Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
John D. "Jack" Hummel, Sr.
Jun 28, 2024
John D. "Jack" Hummel, Sr., 81 of Pottsville, died Friday June 28th at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
He was born November 11, 1941, in Baltimore, MD a son of the late John W. and Margaret Krebs Hummel
He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and McCann School of Business.
Jack was a veteran of the Army.
Prior to retiring Jack was the office...
Jody A. Berger
Jun 7, 2024
Jody A. Berger, 66 of Orwigsburg, died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.She was born April 26, 1958, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Robert D. Sr., and Charlotte A. Hesse McKenzie.She was a 1976 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attended Penn State University.Prior to retiring she was the sexton for the 1st United Methodist Church, Schuylkill...
Joseph N. Mirabella
May 30, 2024
Joseph N. Mirabella, 77 of Pottsville, died peacefully Thursday evening at home surrounded by his loving wife of 48 years, his sister, family and close friends after a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease.He was born February 20, 1947, in Pottsville a son of the late Joseph M. and Stella Strasico MirabellaHe was a 1965 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.He...
Mildred D. Harig
May 21, 2024
Mildred D. Harig, 75 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Green Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville.She was born March 22, 1949, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Henry and Elosie Kishbaugh Bigg.She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.Prior to retiring she was employed by Argo Knitting Mill and the former Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic.Mildred was a member...
Maureen K. "Mickey" Pellish
May 18, 2024
Maureen K. "Mickey" Pellish, 64 of Pottsville, died peacefully Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was born October 11, 1959 in Pottsville a daughter of late John W. and Joan M. Curran Monahan.She was a 1977 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 1981 graduate of Cedar Crest College, Allentown.She was a real estate agent having been employed by...
William J. "Bill" Lecher, Jr.
May 7, 2024
William John "Bill" Lecher Jr., 56 of Pottsville died unexpectedly Tuesday at Geisinger-St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was born on October 3, 1967, in Pottsville a son of William J. Sr. and Bernadette Koval Lecher, Pottsville.
He was a 1985 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He was employed by Pullman Specialty Concrete and was also "Head of Maintenance" for the Bee Hive...
Barbara J. Walters
May 2, 2024
Barbara J. Walters, 72, of Forestville, died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was born on June 3, 1951, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Ronald and Marian Myers BiermanShe was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School Prior to retiring she was employed by Avenues, PottsvilleBarbara was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, Pottsville.Barbara was predeceased by her...
Dr. William G. Kupchinsky
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. William G. Kupchinsky, DC, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, in hospice care at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon. He was 99 years old.
Born at home in Minersville in 1924, he was the son of the late Lillian (Gobitas) and George Kupchinsky. He attended St. Francis of Assisi parochial schools and graduated from Minersville High School...
Dominick C. "Nick" Acri, Jr.
Apr 10, 2024
Dominick C. "Nick" Acri, Jr., 70 of Pottsville, died peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.
He was born July 4, 1953, in Berwick the son of the late Dominick C., Sr. and Mona Knouse Acri.
He was a 1971 graduate of Berwick Area High School.
Nick worked many jobs including Rydler Decal, St. Clair, ALCOA, Cressona, Cott Beverages, Reading, PALRAM, Allentown...
Steven J. Frederick
Apr 7, 2024
Steven J. Frederick 55, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Lebanon died Sunday, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.He was born August 4, 1968 in Lebanon a son of the late Samuel G. and Marian E. Schware Frederick.He was a graduate of ELCO High School, Myerstown.Prior to retiring he was employed by ELCO School District, as a maintenance worker.Throughout...
Robert E. "Jerry" Frank, Sr.
Apr 6, 2024
Robert E. "Jerry" Frank, Sr., 92 of Pottsville, died peacefully Saturday April 6th at home.He was born October 5, 1931, in Pottsville a son of the late Edward and Maude McGolder FrankHe was a graduate of the last graduating class of Pottsville Catholic High School.He was owner operator of the former Jerry's Tavern, Pottsville, prior to retiring.He was a Army...
Michael G. Maley
Mar 31, 2024
Michael G. Maley, 61 of Pottsville, died peacefully Sunday at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, with his family by his side.
He was born August 27th, 1962, in Pottsville, a son of the late Elvin J. and Dorothy E. Truscott Maley.
He was a 1980 graduate of Minersville Area High School and attended Stevens Trade School in Lancaster.
Mike was employed...
Francis R. "Butch" Purcell
Mar 31, 2024
Francis R. "Butch" Purcell, 79 of Pottsville died peacefully at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville
He was born May 31, 1944, in Cass Township a son of the late Thomas and Frances Angelo Purcell.
He was a graduate of Cass Township High School and later furthered his education at Lincoln Technical College in Philadelphia.
Prior to retiring he was employed by Gilford Mills...
Marie F. Johnson
Mar 29, 2024
Marie F. Moran Johnson, 82, of Pottsville died Friday, March 29, peacefully at home. A daughter of the late Francis and Mary A. (McDonald) Moran, she was a graduate of Nativity B.V.M. high school and Penn State University.
Marie was a librarian of the Minersville Area High School, retiring in 2002. She directed numerous high school plays during her tenure at...
Chester C. "Pete" Corse, Jr.
Mar 11, 2024
Attorney Chester C. “Pete” Corse, Jr., 84 of Pottsville died Monday at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pottsville.
He was born February 17, 1940, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Chester C. Sr., and Elizabeth Scanlan Corse.
He was a 1957 graduate of Perry High School, Pittsburgh. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962 and his...
James R. "Jim" Gross
Mar 5, 2024
James R. “Jim” Gross, 80 of Pottsville died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian.
He was born June 30, 1943, in Pottsville a son of the late Herbert and Frances McCord Gross.
He was a 1961 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, a graduate of Bloomsburg University and later served on the Board of Trustees’ and was a graduate...
Richard C. "Rick" Stoll, Jr.
Mar 4, 2024
Richard C. “Rick” Stoll, Jr. 68 of Auburn, formerly of Lancaster, died peacefully Monday evening with his family by his side.
He was born September 3, 1955, in Lancaster a son of the late Richard C. Sr, and Dorothy Roschel Stoll.
He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster.
Prior to retiring Rick was a sales rep for...
Elizabeth M. Purcell
Feb 22, 2024
Elizabeth M. Purcell, 92 of Pottsville, died Thursday at The Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.
She was born July 30, 1931, in Cass Township, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Berick Hollick.
She was a graduate of Cass Township High School and Empire Beauty School.
Elizabeth was a hairdresser all her life and also taught hairstyling...
Joseph R. Welsh, Sr.
Feb 17, 2024
Joseph R. Welsh, Sr., 84 of Pottsville, died peacefully Saturday morning at home with his family by his side.
He was born December 2, 1939, in Centralia a son of the late Edward C. and Cecelia Radzai Welsh.
He was a 1958 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
He served 6 years in the Army Reserves.
Prior to retiring...
Catherine L. "Cathy" Pagnotta, R.N.
Feb 15, 2024
Catherine L. “Cathy” Pagnotta, R.N. 64, of Pottsville, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.
She was born September 15, 1959, in Pottsville a daughter of Joan Larish Tranquillo, Pottsville and the late Anthony Tranquillo.
She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville. A graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing and Cedar Crest...
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