Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

Dolores "Dolly" Lipinsky, 91, of St. Clair, died Friday July 25, 2025 at her daughter's home.

Born in Pottsville September 13, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Homski) Stempinski.

She retired from the garment industry having worked for several area factories, and  was  a member of ILGWU.

She...

Jul 18, 2025

Brenda Lynn Shappell, 46, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday July 18, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, May 2, 1979, She was a daughter of William and Mary Ann (Covach) Shappell of Pottsville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Clarence and Barbara Shappell; Michael and Julia Covach.

In addition to her parents, surviving...

Jul 3, 2025

Geraldine  Lutzkanin, 77, of St. Clair passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at  her home.

Born in New Philadelphia, April 11, 1948, She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Zimerofsky) Paltanavage.

She was a 1966 graduate of Nativity BVM High School after which she went on to work at St. Clair Garment...

Jun 24, 2025

Bernard  F. Visnefski, 64 of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, July 14, 1960, He was a son of the late Bernard J. and Gloria (Piccioni) Visnefski.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and went on to work with his father at F&J Body Shop, Pottsville.

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Jun 24, 2025

Gerard V. "Jerry" Brennan, 90, of Diener's Hill, died Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA

Born in Pottsville, June 6, 1935, He was a son of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Diener) Brennan.

Jerry retired from working at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.

He was a member of St....

May 21, 2025

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May 21, 2025

John Tellup , 91, of Cressona, got his dying wish of passing away at home on May 21, 2025.

Born in St. Clair, May 8, 1934, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Seamon) Tellup.

He...

May 5, 2025

Mildred  M. Potts, 101 of St. Clair, passed Monday May 5, 2025, at the Gardens at York Terrance.

Born in Pottsville, August 16, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Roy and Catherine  (Schell) Hughes.

She retired as a Machine Operator at St. Clair Garment Factory.

She was a member of First...

Apr 7, 2025

Katharine A.  MacNutt, 58, of McAdoo, formerly of Pottsville passed away Monday April 7, 2025, ather home

Born in , November 28, 1966, She was a daughter of the late Margaret  (Kodak) MacNutt and John MacNutt of Pottsville

A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, she matriculated to Millersville University earning a Bachelor Degree in...

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Valeria T. (Marcavage) Davis, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA, where she was receiving care for a recent illness. She was an educator, a civil servant, a loving wife, and a dear friend to many residents of her hometown of St. Clair, PA.

Valeria, also known as Val or...

Mar 29, 2025

David M. Motto, 74, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday March 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in St. Clair, January 5, 1951, He was a son of the late Martin and Kathryn (Butscunas) Motto

A 1969 graduate of St. Clair High School, where he also attended Vo-Tech, David went on to...

Feb 6, 2025

Joseph  J. Haffey, 82, of St Clair, died Thursday February 6, 2025, at LVHN-Schuylkill- East, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, July 31, 1942, He was a son of the late Patrick and Anna (Sabados) Haffey.

Joseph J. Haffey served in the US Army.

He then went on to work in Food Distribution at...

Jan 31, 2025

George R. Zokuskie, 86, of St. Clair, died Friday January 31, 2025 at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born in Gilberton, March 12, 1938, He was a son of the late Albert  and Mary (Marhon) Zokuskie.

He Served in the US Air Force.

George retired having worked for Reading Anthracite .Pottsville, PA.

Jan 26, 2025

Donna M. Potts, 77, of  Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday January 26, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, December 26, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Donald   and Laverne (Shaw) Hughes.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA

She was preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2025

Catherine T.  Bulino OSF, 98, of St. Clair, died Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025  at her residence.

Born in Minersville, April 20, 1926, she was a daughter of late Emil and Romilda (Dallago) Rizzi.

She graduated from Minersville High School Class of 1944 and was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA,...

Jan 1, 2025

Vita (Modica) Valenti , 84, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Burgio, Italy September 9, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Carmelo and Catherine (Genova) Modica. Vita's passion was taking care of her family. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA She was...

Dec 8, 2024

Alvin Jackson Jr., 65, St. Clair, passed away Sunday December 8, 2024, at his home.

Born in Pottsville, February 3, 1959, He was a son of the late Alvin  Sr. and Zella I.(Brown) Jackson

Alvin had worked at E.A. Quirin Machine Shop, St. Clair and Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven before retiring from SER...

Dec 4, 2024

Michael Kerick Jr., 72, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2024 at LVHN-Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville, October 23, 1952, he was a son of Michael Sr. and Mary (Babusik) Kerick. He was a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School. Michael Served in the US Marine Corps from 1970-1974. He often said, "Once a Marine, always a...

Nov 15, 2024

Raymond James Lavenberg , 97, of Pottsville, passed away Friday,  November 15 , 2024, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, March 5, 1927, he was a son of the late Dorothy Cartwright and James Lavenberg.

Raymond served honorably in the US Navy in WWII.

He retired as a Millright from Bay-Mor Pet...

Nov 12, 2024

Michael J. Keller Sr ,76, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home in St. Clair, PA.

Born in Reading January 25, 1948 he was a son of the late Rufus and Iona (Spohn) Keller.

Michael loved fishing and was an avid firearm enthusiast. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Rainbow Fire Company...

Oct 12, 2024

Elizabeth Marie Koropchak , 73, of St. Clair, formerly of Girardville, died Saturday October 12, 2024, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Philadelphia, December 13, 1950, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Barbara (Kenny) Schmidt.

She had worked as a secretary at Offray and Sons, Frakcville.

In...