Obituaries

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...

Apr 16, 2016

Mary Lou Palamar , 78, of 121 South Front Street, St. Clair, was called home to share in the abundant grace and love of Jesus Christ our Savior. on Saturday April 16, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown.

Born in St. Clair, February 15, 1938, She was a daughter of the late James and Katherine...

Apr 8, 2016

Frances  Ann (Moore) Jones, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Friday April 8, 2016 of a "broken heart" surrounded by her loving family.   She has now rejoined her beloved husband of 63 years, who passed away January 3, 2016.

Born in St. Clair, February 16, 1937, She was a daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor (Dimmerling) Moore,...

Apr 6, 2016

Alberta  L. Bertsch , 92, of Mahanoy City, formerly of St. Clair, died Wednesday April 6, 2016 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, June 20, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Adolf and Jennie (Mocknis) Subach.

She retired as a Nurses Aid from the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Apr 2, 2016

Kenneth Richards, 77, of St. Clair died April 2, 2016.   Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery was at the convenience of the family.  Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 22, 2016

Mildred T.  Stoudt , 95, of  Pottsville, died Monday , February 22, 2016 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Mill Creek, East Norwegian Twp., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (McDonald) Hoke. She was the widow of Edward H Stoudt who died April 25, 1983.

A 1937 graduate St, Clair High...

Feb 15, 2016

Helen Curry , 90, formerly of St. Clair, passed away MondayFebruary 15, 2016 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Born in Mt. Carmel, May 22, 1925, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Godocik) Matty.

She was of Protestant Faith.

In addition to her parents, she was  preceded in by...

Feb 12, 2016

Norma E. Mihalsky , 85, of  St. Clair, died Saturday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville surrounded by her family.

Born in McAdoo, January 31, 1931, She was a daughter of the late Irvin and Margaret (Swank) Reading.

She was a graduate of St. Clair high school and a member of St. Clair-Wade United Methodist Church, St....

Feb 12, 2016

Michael J. Mihalsky, 85, of 114 East Patterson St., St. Clair, died Friday February 12, 2016  at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, August 17, 1930, He was a son of the late Michael  and Mary (Federisko) Mihalsky

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School.

Michael served...

Jan 28, 2016

Margaret Gulko, 97, St. Clair, died Thursday January 28, 2016 at Genesis Health Care Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, December 1, 1918, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zemyan) Feryo.

She was a 1936 Graduate of St. Clair High School.

Margaret was a member of St. Michael's...

Jan 8, 2016

James R. Lecher, 88, formerly of Pottsville died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, November 3, 1927, he was a son of the late Theodore and Genevieve (Holley) Lecher.

He served in the Army Air Corp. during the Korean War.

Jim retired from Aetna Steel, Pottsville, as a Purchasing...

Dec 22, 2015

Veronica T.  Zeigler , 79, of 314 South Nichols St., St. Clair, died Tuesday at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, July 21, 1936, She was a daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Setlock) Ketrick.

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

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Dec 15, 2015

Dennis  David "Ab" Hinchey Sr., 60, of 430 Nichols St., Pottsville, formerly of St. Clair died Tuesday December 15, 2015 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, June 5, 1955, He was a son of the Rita (Donaldson) Hinchey of St. Clair and the late Raymond  Hinchey.

He was a 1974 graduate of St. Clair High...