Obituaries

May 20, 2020

Mary Ann Androshick, 73, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on May 20 th , 2020 at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born January 15, 1947 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Donlin. She graduated from Saint Clair High School in 1964. Mary Ann worked as a law office secretary until her...

May 11, 2020

James P. Bickleman, Jr., age 82, of Minersville, PA, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem.  Born in Pottsville, Pa on December 31, 1937, he was the son of the late James and Anna Marie (Capelli) Bickleman.

Coming from humble beginnings, he managed to work hard and prosper for the sake of...

May 4, 2020

Kathleen (Kathy) Chaklos, 69, of Port Carbon, died Monday May 4, 2020, LVHN – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, August 18, 1950, She was a daughter of the late Harry and Katherine (Brennan) Roberts.

She was a graduate of Minersville High School.

She worked as a Waitress at the former Mister Donut...

May 1, 2020

Patricia   Gatley, 70 of Pottsville, formerly of Philadelphia, passed Friday May 1, 2020, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, March 6, 1950, She was a daughter of the late John and Jean (Hughes) Brennan.

She was 1968 graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, Philadelphia, after which she attended Holy Family University.

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May 1, 2020

Marian "June" (Jones) Hanley, 94, of Bellmawr, NJ, formerly of Mill Creek Manor, passed Friday May 1, 2020.

Born June 29, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Edward and Annie (Hughes) Jones.

She was a graduate of St. Clair High School.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

May 1, 2020

Leo L. Karvois , 89, Girardville, formerly of Connerton and St. Clair, died Friday May 1, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, October 19, 1930, He was a son of the late Peter and Frances (Petskus) Karvois

He was a graduate of Butler Township High School after which he started his career in...

Mar 24, 2020

Albert F. "Teno" Rennick , 88 of St. Clair, died Tuesday March 24, 2020, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, May 12, 1931, He was a son of the late John and Mary (Yuda) Rennick.

He was a 1949 graduate of St. Clair High School where he was the Scholar...

Mar 7, 2020

Jude J. Grassa, 59, of St.Clair, died Saturday March 7, 2020 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, April 6, 1960, He was a son of the late John A. and Annette (Gretsky) Grassa.

He was a 1978 graduate of St. Clair Area High School and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church...

Feb 19, 2020

Joseph  Kovich, of Pottsville, formerly of Wadesville, died Wednesday February 19, 2020  at Luther Ridge.

Born in Wadesville,  March 4, 1928, He was a son of the late John and Mary (Fesko) Kovich.

Joseph Kovich served in the US Navy in WWII.

He retired as Machine Operator at Allied Chemical Co, Pottsville.

Feb 11, 2020

William S. "Bill" Homa, 81, of St. Clair, died Tuesday February 11, 2020 at his home.

Born in Cass Twp, November 15, 1938, He was a son of the late Charles and Anna (Martinick) Homa.

After graduating from St. Clair High School, he served in the US Navy..

He was an Electrician at...

Jan 23, 2020

Robert W. McFarland, 48, of 1624 West Market St., Pottsville, died Thursday January 23, 2020, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville PA

Born in Pottsville, July 15, 1971, he was a son of the late Cary "China"(McFarland) Taylor.

He worked as a Carpenter.

Robert was a very spiritual person

He...

Jan 22, 2020

Anna Mae Costy, 82, of Saint Clair, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading.

Born Nov. 24, 1937, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hrichak) Tobin.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Saint Clair, and ILGWU....

Jan 17, 2020

Jane K. Hammond, 62, of Orwigsburg, died Friday January 17, 2020, at Penn State Health-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Born in Pottsville, August 1, 1957, she was a daughter of Roland Miller of Pine Grove and the late Dorothy (Bretzius) Miller.

She worked for Verizon as a Dispatcher in Hershey and more recently...

Jan 8, 2020

Bradley Sunday, 63, of Heckshersville, died Wednesday January 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Phillipsburg, PA on May 2, 1956. He was a son of Robert and Grace Bratton Sunday of Julian, PA.

He worked as a Machine Operator for Jeld Wen and previously as a mechanic at Johnnies...

Jan 7, 2020

Mary S. Twardzik, 92, of Pine Grove, formerly of St. Clair, died Tuesday January 7, 2020, at LVHN-East, Pottsville.

Born in Eagle Hill, November 11, 1927, She was a daughter of the late George  and Mary (Horvath) Stencovage.

She had worked as a machine operator for Miller Bleach & Dye and Van Heusen.

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Dec 31, 2019

Edward E.  Pogera , 86, of St. Clair, died Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Port Carbon, March 3, 1933, He was a son of the late John P. and Anna M. (Stankavage) Pogera.

He was a 1951 graduate of Soldiers Memorial High School, Port Carbon and received his associate degree...

Dec 11, 2019

Melvin  T. "Herk" Cappel , 75, of 100 North Third Street, St. Clair, died Wednesday December 11, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East , Pottsville .

Born in Port Carbon, March 2, 1944, He was a son of Harry and Florence (Barnes) Cappel.

He was a retired Operation Manager at Office...

Nov 14, 2019

James N. Sullivan Sr., 75, of Cumbola, died Thursday November 14, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, March 18, 1944, He was a son of the late Nicholas and Steffina (Wapinsky) Zager.

He was a 1963  graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

James worked as a Mechanic for Wapinsky...

Oct 22, 2019

Christopher  Joseph Corby, 48, of Frackville, formerly of St. Clair, died Tuesday Oct. 22, 2019 at LVHN-Cedar Crest, Allentown PA

Born in Pottsville, April 18, 1971, He was a son of the late Paul J Corby Sr. and Carol (Donit) Corby Williams.

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School.

Chris worked...

Oct 12, 2019

Dawn M. Erdock , 75, of  St. Clair, died Saturday Oct. 12, 2019, at Good Shepard Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem PA.

Born in West Mahanoy Twp., September 24, 1944, She was the daughter of the late Royce and Ruth (Jeffrey) Mensinger.

She was a Sales Clerk at Former Value City, Pottsville and was a member of...