Obituaries

May 2, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Jack Richard Kremer, 72, of Pine Grove, on May 2, 2021. Born September 20, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, Jack was the son of the late Jeanette (Yost) and Harry Kremer. He was the loving husband of Catherine Burock Kremer with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage....

Apr 23, 2021

Mchael Sutzko, 87, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday April 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM from lung cancer at Providence Place, Pottsville in the care of Compassus Hospice. Born May 6, 1933 He was the last surviving child of the late George and Irene (Baran) Sutzko. Preceding him in death were sisters; Mary Sutzko, Elizabeth Skubish, Verna Zabitzer, Irene...

Apr 9, 2021

Violet Pogera , 86, formerly of St. Clair, passed away  Friday April 9, 2021, at Providence Place, Pottsville PA

Born in St. Clair, March 24, 1935, She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Nemjo) Prohanik.

She was the owner of Violet Pogera Beauty Shop, St. Clair and a member of St. Michael's...

Mar 13, 2021

On March 13 th , our beloved Pop, Charles P.  Naradko, 77, Pottsville, was called home to heaven unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.

He was born August 4, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Pauline (Giemza) Naradko.

Sonny was married to the love of his life Judy (Schwartz).  In 2020, they...

Feb 27, 2021

Richard L. McCord, 69, of St. Clair, died Saturday February 27, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, February 3, 1952, He was a son of the late Richard and Dolores (McLaughlin) McCord.

Hewas a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School and was awarded a scholarship to play football at North Carolina State University...

Feb 23, 2021

Virginia "Jeanie" Hinkle, formerly of St. Clair, passed away at her home in Silver Springs MD on February 23, 2021.

Jeanie was born in Arnot's Addition on December 3, 1933, to the late Anthony and Victoria Marcavage.

She graduated from St. Clair High School in 1951then went to Ford Business School in Pottsville before becoming...

Feb 8, 2021

Mary C. Monahan, 103, formerly of St. Clair, died Monday February 8, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, January 8, 1918, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mahoney Cummings.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA

She was...

Jan 8, 2021

Joseph R. "Ronnie" Phillips, of Pottsville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville, one day after his 72nd birthday.

Born Jan. 7, 1949, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John and Irma (Campion) Phillips.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and...

Jan 4, 2021

Heaven became a little nicer on January 4, 2021 when Gladys Mazar was called home to the Lord.  She died at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.  She had been a resident of Providence Place since 2019.  She and her husband John lived in Middleport until the state took their home to rebuild Route 209.  It was then that they...

Jan 4, 2021

John E. Thomas, of St. Clair died Monday January 4, 2021 at LVHN – Schuylkill – East N, Pottsville.

Born in Wadesville, He was a son of the late William and Barbara (Gall) Thomas.

He served in the US Air Force.

John was a Security Guard for Lake Wynonah.

He was...

Dec 30, 2020

Benjamin Sadusky, 93, of Orwigsburg, died Wednesday December 30, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Township, July 22, 1927, he was a son of the late John and Victoria (Rushnock) Sadusky.

Ben served in the US Navy during WWII.

Before retiring he was the...

Dec 22, 2020

Joan V. Carl, 93, formerly of Minersville, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Yarnell) Staller.

She was a member of the former Hillside Chapel, Llewellyn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy...

Dec 18, 2020

James R. Robert Hess, 80, of Honeysuckle Ct. , Pine Grove, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday December 18, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, August 26, 1940, He was a son of the late James and Nellie (Peleckis) Hess.

He served in both the United States Marines Corp. and the US Army.

Dec 16, 2020

George F. Marx Jr., 80, of West West Terrace, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family.

Born Dec. 20, 1939, in Tremont, he was a son of the late George F. Sr. and Emma (Eberly) Marx.

He was a graduate of Tremont High School and member of St. John Lutheran Church,...

Dec 10, 2020

Richard S.  Bell, 84 of Marlin, formerly Dieners Hill, died Thursday December 10, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 27, 1936, He was a son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Fitz) Bell.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Richard...

Dec 3, 2020

Georgene Jones, 74, of St. Clair, passed away Thursday December 3, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, February 26, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Veronica (Hughes) Miller.

Georgene was a 1964 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church,...

Dec 1, 2020

Edward "Ted" Manion , 78, of  St. Clair, died Tuesday December 1, 2020, at  LVHN – Muhlenberg, Bethelhem.

Born in Pottsville, February 7, 1942, He was a son of the late Martin and Anna (Walsh) Manion.

Ted graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1959 and worked at Eastern Press of Pottsville where he was...

Nov 26, 2020

Joseph  E. Rollman, 82, of  St. Clair, died Thursday November 26, 2020, at Lutheran Home, Topton PA.

Born in Mount Laffee, November 27, 1937, He was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (McGrath) Rollman.

Joe worked as a pattern maker for Phillips-Van Heusen Company and American Argo Company both of Pottsville.

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Nov 26, 2020

Joseph L.  Gravish, 100, of St. Clair, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020, at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville PA.

Born in Wadesville, March 12, 1920, he was a son of the late Matthew (Maciej) and Sophie (Zofia Stempien) Gravish (Grabarz).

A graduate of St. Clair High School, Joseph went on to enlist...

Nov 25, 2020

Jeanette E.  Ward, 85, of St. Clair, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, February 8, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Austin and Mary (Chermansky) Kraft.

She was a 1953 graduate from St. Clair High School and worked as a Bookkeeper for the Holden Insurance Agency...