Obituaries

Jan 22, 2026

Elaine M. Lutzkanin, 86, St. Clair, died Thursday January 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Pottsville, April 4, 1939, She was a daughter of the late John and Violet (Slane) Donaldson

She graduated in the class of 1957 from Nativity BVM High School and went on to earn Degrees from Wilkes University and San Diego State University. She...

Jan 5, 2026

Robert E. Frantz, 66, of Pottsville passed away Monday January 5, 2026, at LVHN Schuylkill East

Born in Pottsville, April 17, 1959, He was a son of the late Lewellyn and Anna Mae (Smith) Frantz.

He enjoyed working on cars and repairing vacuum cleaners.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years Theresa (See) Frantz 3 Sons Robert Frantz of Austin TX; Larry Frantz...

Dec 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Petar Pavlovski age 69, of St. Clair on Sunday December 28, 2025, at LVHN Schuylkill – East, Pottsville, PA.

Born in Bitola, Republic of Macedonia, June 10, 1956, He was a son of Vera (Trajkovska) Pavlovska of Bitola, Macedonia.and the late Nikola Pavlovski.

Petar graduated high school and some degree of...

Dec 28, 2025

Richard “Ricky” D. Neade , 60, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully Sunday December 28, 2025 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, March 28, 1965, He was a son of the late Richard E and Elaine (Palik) Neade.

A graduate of Blue Mountain High School, he went on to receive his Associate’s Degree from Schuylkill Business Institute in Accounting. He worked at...

Nov 13, 2025

Elsie Fragale, 91, of Pottsville, died Thursday November 13, 2025, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Minersville, May 2, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Stutzman) Earlosky.

She graduated from Minersville High School and Philadelphia College of X-Ray Technology.

Before retiring, she worked as an X-Ray Technician at Montgomery Hospital, Norristown.

She was a member of St. John’s United...

Oct 28, 2025

Eugene R. Rossi Sr, 80, of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025, at Home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, December 13, 1944, He was a son of the late Lino and Margaret (Buglia) Rossi.

He attended Minersville High School. Gene dedicated over 40 years to his career as a tree surgeon, foreman and right-of way specialist, working for...

Oct 25, 2025

Michael S. Futchko , 77, of St. Clair, passed away October 25, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, July 25, 1948, He was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Golida) Futchko

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and went on to work at Keystoker Furnaces, Schuylkill Haven.

Surviving are brother Lawrence Futchko of St. Clair;...

Oct 4, 2025

Nancy Ann Olson, St. Clair, formerly of Gardners, PA passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2025 surrounded by her family at LVHN – Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville she was a daughter of the late Charles "Casey" and Susan (Leddy) Jones of Mill Creek Manor.

She was a graduate of St. Clair Area High School...

Oct 1, 2025

Bryon D. Gliem, 70, of Pottsville, died Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, December 29, 1954, He was a son of the late Walter and Audrey (Schaeffer) Gliem.

He has an Associate Degree from Penn State University.

He retired from sales having worked...

Aug 16, 2025

Frances T. Rennick, 88, formerly of St. Clair, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, September 15, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Ditcavage) Flanagan.

She was a graduate of St. Clair High School. She worked as a seamstress at the St....

Aug 15, 2025

Larry G. Matty, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, died Friday August 15, 2025 at his residence, after struggling with multiple illnesses.

Born in Williamsport, June 15, 1955, He was a son of the late Paul "Mickey" McNamee  and Sara Marie (Sponhouse) Bosna.

Larry spent most of his life in Pottsville, graduating from Pottsville High School. He...

Jul 29, 2025

Jeanette Elchisak, 99, of Port Carbon, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025, at LVHN-Schuylkill East.

Born in Detroit, October 19, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (McDonald) Prather.

She retired in 1980 as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

She...

Jul 25, 2025

Dolores "Dolly" Lipinsky, 91, of St. Clair, died Friday July 25, 2025 at her daughter's home.

Born in Pottsville September 13, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Homski) Stempinski.

She retired from the garment industry having worked for several area factories, and  was  a member of ILGWU.

She...

Jul 18, 2025

Brenda Lynn Shappell, 46, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday July 18, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, May 2, 1979, She was a daughter of William and Mary Ann (Covach) Shappell of Pottsville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Clarence and Barbara Shappell; Michael and Julia Covach.

In addition to her parents, surviving...

Jul 3, 2025

Geraldine  Lutzkanin, 77, of St. Clair passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at  her home.

Born in New Philadelphia, April 11, 1948, She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Zimerofsky) Paltanavage.

She was a 1966 graduate of Nativity BVM High School after which she went on to work at St. Clair Garment...

Jun 24, 2025

Bernard  F. Visnefski, 64 of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, July 14, 1960, He was a son of the late Bernard J. and Gloria (Piccioni) Visnefski.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and went on to work with his father at F&J Body Shop, Pottsville.

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Jun 24, 2025

Gerard V. "Jerry" Brennan, 90, of Diener's Hill, died Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA

Born in Pottsville, June 6, 1935, He was a son of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Diener) Brennan.

Jerry retired from working at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.

He was a member of St....

May 21, 2025

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May 21, 2025

John Tellup , 91, of Cressona, got his dying wish of passing away at home on May 21, 2025.

Born in St. Clair, May 8, 1934, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Seamon) Tellup.

He...

May 5, 2025

Mildred  M. Potts, 101 of St. Clair, passed Monday May 5, 2025, at the Gardens at York Terrance.

Born in Pottsville, August 16, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Roy and Catherine  (Schell) Hughes.

She retired as a Machine Operator at St. Clair Garment Factory.

She was a member of First...

Apr 7, 2025

Katharine A.  MacNutt, 58, of McAdoo, formerly of Pottsville passed away Monday April 7, 2025, ather home

Born in , November 28, 1966, She was a daughter of the late Margaret  (Kodak) MacNutt and John MacNutt of Pottsville

A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, she matriculated to Millersville University earning a Bachelor Degree in...