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Michelle D. Evans

Michelle D. Evans

Feb 15, 2024

Michelle D. Evans, 63, of Pottsville, died Thursday morning at home.

She was born October 24, 1960, the daughter of Margaret “Peggy” Malick Evans, Pottsville, and the late John F. Evans.

She was a 1978 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Music Education where she also played in the...

Margaret A. "Peggy" Eckley

Margaret A. "Peggy" Eckley

Jan 27, 2024

Margaret A. “Peggy” Eckley, 81 of Pottsville, died Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown

She was born July 22, 1942, in Pottsville a daughter of the late William and Helen Hoban Dodds.

She was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Empire Beauty School.

Prior to retiring she was owner of a Gift Basket business called “My...

Katharine C. Daley

Katharine C. Daley

Jan 11, 2024

Katharine C. Daley, 81 of Pottsville, died Thursday, at Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. 

She was born November 6, 1942, daughter of the late John F. and Margaret McGurl Carlin.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and attended Penn State University.

Kathie was owner of the former K&D Associates, Pottsville.

She was of Catholic faith.

Kathie was...

Gerald W. "Jerry" Hudock

Gerald W. "Jerry" Hudock

Jan 2, 2024

Gerald W. “Jerry” Hudock, 78 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday morning at home.

He was born June 26, 1945 in Pottsville, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Padelsky Hudock.

He was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. 

He was an Air Force veteran during the Vietnam War while stationed in England.

Jerry was a...

Russell T. Cook

Russell T. Cook

Dec 31, 2023

Russell T. "Tinker" Cook, 67 of Pottsville died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St. Pottsville.

He was born January 17, 1956 in Pottsville a son of the late Russell and Ella Strohecker Cook.

Tinker was a jack of all trade and had numerous job's throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by 7 brothers, William, Ronald, Paul,...

Rev. William N. Seifert

Rev. William N. Seifert

Dec 26, 2023

The Rev. William N. Seifert (Ret) 70, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

He was born December 29, 1952, in Philadelphia, a son of the late Walter R. and Lucy Sandrock Seifert.  

Father Seifert attended Saint Patrick Elementary School, Pottsville and was a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville.  Father received a Bachelor of...

Thomas D. Bair

Thomas D. Bair

Dec 24, 2023

Thomas D. Bair, 82 of Pottsville died peacefully Christmas Eve at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and son-in-law.

He was born January 25, 1941 in Pottsville a son of the late Albert L. and Helena I. Papasodero Bair.

He attended Pottsville School's.

Tom proudly served his country in the Army, 82nd Airborne Division attaining the rank of SP4....

Elizabeth Strohecker

Elizabeth Strohecker

Dec 21, 2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Strohecker, 68 of Pottsville died Thursday, Dec 21st at home.

She was born March 28, 1955 in Shenandoah, a daughter of Nancy Nicholas Buehler, Pottsville and the late James Strohecker.

She was a 1974 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Liz was employed by the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority for 48 years prior to retiring.

Liz was a...

Edward R. Averill

Edward R. Averill

Dec 6, 2023

Edward R. Averill, 81 of Pottsville, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

He was born June 19, 1942, in Pottsville a son of the late Edward J. and Edith Sands Averill.

He was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Ford School of Business.

Ed was employed by the former Acme Market and later...

Arlen R. Day, Sr.

Arlen R. Day, Sr.

Dec 2, 2023

Arlen R. Day, Sr. 91, of Pottsville, died peacefully December 2, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill.

He was born December 8, 1931, in Pottsville a son of the late Edmond and Carrie Miller Day.

He was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School.

He was a Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. While in the Navy he was...

Patricia Fox

Patricia Fox

Dec 1, 2023

Patricia Fox, 95 of Pottsville, died peacefully Friday surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 17, 1928, in Pottsville a daughter of late Roy and Katherine Keen Fox.

She was employed by the former Tilt Silk Mill, Pottsville, prior to retiring. 

Pat was of protestant faith and was a Democratic Committee woman for the City of Pottsville....

Ronald R. Fritz

Ronald R. Fritz

Nov 20, 2023

Ronald R. Fritz, 74, passed away at his home in Lake Wynonah on Monday, Nov 20th. Born in West Reading on February 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Homer E. Fritz and Marjorie F. (Brooks) Fritz. Ron grew up in Reading and West Lawn. He was a 1967 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Penn State University. Ron enlisted in...

Lynda Pollack Schiffer

Lynda Pollack Schiffer

Nov 14, 2023

           Lynda Pollack Schiffer passed away on November 14, 2023, two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She is survived by her son, Adam, his wife Elizabeth, their two sons, Walter and Parker, and their spouses, Nell and Nichole; her brother David Pollack; and her nephews and niece, Bryan, Amee and Brett Pollack, among other extended family. She is predeceased...

Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Boyer

Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Boyer

Nov 9, 2023

Louise Ann “Lou Ann” Boyer, 68, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 9th at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, July 23, 1955, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Nuss Boyer, Pottsville and the late Paul Boyer.

A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1974, she was last employed by Pine Shirt Company.

Lou Ann was a member...

Elwood F. Umbenhauer

Elwood F. Umbenhauer

Oct 24, 2023

Elwood F Umbenhauer, 100 years old, passed away on October 24 at Geisinger St Luke hospital, surrounded by his family. Elwood was born in Pottsville on April 15, 1923, son of Francis and Violet (Lord) Umbenhauer. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Ruth Umbenhauer Bertsch and her husband Harry. Elwood was an Air Force veteran...

Johnattan Luis Aruz

Johnattan Luis Aruz

Oct 24, 2023

Johnattan Luis "Macho" Aruz 28 of Pottsville died Tuesday, October 24. 

He was born October 10, 1995, in Bronx, NY a son of Hector Aruz, Said Rivera whom raised him along side his mother Luz Maria Narvaez Rivera.

He was loved by his entire family and anyone that knew him. 

Johnattan left this world to soon and leaves...

Samuel Atanasio, Sr.

Samuel Atanasio, Sr.

Oct 19, 2023

Samuel Atanasio, Sr. 90 a 23-year resident of New Ringgold, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died Thursday, Oct 19th at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. He was born March 24, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Alberto and Eusebia Ruiz Atanasio. He was a navy veteran having served during the Korean War. He was employed by Mount Sinai...

Jacqueline M. Holtzer

Jacqueline M. Holtzer

Oct 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Holtzer, 71 of Orwigsburg, died peacefully Tuesday at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation, Orwigsburg.

She was born August 6, 1952 in Pottsville a daughter of the late, John J., Jr. and Dorothy Petroski Kelly.

She was a 1970 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

She worked as a CNA at Wernersville State Hospital and home health care services, prior...

Ann B. Tihansky, R.N.

Ann B. Tihansky, R.N.

Oct 2, 2023

Ann B. Tihansky, 81, of Pine Grove, died Monday, October 2, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA.

Born October 26, 1941, in Pottsville, Ann was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Hulda Kangas Boltz.

Ann was a graduate of Pottsville High School and studied nursing after graduation. Ann spent many years working in local schools as an instructor and substitute...

Dawn G. Woratyla

Dawn G. Woratyla

Sep 15, 2023

Dawn Rader Zukus Woratyla, 89, recently of Shrewsbury, NJ passed away on September 15, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Lulla Rader, of Frackville, PA. Born in Ashland, PA, she lived most of her life in Frackville and Pottsville, PA. She is survived by her son Kerry Zukus, and his wife Amy, from Little Silver, NJ, as...

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