Obituaries

Phyllis Stabingas

Jan 6, 2019

Phyllis A. Stabingas, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed  Sunday, January 6, 2019  at her residence in Schuylkill Haven PA.

Born in Pottsville, November 19, 1949, she was the daughter of Eva (Larish) Sleva of Orwigsburg and the late John Sleva.

Phyllis was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.  She enjoyed reading,...

Susan Futchko

Jan 6, 2019

Susan Futchko formerly of St. Clair, PA and more recently Tappahannock, VA, passed away on January 6, 2019 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Farnham, VA.

Sue was born in Tuscarora, PA, the fifth of ten children born to the late George and Anna Marko. She was the devoted husband of the late George Futchko who died in...

Helen Udut

Nov 24, 2018

Helen Udut , 91, of 33 Pike Street, St. Clair, passed away Saturday with her family by her side,  at Lehigh Valley Health Network  – Schuylkill – East , Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, October 2, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Prokop and Anna (Halfnak) Stednitz.

She retired from the former Angela...

Vera Connors

Nov 4, 2018

Vera Connors, 93, formerly of St. Clair, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon PA.

Born in Arnots Addition, November 19, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Porfiry and Julia Perun.

She was a 1943 graduate of St. Clair High School.

She was a devoted homemaker and caregiver...

Doris “Dolly” Rubright

Oct 24, 2018

Doris "Dolly" Rubright , 89, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Thursday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born August 23, 1929 in St. Clair, She was a daughter of the late George and Pearl (Wineland) Rubright.

A graduate of St. Clair High School, Dolly worked as a button holer for Van Heusen, Pottsville.  She was a...

Mary R Wixted

Sep 25, 2018

Mary R Wixted , 93, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Friday at Pinebrook Personal Care and Retirement Center, Orwigsburg PA.

Born in Branchdale, June 3, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Patrick and Jane (Rountree) Quinn.

Mary graduated from Reilly Township High School.

She retired working in Food Service at...

Louis A. Demarkis

Sep 21, 2018

Louis A. "Louie" DeMarkis , 88, of 12 East Hancock Street, St. Clair, died Saturday at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born in St. Clair, November 15, 1929, He was a son of the late Attilio and Rachael (Stephen) DeMarkis.

He retired having worked in the Garment Industry for  45  years...

Rhoda Mae (Robertson) Edwards

Sep 2, 2018

Rhoda Mae (Robertson) Edwards, 92, passed away on Sept. 2, 2018. She was born on Aug. 1, 1926 in St. Clair, PA to Norman and Florence Robertson. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Frederic Edwards; her sister Amy and brother Norman. Rhoda is survived by her children and their spouses, Robin (James) Heimberger, Eric (Lori) Edwards,...

Paul M. Semanco

Aug 4, 2018

Paul M. Semanco, 78, of 6 South Nichols Street, St. Clair, died Saturday August 4, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Manura) Semanco.

He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1958 then joined the United States Marine...

Thomas J. Mozloom

Jul 28, 2018

Having lived a brilliant and honorable life, Mr. Thomas J. Mozloom, 99, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Born in Pottsville on February 9, 1919, "Tommy" was the son of the late John and Teresa (Ferris) Mozloom.   He graduated St. Clair High School at the age of 16.  As...

Francis “Buck” Campion

Jul 15, 2018

Francis "Buck" Vincent Campion age 84, of College Station TX, formerly of Pottsville and Mount Laffey, Pa. died on July 15, 2018 at home in the presence of his family.

Born 1933 in Mount Laffee, he was the son of the late Thomas & Margaret Boran Campion. He was a 1951 graduate from Pottsville Catholic High School....

Martin D. Gursky

Jul 2, 2018

Martin David Gursky , 64, of 114 Cherry St, St. Clair, passed away Monday July 2, 2018 at his Residence.

Born in Pottsville, February 1, 1954, He was a son of the late Edward  and Mary (Laurie) Gursky.

Marty was a 1971 graduate of St. Clair High school, after which he received a B.S. in...

A. James Reichley

Jul 1, 2018

A. James Reichley , 89, formerly of St. Clair and Potomac, MD Sunday July 1, 2018 at Residence, Elkridge MD.

Born in St, Clair, March 3, 1929, He was a son of the late Grant and Mary (Thompson) Reichley.

After growing up in St. Clair and Pottsville, PA, Jim attended the...

Jayse W. Raczka

Jun 30, 2018

Jayse W. Raczka , 3 months infant , of Forestville, passed away Saturday June 30, 2018.

Born in Pottsville, March 21, 2018, He was a son of Jared Raczka and Kaitlyn McGinley.

Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother Kolton McGinley; Sister Karma Raczka  Paternal grandfather Jeff Raczka Sr. of Minersville; Paternal Grandmother...

Eleanor Bergen

Jun 25, 2018

Eleanor  Bergen , 86, of 1015 Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, died Monday June 25, 2018 at LVHN – Schuylkill – East , Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, March 22, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor (Dimmerling) Moore.

Eleanor worked as a sales person at Moore's Sneaker Place and retired as a...

Paul J. Thomas

Jun 20, 2018

Paul J. "Pelo" Thomas, 90, of St. Clair, died Saturday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in St. Clair, October 13, 1927, He was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Adams) Thomas.

Paul graduated from St. Clair High School, Class of 1945 before serving in the U S Army during the Korean War.

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Eleanor Ryan

Apr 22, 2018

Eleanor Dimmerling Ryan, 75 years old, a lifelong resident of Saint Clair, passed away on Sunday April 22, 2018 surrounded by her "girls."  She is survived by her daughters Kyran  Wilson, Colleen  Summa, Kelly  Boyle, grandchildren Fionn Wilson and Ryan Elizabeth Boyle, and brother James Dimmerling and his wife Millie. She was preceded in death by sisters Frances Wixted...