Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph D. Stoffey, Sr.
Nov 2, 2024
Joseph D. Stoffey, Sr., 85 of Pottsville, died peacefully Saturday at Parkland Manor, Allentown.
He was born April 30, 1939 in Coaldale, PA, one of 6 children of the late George and Elizabeth Chaballa Stoffey.
A 1956 graduate of Coaldale High School, Joe enlisted in the United States Army immediately following graduation. A skilled and versatile athlete, Joe was a terrific volleyball...
Joseph F. Biltheiser
Nov 2, 2024
Joseph F. Biltheiser, 89 of Pottsville, died Saturday at Providence Place, Pottsville.
He was born May 25, 1935, in Pottsville a son of the late John W. and Gertrude Lynch Biltheiser
He was co-owner former John W. Biltheiser's Son's Electrical Contracting retiring in June of 1997
Joe was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and was a life member of Yorkville...
Christopher S. Heckman
Oct 31, 2024
Christopher S. Heckman, 45 of St. Clair, died Thursday at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem.
He was born September 30, 1979 in Pottsville a son of the late David and Betty Scott Heckman.
Chris was a 1999 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was employed by Hydro Extrusions, Cressona.
He was a member for St. Clair Wade United Methodist Church.
Chris also enjoyed...
Anna P. Biltheiser
Oct 24, 2024
Anna P. Biltheiser, 87 of Pottsville, died Thursday October 24th at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born July 3, 1937, in Pottsville a daughter of the late, Michael and Anna Honyara Pewor
She was a 1955 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Anna was employed by ALCOA for a total of 32 years between the Cressona and Lancaster locations. She held several supervisory positions...
Gail J. Vesay
Oct 19, 2024
Gail J. Vesay, 82 of Minersville died Saturday at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
She was born, September 12, 1942 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Joseph S. Sr. and Joan Callaway Garland.
Prior to retiring she had worked for Fleetwood Foundry.
She was of Catholic Faith.
Throughout Gail's life she enjoyed collecting knickknacks and figurines. She loved nature and animals but the...
Karen N. McHugh
Oct 18, 2024
Karen Nadine Naffin McHugh, 72 of Pottsville died peacefully Friday surrounded by her family at Geisinger-St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
She was born March 12, 1952 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Richard and Geneva Schwenk Naffin.
She was a 1970 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a graduate of Reading Business School.
Karen worked for a short time at Catholic Social Services,...
Kathryn J. "Kay" Shaw
Oct 17, 2024
Kathryn J. "Kay" Shaw, 101 of Pottsville, died Thursday at Schuylkill Center.
She was born June 26, 1923, in Pottsville a daughter of the late John and Margie Johnson Shaw.
She was a 1942 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Kay worked for the Pottsville Republican prior to retiring in 1985.
Kay was the oldest member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville where she was part...
Kathryn B. Coogan, R.N.
Oct 6, 2024
Kathryn B. Coogan, R.N., 97 of Pottsville, died peacefully Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St., Pottsville
She was born March 31, 1927 in Cass Township, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Manajlo Babilya.
She was a graduate of Cass Township High School and St. Joseph School of Nursing.
Prior to retiring she spent the majority of her nursing career...
Robert W. Trezise
Oct 5, 2024
Robert W. Trezise, 74 of New Minersville, died Saturday at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville.
He was born January 1, 1950 in Pottsville a son of the Robert and Ruth Hopkins Trezise.
He was a graduate of Minersville High School.
Prior to retiring Rob worked as mechanic for many auto and body shops in the area.
Surviving are his children, Robin...
Regina M Garrity
Oct 2, 2024
Regina M. Garrity, 78, of Pottsville, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
She was born November 1, 1945, in Pottsville, the daughter of the late Dr. Leroy Purcell and Helen (Reilly) Purcell.
She was a 1963 Nativity BVM High School graduate and attended Rosemont College.
Before retiring, she was employed by the Department of Labor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Bohorad’s...
