Obituaries

Stephen A. Rennick, 93, of 14 East Caroline Ave, St. Clair, died Monday at Luther Ridge Nursing Home, pottsville. Born in St. Clair, May 9, 1921, He was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kobige) Rennick. Steve was a corporal in the Army, and served in WWII. He was a retired foreman, having worked for several area...

Maureen L. Haughney, 64, of 228 N. Mill St., Saint Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, Aug. 30, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Alice McCormick Haughney.

She was a former secretary at Evans Delivery, Pottsville.

She was a member of St. Clare...

Mary Ann Harrison, 72, of 8 N. Third St., Saint Clair, died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in Pottsville, April 3, 1942, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan (Brotosky) Sabados.

She was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

She was a member of St. Clare of...

John  Chaklos , 78, of Mill Creek Manor died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in East Norwegian Twp., August 19, 1935, He was a son of the late Michael  and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos.

He graduated  from the former Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1953.

He  retired from  Con...

Dolores M. Holohan , 87, of 101 N. 12th St., Pottsville, formerly of Wadesville, passed away peacefully Thursday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danivlle with her children by her side.

Born in Cass Twp, November 13, 1926, She was a daughter of the late Earl and Ella Mae (Adams) Williams.

She was a 1944 graduate of...

Sean Michael Mettam , 42, of 22 North Third St., St. Clair, died Wednesday at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, June 25, 1971, He was a son of the late Kenneth A. and Isabelle  (Ross) Mettam.

He was 1989 graduate of  Nativity BVM High School.

Sean was the 4 th...

Joan M.  Wisnosky , 88, of 500 E. Lawton St., St. Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street.

Born in Pine Grove, October 12, 1925, She was a daughter of the late William  and Ellen (Zimmerman) Love.

Joan was a self employed Beautician.

She was of Lutheran Faith

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Pauline  Coffer , 78, of 402 East Hancock St, St. Clair, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

Born in Baltimore, MD May 20, 1935, She was a daughter of the late John  and Gladys  Yox.

She was a member of St. Clair-Wade United Methodist Church, St. Clair, PA.

She was preceded in...

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, 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 , 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 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, 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, 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 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 , 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.

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, 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 , 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 , 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...