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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
Sep 1, 2026
Cheryl N. Scharff, 71, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday September 1, 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...
Aaron "Skeeter" Earlosky
Apr 12, 2026
Aaron “Skeeter” L. Earlosky, 80, of Orwigsburg, died Sunday April 12, 2026, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.
Born in Minersville PA on January 13, 1946, He was a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Stutzman) Earlosky.
Aaron L. Earlosky served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. His faith was...
Annette Buggy
Apr 10, 2026
Annette Buggy, 57, of Schoentown, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at her home.
Born in Pottsville, September 22, 1968 she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Marciann H. (Vabrinskas) Minarick.
She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Schuylkill Business Institute
Annette was a member of St. Clare Of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St Clair and the former...
Philip Grabish
Mar 23, 2026
Philip J. Grabish , 73, of St. Clair, died Monday March 23, 2026, at LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA.
Born in Pottsville, November 3, 1952, He was a son of the late Paul Grabish Sr. and Marion (Brennan) Grabish.
He was a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School.
He was a Loader Operator at Reading Anthracite.
He was a member of St. Clare...
Emma Jean Kulpcavage
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...
Esther Verchick
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...
Colson Mills
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.
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