Obituaries

Oct 18, 2017

Richard  H. Camodeca, 81, of Queen of Peace Apartments, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 18, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. PA

Born in Pottsville, August 18, 1936, He was a son of the late Beck  and Ethel (Meyers) Camodeca.

Richard was a retired US Army Veteran, serving four years.  He was...

Oct 8, 2017

Elizabeth  "Libby" Gursky , 93, formerly of St. Clair, died Sunday October 8, 2017 at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in St. Clair, December 17, 1923, She was a daughter of the late John Sr. and Mary (Jurick) Dudick.

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

Libby  ...

Oct 7, 2017

Mr. Franklin J. James, 83, Saint Clair, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. He had been a resident at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, since July.

Mr. James was born on July 27, 1934, in the Johns' Patch section of Saint Clair, and was the son of the late Joseph R. Haverty James and Agnes (nee...

Sep 29, 2017

Peter "Peachy"  Kadingo Sr., 93, of  Troutdale, VA  formerly of St. Clair, died Friday Sept. 29, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA.

Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1924, He was a son of the late John  and Mary (Merena) Kadingo.

He  served in the US Army during WWII.

Peter was a retired...

Sep 23, 2017

Edward  V. Boris , 84, of 4 Thwing St., St. Clair, died Saturday Sept. 23, 2017 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, October 16, 1932, He was a son of the late Edward J. and Anna (Beritsky) Boris.

He retired as a Truck Driver from Pepsico, Schuylkill Haven.

Ed was a...

Sep 20, 2017

Catherine M. (Oler) Washuta, 99, of Lower Mill Creek, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Darkwater, March 12, 1918, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Barna) Oler.

Prior to her marriage she worked in various factories locally and in Philadelphia.

She was a member...

Aug 22, 2017

Carol  L. Sterner , 75, of 620 Valley Road, Pottsville, died Tuesday August 22, 2017 at her daughter Jane's residence, Heckscherville.

Born in Catawissa, September 22, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Marvin and Louise (Ash) Keefer.

She graduated in1959 from Pottsville Area High School.

Carol was  active  in the  Heckscherville...

Aug 17, 2017

Thomas  G. Connor, 64, of 50 Meadow Dr., Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday August 17, 2017 at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Scranton, November 4, 1952, He was a son of Robert J. Connor Sr. of Scranton and the late Mildred  (Stewart) Connor.

He retired as a Control Engineer from Guilford Mills, Pine...

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.