Obituaries

Bernadette M. O’Doherty

Bernadette  O'Doherty , 261, of 20 North Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, Formerly of Pottsville  died Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Queens, August 1, 1960 She was a daughter of the late William and Blessing  Carlsen O'Doherty.

She worked  as a Mail Sorter at US Postal Service, .

Surviving are 2 children...

John Petrachonis

John Petrachonis, 62, of 17 E. Franklin St., Saint Clair, died Monday at his home.

Born in Shenandoah, Nov. 25, 1951, he was a son of Felix and Anastasia Barno Petrachonis.

John served in the Army during the Vietnam War .

He was a mechanic at Pet Brothers, Shenandoah.

John loved...

Kimberly A. Moyer

Kimberly  A.  Moyer , 55, of 500 East Norwegian Street, Pottsville, died Friday at her residence.

Born in Reading, April 19, 1958, She was a daughter of Loretta Esterly Trosttle and the late James Esterly.

She was a Nurse's Aide at York Terrace Nursing Center, Pottsville, PA.

In addition to her Mother Kim...

Helen Donlin

Helen T. Donlin, 90, formerly of Saint Clair, died Thursday at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Saint Clair, April 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Adams Thomas.

She worked her entire life in the garment industry. After many years working for Van Huesen, Pottsville, she retired from H.L....

Gail C. Camodeca

Gail C. Camodeca, 77, of Pottsville, peacefully passed away Friday morning into the arms of her Lord and her daughter, Crystal Camodeca, in the comfort of her home with her loving husband, Douglas C. Camodeca Sr., by her side.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret Urch Reed.

She...

Wesley “Pap” Reedy

Wesley "Pap" Reedy, 76, of 231 Oak St., Minersville, died Thursday at Blaschak Coal Corp., Centralia.

Born in Orwigsburg, he was a son of the late Edward E. and Rita Ford Reedy.

He was a sergeant working for Lehigh Law Enforcement Officers Association, Pottsville. He also worked for Anthracite Protective Association LLC.

He...

Charles “Buster” Gately

Charles R. "Buster" Gately, 56, of 434 S. Second St., Saint Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in Pottsville, Oct. 12, 1957, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Culbert Gately.

He was a retired as a truck driver from Reading Anthracite Co.

In addition to his parents,...

Anna Homa

Anna  Homa , 96, Shenandoah, of St. Clair, PA died Monday at ,

Born in St. Clair, February 25, 1917, She was a daughter of the late John  Homa and Anna (Melochick) Homa

She was a graduate of  St. Clair High School and retired as a machine operator, working in the local garment industry.

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Joseph J. Balulis

Joseph J. Balulis, 64, of 254 E. Savory St., Palo Alto, died Friday at home.

Born in Pottsville, Oct. 12, 1949, he was a son of the late George and Mary Jalonski Balulis.

He was a 1967 graduate from Saint Clair High School and was the owner of Joe Balulis Garage, Palo Alto.

Joe served...

Donald A. Yanek

Donald A. Yanek, 79, of 142 North 3rd Street, St. Clair, died Friday at home.

Born in St. Clair, January 25, 1934, he was a son of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Griffiths) Yanek.

He was a 1951 graduate of St. Clair High School.

Donald served in the Air Force during the Korean...

Doris M. Wolfe

Doris M. Wolfe , 95, of Pottsville, died Friday at Luther Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Born in Llewellyn, Feb. 20, 1918, She was a daughter of the late George and Sadie Clarke Long.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Wolfe,...

George Kostura

George  Kostura , 80, of Orwigsburg, formerly of St. Clair died Sunday at Home.

Born in Wadesville, June 10, 1933, He was a son of the late George and Anna (Kovach) Kostura

He was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church , St. Clair, PA

The last member of his immediate family he...

Anna Wargo

Anna  Wargo , 87, formerly St. Clair, died Thursday at Schuylkill Center.

Born in St. Clair, November 28, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna  Klizas.

Anna was a 1943 graduate of St. Clair High School.  During WWII she worked in the Dental Office of Indiantown Gap.  She worked at Sears...

Vera Sleva

Vera M. Sleva, 83, of 68 Parallel Road, Pine Grove, died Sunday at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Pottsville, Jan. 1, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Ida Anderson Berdanier.

She was graduate of Saint Clair High School.

As a homemaker, Vera's passion was being a loving...