Obituaries

Aug 12, 2017

Jeanne C. Pelachick , 56, of 451 East Arch St., Pottsville, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her Residence.

Born in Washington D.C., December 6, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Loma (Castle) Wright.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School.

Jeanne was a Service Manager at...

Jul 20, 2017

Elsie Stencovage , 89, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Thursday July 20, 2017 at the home of her daughter Carolyn Hannis and Son-in-law Frank Hannis Sr.

Born in St. Clair, July 21, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Kalinich) Laurie.

Elsie retired as a Seamstress after working in various...

Jul 16, 2017

Marie G.  Hand , 89, of St. Clair, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor entered heaven July 16, 2017.

Born in Lehighton, April 15, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Miller) Stehling .

A graduate of Lehighton Area High School, in her younger years she worked as a...

May 28, 2017

Mark "Sparky"  Covach , 58, of St. Clair, died Sunday May 28, 2017 after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Pottsville, August 22, 1958, He was a son of the late Michael and Julia (Collihan) Covach.

He was a graduate of the former St. Clair High School and was a member of St....

May 15, 2017

John "Hopper"  Holobetz , 65, of  Pottsville, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, after a courageous four year battle with cancer.

Born in Pottsville, May 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Michael and Susan (Mulikova) Holobetz.

He was a 1969 graduate of St....

Apr 4, 2017

I da Mae Arbogast , 96, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Pottsville died Tuesday April 4, 2017  at Citrus Hills Health & Rehab., Hernando  FL.

Born in Pottsville, May 14, 1920, She was a daughter of the late George and Laura (Whittaker) Stephenson.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Ida...

Mar 7, 2017

Daryl V. Learned, 74, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pablo, CA, June 26, 1942, He was a son of the late Vincent and Bernice (Brown) Learned.

He was a Truck Driver at Belle Trucking, Shoemakersville.

Daryl was a member...

Feb 23, 2017

Michael  A. Burdess , 52, of 300 S. Nicholas St., St. Clair, died Thursday February 23, 2017 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.

Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1964, He was a son of the late Robert Burdess Jr. and Ann (Mokelar) Burdess Szalku.

He was a 1982 Graduate of St. Clair Area...

Feb 14, 2017

Our beloved father Michael  Kovich , 94, entered into his eternal reward February 14, 2017 in the loving arms of Jesus and  Mary surrounded by his loving children as we prayed the Flame of Love Hail Mary.

Michael formerly of St. Clair, resided with his daughter Joann Faenza of Port Carbon.

He was son of...

Feb 10, 2017

Kathleen M.(Gregory) Corby, 61, formerly of St. Clair passed away Monday at Dublin Methodist Hospital, Dublin, OH.

Born in Pottsville, October 19, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Flanagan) Gregory.

Kathleen was a 1973 graduate from St. Clair High School. She was employed for 25 years by Plantland in Columbus...

Jan 27, 2017

William J. Connors , 84, of  Pottsville, formerly of St. Clair died Friday January 27, 2017 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, June 15, 1932, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Jacoby) Connors.

William J. Connors served in the Navy as a Radar man during the Korean War.

Jan 22, 2017

Thomas "TO"  Cicero , 46, of 301 Arnot Street, St. Clair, died Sunday January 22, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, August 13, 1970, He was a son of the late Frederick and Geraldine (Miller) Cicero.

TO worked at Miller Brother Construction Inc., Schuylkill Haven, PA.

Jan 9, 2017

Margaret A. Carl , 75, of 2250 W. Market St., Pottsville, died Monday January 9, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Palo Alto, June 3, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Esther (Meyers) Wassel.

She was a  graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

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Nov 26, 2016

Nancy Lee McMurtrie, beloved wife of John "Mac" McMurtrie, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. She and the love of her life, Mac, met at age 15 and celebrated their 59 th wedding anniversary in March.

"Nancy the Ring Pop Lady" loved working with children and retired from Saint Clair Area...

Nov 10, 2016

Ella E. Pastucka , 98, of Mill Creek, died Thursday Nov. 10, 2016 surrounded by her family at her son Richard's   home in  Hegins.

Born in Stuttguart Germany, August 4, 1918, She was a daughter of the late Herman and Freda (Kronmuller) Krapf.

Ella was a Manager at the former Grace Shop , Pottsville, and...

Aug 18, 2016

Paul  V.  Taposkie , 85, of 996 Long Run Road, Pine Grove, died Thursday August 18, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.

Born in Duncott, December 9, 1930, He was a son of the late Paul  and Sadie (Maszunga) Taposkie.

Paul severed in the US Army during the Korean War.

He  ...

Jun 8, 2016

Mary Martin DeNapoli passed away quietly June 8, 2016 in the company of her family. She was almost 86 years old.

She was a resident of St.Clair, the daughter of the late Helen Holden Martin and Thomas Martin Jr. She was a graduate of Nativity High School.

She judged her own life thru the accomplishments...

May 28, 2016

Elyse Joan Wychunas, 52, of 29 Hilltop, Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday May 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, May 30, 1963, she was a daughter of Lee Anne Bicht Schroding and the late Edward "Ted" Schroding.

Elyse was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.

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Apr 26, 2016

Rita  A. Hargraves , 80, of 116 East Patterson St., St. Clair, died Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Schuylkill Medical Center-S. Jackson St., Pottsville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in St. Clair, September 10, 1935, She was a daughter of the late George and Rita (McGuire) Ball.

She was a graduate of the former...

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Ann Woollam, 76, of  St. Clair, died  Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Born in St. Clair, October 21, 1939, She was a daughter of the late Charles Sr.  and Pauline (Filanowski) Homovich.

She was a graduate from St. Clair High School Class of 1957.

Mary Ann was an...