good Samaritan hospital for 13...
Thomas Yarnell, Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
Thomas Yarnell, Jr. 51 of Pottsville, died Friday, January 23rd at home.
He was born on September 25, 1974, in Pottsville a son of Thomas and Anne Marie Gall Yarnell, Pottsville.
Tommy was a 1994 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
He was preceded in death by a brother,...
Judith A. Trout-Buchinsky
Jan 17, 2026
Judith A. Trout-Buchinsky, 73, of Pottsville, died Saturday at home.
She was born May 30, 1952, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Rose M. Yanaccone Curtier.
She was a 1970 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and Kutztown State University with a degree in elementary education.
Judi began her teaching career at the former Port Carbon Public School and...
David G. Joy
Jan 13, 2026
David G. Joy, 65, a resident at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill Nursing Center, Pottsville, died Tuesday, January 13, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill-East.
He was born on August 23, 1960, a son of the late John S. Sr. and Grace M. Luppino Joy.
He attended to Pottsville Area High School.
He was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Surviving...
Ellen E. Benfer
Jan 13, 2026
Ellen E. Benfer, 91 of Pottsville, formerly of Sunbury, died peacefully Tuesday, January 13th at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born December 28, 1934, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Stewart and Bessie Persing Knarr.
She was a 1952 graduate of Sunbury High School.
Ellen worked for Miller's Furniture Store, Westinghouse Electric Company and Susquehanna Frozen Food Center all of Sunbury.
Ellen was...
Sandra M. Joyce
Jan 8, 2026
Sandra M. Joyce, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday night, January 8, 2026, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill Nursing Center, Pottsville.
She was born September 29, 1949, in Newark, NJ, a daughter of the late George Donlan and Margaret Roehrich Huber Dolan.
She was a graduate St. Benedict’s Academy, Elizabeth, NJ.
Prior to retiring, she worked for Stair-Pak Products, LLC, Pine Grove,...
Randy G. Fehr
Jan 6, 2026
Randy G. Fehr, 61 of Land O'Lakes FL, formerly of Orwigsburg, died suddenly Tuesday Jan 6 at home.
He was born July 2, 1964, in Pottsville a son of the late Arthur R. and Janet Glore Fehr.
He was a 1982 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and MTA Trucking Academy.
Randy was employed by the former Wholesale Distributor, Pottsville; Argo Mills, Haven;...
Janet M. Martinaitis
Jan 6, 2026
Janet M. Martinaitis, R.N., 76 a resident of Schuylkill Center, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.
She was born March 15, 1949, in Pottsville a daughter of the late George and Irene Hoffman Martinatitis.
She was a graduate of Marian High School and the former Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing.
She was a registered nurse at the former...
Joyce E. Miller
Dec 30, 2025
Joyce Elizabeth Miller, 80 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, shortly after admission.
She was born June 21, 1945, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Nelson H. and Laura Louise Bucholz Major.
She was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Prior to retiring Joyce was employed by Cressona Aluminum and then Alcoa in the sales department for...
Jerry Leon Gregory
Dec 29, 2025
Jerry Leon Gregory, 52 of Mill Creek, died unexpectedly Monday at home.
Leon as he was affectionately known to by family and friends was born December 27, 1973, in Reading, a son of Barbara Conrad, Pottsville and the late Jerry Leroy Gregory.
Leon was a 1992 graduate of Pottsville Area High School where he played on the varsity football and track teams....
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