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Ronald Swantner
Oct 29, 2026
Ronald J. Swantner, 86, of St. Clair, died Thursday October 29, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville, January 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pitel) Swantner.
He graduated from Nativity BVM High School class of 1958 and retired as a Supervisor at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.
He was a member...
Adam Glenn
Oct 25, 2026
Adam Ernest Glenn, 47, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday October 25, 2026, at his home
Born in Reading, May 18, 1979, He was a son of the late Paul Glenn Jr. and Marlene (Adams) Glenn.
He was a 1998 graduate of Pottsville High School and a graduate of McCann School of Business.
Adam worked at KNBT and EZ to read.
He was a member...
James "Jimo" Larish
Oct 23, 2026
James D. “Jimo” Larish, 72, of St. Clair, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on January 28, 1954, Jim was the son of the late John Jacob Larish and Betty (Wineland) Larish. He attended school in St. Clair and continued on to work as a cook for 40 years at...
Bernice Moser
Oct 17, 2026
Bernice R. Moser, 95, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday October 17, 2026, at her home.
Born in Pottsville, January 2, 1931, she was a daughter of Angelo and Sadie (Bair) Rizzuto.
Bernice worked for several area garment factories, retiring from Angela’s Sportwear. She was a member of ILGWU and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her family and her dogs,...
Helen Barnes
Sep 16, 2026
Helen A. Barnes, 98, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Providence Place, Pottsville.
Born in York Tunnel, March 24, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Mario and Helen (Graeff) Stablum. Helen graduated Valedictorian from Reilly Township High School, Class of 1945; she enjoyed reciting her speech for friends up until her death. She worked as...
Amy Leigh Barnes
Sep 15, 2026
Amy Leigh Barnes, 46, formerly of Cressona, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at LVHN - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on November 9, 1979, she was the daughter of the late Edward Barnes and Linda (Lord) Mosolino.
Family was everything to Amy. She had a deep love for her children and cherished spending time with her...
Joseph Kantner
Sep 11, 2026
Joseph M. Kantner, 80, formerly of Palo Alto, died Friday September 11, 2026, at Providence Place, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, September 7, 1946, He was a son of the late William and Anne (Casey) Kantner.
He was a 1965 Graduate from St. Clair High School and served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War. He worked as a Machine Operator...
Alex L. Fell
Sep 6, 2026
Alex L. Fell, 57, of St. Clair, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Paterson, N.J., on December 24, 1968, he was a son of the late Charles Fell Sr. and Dolores (Bucklar) Fell.
Alex was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Rausch Creek. He was a member of Buck Fever Rod & Gun Club.
Alex enjoyed...
Preston Wallace Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Preston A. Wallace Jr., 64, of St. Clair, passed away Thursday September 3, 2026, at LVHN-Cedar Crest, Allentown
Born in Pottsville, June 23, 1962, He was a son Evelyn (Seigenfuse) Wallace of Minersville and the late Preston A. Wallace Sr.
He worked as an Industrial Supervisor for Fairmont Foundry.
Surviving are his children Michael Heckman of St. Clair; Andrew Wallace of St. Clair,...
Cheryl Schraff
Aug 31, 2026
Cheryl N. Scharff, 71, of Pottsville, passed away Monday August 31, 2026 at Edenbrook at Greenwood Hill.
Born in, November 22, 1954, She was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (DeTurk) Grim.
She was preceded in death by brothers Michael Grim and James Brensinger; Sisters Ethel Ann Brensinger,Jolene Grim and Lorna “Cookie” Schwoyer
Surviving are 2 daughters April Hampton of Reading;...
Patricia A Barnes
Jul 20, 2026
Patricia Ann Barnes, 86, of Dieners Hill, died Tuesday July 20, 2026, at her residence.
Born in Pottsville, January 1, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Galen and Catherine (Hyland) Krieger.
She was a graduate from Pottsville Area High School and retired after working 35 years as a clerk at the former Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was a member of St....
Evelyn Haven Smyly
Jul 15, 2026
Evelyn Haven Smyly, Infant daughter of Melissa Maurer and Rex Smyly Jr., passed peacefully July 15, 2026.
She was preceded in death by a Maternal Grandparents, Christine Maurer and Leonard Bridges.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her Siblings Skylar, Benjamin, Breeanne and Braedon; Grandparents Rex Smyly Sr. and Lisa Castillo; Aunts, Uncles & Cousins.
In lieu of flowers contributions...
John "Jack" Mansell
Jul 11, 2026
Jack Mansell, 97, a longtime Schuylkill County businessman, Navy veteran, civic volunteer, local historian, writer and devoted supporter of the arts, died Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Holy Sprit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, in the loving presence of family.
Born in Pottsville, his parents were Albert and Lucy (Foster) Mansell. He graduated from St. Clair High School, then went to...
Brian Vincent Staller
Jul 4, 2026
Brian Vincent Staller, 42, of Pine Grove passed away Saturday July 4, 2026.
Born in Hershey, October 5, 1983, He was a son of Patrick Donaldson and his wife Barbara of St. Clair and June Breines and her companion Dennis Miller of Pottsville
He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School going on to work in Cell tower construction and as...
Stephen "Babe" Rennick
May 30, 2026
Stephen E. “Babe” Rennick, 77, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Pottsville, on October 12, 1948, he was a son of the late Stephen and Helen (Smyk) Rennick.
He was a 1966 graduate of St. Clair High School, going on to attend Penn State University before earning his B.S....
Dorothea Lengle
May 25, 2026
Dorothea E. Lengle, 90, of St. Clair, passed away Monday May 25, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in St. Clair, April 6, 1936, She was a daughter of the late Frank R. and Dorothy A. (Price) Weller.
She was the Owner of Yuengling Quality Ice Cream Shop, worked at various garment factories including Necho Mills, Onyx, Pottsville Shirt; A retail clerk...
Mary Ann Manion
May 2, 2026
Mary Ann Manion, 95, of St. Clair, died Saturday May 2, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Heckscherville, March 8, 1931, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Gripsha) Chaposky.
Before retiring she worked as a Seamstress at former St. Clair Garment.
She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA.
Mary Ann was...
Jean Smith
Apr 27, 2026
Jean Marie Smith , 79, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Phoenixville passed away Monday April 27, 2026 at her home
Born in Pottsville, October 15, 1946, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Fedornak) Adamick.
She worked for over 20 years as an office manager for Phoenixville Nursing & Rehab Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband John...
Gwen Holden
Apr 27, 2026
Gwen Jean Holden, 71, of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Pottsville.
Born in Shenandoah Heights, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Roberts) Kieres.
She was a former member of the Zion Welsh Baptist Church in Mahanoy City. Gwen graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and McCann School of Business...
John P. "Jack" Wabby
Apr 17, 2026
John Paul “Jack” Wabby passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family and his beloved wife of 56 years, Arlene.
Jack will be remembered for his deep devotion to family, his steady presence, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him. Together, Jack and Arlene built a home filled with laughter...
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