Luke J. Lynch
Oct 1, 2024
Luke J. Lynch, 37 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at home.
He was son of Elaine Miller Lynch Hafer, Pottsville and the late Lawrence J. Lynch.
He was a 2006 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a graduate of Penn State University.
Luke was employed by Hawk Mountain Labs, Hazleton and most recently Big Lot’s Distribution, High Ridge Park.
He was of Christian faith.
Throughout...
Kathleen T. Kline
Sep 29, 2024
Kathleen T. Kline, 93, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday at Providence Place Senior Living, Lancaster, PA.
She was born June 13, 1931 in Allentown, a daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Ferenchak Haas.
She was a 1949 graduate of Allentown High School.
Prior to retiring, she worked as a secretary at the Howard S. Fernsler Academic Center and the D.H.H. Lengel Middle...
Joseph J. Brehony
Sep 29, 2024
Joseph J. Brehony, 90 of Pottsville died Sunday at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.
He was born January 13, 1934 in Palo Alto a son of the late Joseph A. and Laura Barnes Brehony.
He attended the Port Carbon High School.
He was a Navy veteran having served during the Korean War,
Prior to retiring he was a custodian for the Pottsville...
Robert J. "Tank" Porter, Jr.
Sep 20, 2024
Robert J. "Tank" Porter, Jr., 76 of Pottsville, died peacefully Friday at home.
He was born February 10, 1948, in Pottsville a son of late Robert J. Sr. and Agatha Fleischhut Porter
He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Prior to retiring Tank owned and operated Tank's Machine and Hydraulic Shop, he also worked for Ost & Ost for 40 years...
Paula Smith
Sep 11, 2024
Paula Smith, 71 of Pottsville, died Wednesday Sept 11th at home.
She was born June 30, 1953, a daughter of the late Anthony Evangelista and Virginia Barrett Carter.
Prior to retiring she worked at the McDonald's in Pottsville, for 15 years.
Surviving are her children, Paula Ann Smith; Cheryl Ann Smith, David Smith and Raymond Zweizig, Jr; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; siblings, Debra Boncore, Elizabeth...
Vincent S. Meyer
Aug 28, 2024
Vincent S. Meyer, 61 of Pottsville, died Wednesday August 28th at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian St.
He was born May 15, 1963 in Pottsville a son of Kathleen Schaeffer Young, Mechanicsville and the late Jake Meyer.
He was an Army veteran.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Melissa Mollick Meyer; 3 children, Vincent Meyer and his wife Natasha; Megan...
Georgene R. McPhillips
Aug 15, 2024
Georgene R. (Quinn) McPhillips, 81, of Pottsville, died peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian.
She was born October 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Harry Crosland and Sarah (Quinn) Crosland.
She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Georgene was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Georgene adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed...
Alice Berkheiser
Jul 12, 2024
Alice Berkheiser, 102 of Pottsville, died Friday, July 12th at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born June 3, 1922, in Palo Alto a daughter of the late John ad Marian Haffey Oldt.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
Alice worked as a seamstress for numerous textile factories in the area prior to retiring.
Alice was the oldest member of the United Presbyterian...
Robert M. "Beasley" Yarnell
Jul 12, 2024
Robert M. "Beasley" Yarnell, 43 of Pottsville died Friday at home.
He was born September 25, 1980, a son of Thomas and Anne Marie Gall Yarnell, Pottsville.
He was a 1999 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attended many technical schools.
Most recently Beasley was working as a general contractor prior to that he was employed by Sands Ford, Pottsville.
Beasley was a...
Shirley M. Morgan
Jul 7, 2024
Shirley M. Morgan, 91 of Pottsville, died peacefully Sunday, July 7th at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born December 23, 1932, in Pottsville a daughter of the late William L. and Mildred Bentz Muldowney.
She was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Shirley was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, where was active in Circle 5, Frieda Hoh, Senior Traveler's and...
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