Obituaries

Jun 17, 2021

Daniel R. Lubinsky, 42, of Cass Township, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Jan. 18, 1979, in Pottsville, he was a son of Edmund F. and the late Brenda (Bennett) Lubinsky.

He was a 1997 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Dan attended Vo-tech and learned...

Jun 13, 2021

Joseph J. Rollman , 61, of St. Clair, passed away  Sunday June 13, 2021, at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville PA.

Born in Pottsville, December 11, 1959, He was a son of  the late Joseph and Nancy (Walters) Rollman.

Joseph worked at Miller Distribution, St. Clair.  He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi...

May 28, 2021

Evelyn L. Spotts, 94, of Rosewood Nursing Home, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday May 28, 2021, at LVHN-Schuylkilll-East.

Born in Pottsville, January 31, 1927, She was a daughter of Harry and Ruth (Kipp) Walters.

She worked as a Nurse's Aide at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.

She was a member of...

May 25, 2021

Theodore G. Sagan, 82, of St. Clair, died Tuesday May 25, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Frackville, April 16, 1939, He was a son of the late Harry  and Mary (Kuchta) Sagan.

He was a graduate of Frackville High School.

He served in the US Army.

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May 18, 2021

Mary Louise Larish, 64, of St. Clair, died Tuesday May 18, 2021, at LVHN-Schuylkill – East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 3, 1956 She was a daughter of the late Robert "Red" McCaffrey and Louise (Hughes) McCaffrey.

She was a 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and worked as a Hospitality Hostess at...

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...