Obituaries

John E. Kovich , 67, of 404 South Nicholas St., St. Clair, died Thursday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Pottsville, September 22, 1949, He was a son of the late John and Jean (Rice) Kovich.

He worked as a Knitter at Argo Mill, Schuylkill Haven.

John was a...

Michael Edward Reading , 72, of 203 Macomb St., New Philadelphia, died Saturday at LVHN – Schuylkill – East , Pottsville.

He was a son of the late Clyde Robert and Lucille (Robinson) Reading.

He was a LPN at Bakers Nursing Home , LA.

Michael was a member of Pottsville Seventh Day Adventist...

Walter "Wally"  J. Lipinsky, 87, of 221 N. Mill St., St. Clair, died Sunday at Home surrounded by his family.

Born in Minersville, January 17, 1930, He was a son of the late Stephen  and Mary (Gresko) Lipinsky.

He was a 1948 graduate of the former Cressona High School.

Wally worked as a...

Gladys "Joyce" Kocur, 84, of Auburn, formerly of St. Clair, died Saturday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in St. Clair, September 9, 1932. She was a daughter of the late George and Pearl (Wineland) Rubright.

She was a retired Secretary working for many years at the Dalinda Dance Studio, St. Clair.

Joyce was...

Joseph E. Saylor , 67, of 1016 West Race Street, Pottsville, died Monday at Home surrounded by his family.

Born in Reading, March 1, 1950, He was a son of the late Carrie Trabosh Saylor.

He retired as a Welder from Penn Steel.

He of the Catholic Faith.

He was preceded...

Karen  R. Sohosky, 54, of , New Philadelphia, died Thursday at her home.

Born in Pottsville, January 30, 1963, She was a daughter of the late Chester Sr. and Dolores  (Reynolds) Shanoskie.

Karen last worked at Hexcel in St. Clair.

She was of the Catholic Faith.

Surviving are brother Chester Shanoskie...

Joseph  J. Faenza , 72, of 25 East Street, Port Carbon, died Thursday at home surrounded by his family from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Born in Summit Hill, December 29, 1944, He was a son of the late Ralph and Myrle  Faenza.

He retired as a Drywall Finisher from Gary Krammes Drywall, Pine...

James "Jimmer" H. Lynch, 66, of St. Clair, died Tuesday at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, December 20, 1950, He was the son of the late James and Helen (Burns) Lynch.

An avid sports fan, he was a 1968 graduate of St. Clair High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He was...

Dorothy  A. Carey , 81, of Pottsville, died Wednesday at Genesis Health Care Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, November 14, 1934, She was a daughter of the late Joseph  and Dorothy (Pfleuger) Smith.

She retired as Nurse's Aide at the former Pottsville Hospital & Warne Clinic.

She was a member of St....

Kevin J. Faenza , 49, of Pottsville, died Monday at home.

Born in Coaldale, May 3, 1967, He was a son Joseph J. Faenza and his wife JoAnn of Port Carbon and the late Georgine (Biggans) Peralta

He was a member of Lutheran Faith.

Surviving in addition to his father and step-mother are...

Frances Chismar 75 of Frackville died Monday, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. Graveside services will be held at convenience of family.

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville PA is in charge of arrangements. www.nicehartfuneralhome.com

Dorothy K.  Reed , 93, of 312 N. 2nd St, St. Clair, died Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill at East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Locust Valley, September 7, 1923, She was a daughter of  the late Calvin and Grace Messerschmidt Bridygham.

She was a Waitress at the former Coney Island Restaurant and  at McDonald's...

Richard  D. Meyer , 52, of St. Clair, passed away monday at home with his wife Elona his side.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com

Gerard "Jer Jer" Brennan , 59, of Dieners Hill, died Sunday at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville, May 12, 1957, He was a son of Gerard V. and Joan Shappell Brennan of Dieners Hill.

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

Jer was...

Matthew Buletza , 87, of 36 N. Nichols St., St. Clair, died Thursday in Carlisle surrounded by his family.

Born in St. Clair, October 3, 1928, He was a son of the late Matthew and Anna (Costy) Buletza.

He  graduated in 1947 from St. Clair High School.

Matthew Buletza served in the US...

James A. Burke, 76, formerly of Palo Alto, died Saturday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, July 26, 1940, He was a son of the late Raymond  and Grace (James) Burke.

James was a hardworking man. He retired in 2001 after working in Management at several steel foundries. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

John W. Frie, 81, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday with his loving family at his side at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Mount Laffee, Dec. 12, 1934, he was a son of the late George and Catherine Eagan Frie.

He retired as a laborer at Empire Steel, Laureldale.

John was a member of...

Charles "Bud" Schroding , 82, of 729 Golf Road, Tamaqua, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital , Allentown.

Born in Mill Creek, December 17, 1933, He was a son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Jones) Schroding

He was a 1951 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Bud was a sportsman whether playing, coaching or...

Mary Ann  Cholko , 75, of 117 Chamberlane Ave, Pottsville, died Tuesday at her home.

Born in Pottsville, December 8, 1940, She was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Klein) Hozella.

She worked at Economy Supply Company , Pottsville and Reidler Decal, St. Clair before retiring.

She was a member of...

Anna M. Vockie, 90, of St. Clair, died Monday at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family

Born in St. Clair, September 29, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Getsie) Fitz.

She was a Co-Owner of the former Chet & Ann's Cafe, St. Clair.

She was...