Obituaries

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Eugene Rossi

Eugene Rossi

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...

Michael Futchko

Michael Futchko

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;...

Nancy Ann Olson

Nancy Ann Olson

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...

Bryon D. Gliem

Bryon D. Gliem

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...

Frances T. Rennick

Frances T. Rennick

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....

Larry G. Matty

Larry G. Matty

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...

Jeanette Elchisak

Jeanette Elchisak

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...

Dolores Lipinsky

Dolores Lipinsky

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...

Brenda Shappell

Brenda Shappell

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...

Geraldine Lutzkanin

Geraldine Lutzkanin

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...

Bernard F. Visnefsky

Bernard F. Visnefsky

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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Gerard V. Brennan

Gerard V. Brennan

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....

John Tellup

John Tellup

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...

Mildred M. Potts

Mildred M. Potts

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...

Katharine Macnutt

Katharine Macnutt

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...

Valeria T. Davis

Valeria T. Davis

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Valeria T. (Marcavage) Davis, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA, where she was receiving care for a recent illness. She was an educator, a civil servant, a loving wife, and a dear friend to many residents of her hometown of St. Clair, PA.

Valeria, also known as Val or...

David M. Motto

David M. Motto

Mar 29, 2025

David M. Motto, 74, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday March 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in St. Clair, January 5, 1951, He was a son of the late Martin and Kathryn (Butscunas) Motto

A 1969 graduate of St. Clair High School, where he also attended Vo-Tech, David went on to...

Joseph J. Haffey

Joseph J. Haffey

Feb 6, 2025

Joseph  J. Haffey, 82, of St Clair, died Thursday February 6, 2025, at LVHN-Schuylkill- East, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, July 31, 1942, He was a son of the late Patrick and Anna (Sabados) Haffey.

Joseph J. Haffey served in the US Army.

He then went on to work in Food Distribution at...

George R. Zokuskie

George R. Zokuskie

Jan 31, 2025

George R. Zokuskie, 86, of St. Clair, died Friday January 31, 2025 at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born in Gilberton, March 12, 1938, He was a son of the late Albert  and Mary (Marhon) Zokuskie.

He Served in the US Air Force.

George retired having worked for Reading Anthracite .Pottsville, PA.

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Donna M. Potts

Donna M. Potts

Jan 26, 2025

Donna M. Potts, 77, of  Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday January 26, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, December 26, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Donald   and Laverne (Shaw) Hughes.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA

She was preceded in death...