Obituaries

Mar 10, 2026

Emma Jean Kulpcavage, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 10, 2026, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, February 10, 1940, She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lydia (Stonelake) Honicker.

A 1958 graduate of St. Clair Area High School, she worked as a Teacher’s Aide at St. Clair and Schuylkill County Child Development.

She was a member of...

Mar 9, 2026

Esther D. Verchick, 98, of St. Clair, died Monday March 9, 2026, at LVHN - Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in McAdoo, January 13, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Margaret (Swank) Reading.

She graduated from St. Clair High School Class of 1945 and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Clair.

Esther was preceded in...

Feb 28, 2026

Colson Shawn Mills, infant son of Harley Mills, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026 at LVHN-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandmother Shawn Bugdanavage.

Surviving are his mother Harley Mills of Pottsville; Sister Gabriella Fees; Brother Mickie Reno; Grandfathers Ken Mills and Walter Bugdanavage.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Feb 18, 2026

Gale Krieger Patches, 81, of Palmyra, PA passed away on Feb. 18th 2026. 

She was born in Port Carbon on Feb. 28th ,1945 to the late Galen and Cathrine Krieger.

Gale is survived by a sister Patricia A. Barnes and her husband Earl J. of Dieners Hill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Erma Caruso, several...

Feb 16, 2026

Rev. Christian L. Jones, 40, of Williamsport, formerly of Orwigsburg, went home to the Lord Monday February 16, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer

Born in Reading, April 30, 1985, He was a son of James and Pia (Welikonich-Jones) Murphy of Orwigsburg

A 2004 graduate of Blue Mountain High School, he received his Bachelor Degree in Divinity from Christian Leaders Institute,...

Feb 7, 2026

David P. Lutzkanin Sr. , 79, of St. Clair, passed away Saturday February7, 2026 surrounded by his family at Tremont Nursing and Rehab. Born in St. Clair, August 20, 1946, He was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Cherkis) Lutzkanin. He was a 1964 graduate of St. Clair High School. David served in the US Air Force during...

Feb 7, 2026

Robert Bob Anthony Boris, age 75, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He was born on March 15, 1950, a son of the late Anthony J. Boris and Mary T. Boris.

Bob was a 1968 graduate of St. Clair Area High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS...

Feb 5, 2026

Sylvester “Sib” P. McCarthy, Jr., 76, of Mill Creek Manor, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland on March 23, 1949, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Eleanor (Miller) McCarthy.

Sib proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and later retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where he worked...

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...