Obituaries

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...

Tracey  Julian , 44, of , Shenandaoh, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born on  August 4, 1971, She was a daughter of Guy S. Julian and the late Cherita (Melewski) Sevinsky.

In addition to her father Tracey is survived by her brother Guy M. Julian and his wife Emilie of Valley...

Walter S. Golca , 87, of 37 Pike St., St. Clair, died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, January 18, 1929, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Wrabel) Golca

He served in the US Army during the  Korean War

Walter worked as a  Butcher...

Colt Stuart Fort, infant child of Raymond H. Fort and Carrie Saylor of Pottsville, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Surviving are in addition to his parents are a brother Russell Fort; a sister Gabriella Fort; Maternal  grandparents Amandus and Sheri Dorrell of Pottsville;  Paternal grandparents Joseph and Renee Saylor of Pottsville;  Great Grandmother...

John  E.  "Jack" Mansell , 58, of 237 Schuylkill Mountain Rd., Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, July 12, 1957, He was a son of the late James and Vera (Donaldson) Mansell.

He was a 1975 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Jack was a self...

Joseph J. Stadnik, 87, formerly  of  St. Clair, died Saturday at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, January 4, 1929, He was a son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Goles) Stadnik.

He was a retired from PennDOT as a driver for many years.

Joe was a member of...

Cynthia Sonnon, 67, of 1210 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville, died Friday at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Williamsport, Sept. 3, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Viola Horrox Calvin.

She worked in housekeeping at Schuylkill Medical Center–South Jackson Street.

She was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Herbert  D. Jones, 84, of 159 Mill Creek Ave, Pottsville, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family

Born in Quarry, VA May 9, 1931, He was a son of the late John "Abe" and Mary Ellen (Edmondson) Jones

Herbert who is called Don by his sisters and Jonsey by everyone else proudly served his...

Alice (Gulko) Legutko Struzinsky , 96, of 8 Pine Swamp Road, Ringtown, formerly of Schuylkill Haven died Friday at Home Surrounded by her family.

Born in Kaska, February 18, 1919, She was a daughter of the late Leon and Stella (Zielinski) Gulko.

Alice was Co-Owner with her husband of the former Joe's Market, St. Clair....

Elliot Thomas Melusky, infant son of Nicholas and Samantha (McBreen) Melusky of West West Terrace, passed away Wednesday at Reading Hospital & Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by a Grandfather James E. McBreen.

Surviving in addition to his parents are Paternal Grandparents Thomas and Linda Melusky of West West Terrace; Maternal Grandparents Craig...

James  R. Buffington , 70, of 31 S. Morris St., St. Clair, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St.

Born in Pottsville, March 26, 1945, He was a son of Elizabeth (Weismiller) Buffington, Minersville and  the late William H. Buffington.

He was a 1963 graduate of Minersville High School.

James R. Buffington...

Frank Homa Jr., 81, of 606 Wade Road, St. Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, December 16, 1933, He was a son of the late Frank Sr. and Mary (Tellup) Homa.

A lifelong resident of St. Clair, he was a 1951 graduate of St. Clair High School.

Frank...

Ann Aggon, 92, of St. Clair, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, September 14, 1922, She was a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Steficek

Ann was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, Immaculate Conception Church Rosary Society, St. Clair, and Former Immaculate Conception Church....