Obituaries

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...

Sep 16, 2024

Andrew J. Messaros, 86, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at his home in Pottsville.

Born in April 19, 1936, he was a son of the late Andrew and Wilma (Brennan) Messaros.

Andrew was a 1956 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. He went on to serve honorable in the U.S. Army. He retired as...

Aug 24, 2024

Vincent Michael Dodds , 82, St. Clair, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Schuylkill Center.

Born in New York, April 10, 1943 he was a son of the late James Vand Mary (Ganarcik) Dodds.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville

Vincent served in the US Navy in Vietnam...

Aug 20, 2024

Andrew Premich., 96 of Orwigsburg, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024, at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in St. Clair, Nov. 3, 1927, He was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Kalinich) Premich

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and received his BS in Education at  Millersville State...

Aug 9, 2024

Eleanor Taposkie, 91, formerly of Pine Grove, died Friday August 9, 2024, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg PA

Born in Minersville, November 8, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Stutzman) Earlosky.

She was a retired Machine Operator at the former Cressona Knitting Mill.

Eleanor was a member...

Aug 2, 2024

Having selflessly dedicated her life to the loving care of family, friends, and others, Norma Theresa Mozloom, 93, of St. Clair, PA, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Frackville, PA.

Born in Pottsville on February 2, 1931, Norma was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Ferris) Mozloom....

Jul 23, 2024

Lynn Marie (Ugi) Hodge of Pottsville, died Tuesday July 23, 2024, at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville .

Born in Camden, NJ, She was a daughter of the late Charles  and Joan Marie (Archer) Ugi

She worked as a Supervisor Certified Peer Specialist at Culture2culture, Pottsville.    Lynn enjoyed crafting, holding many sessions for her peers...

Jul 10, 2024

Stephanie Shandor, 77, of St. Clair, died Wednesday July 10, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, December 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Helen (Horas) Hopko.

She was a 1964 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.

Stephanie worked as a waitress at the former Melnic's Cafe and...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert William Gronski , 70, of  Pottsville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Sunbury, March 14, 1954, he was a son of the late Ignatius and Olga (Moses) Gronski.

Bob was a 1972 graduate from Pottsville Area High School....

May 31, 2024

Harmony Eleanor Zapolsky 5 months old, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Friday May 31, 2024, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Allentown, December 28, 2023, She was the daughter of Eric and Angel Zapolsky.

She was preceded in death by her Great Grandfather Sergeant John H. Montgomery.

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May 27, 2024

John J. McMurtrie (also known as Mac), 89, died surrounded by his loved ones on May 27, 2024.

Mac was predeceased by the love of his life, his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Nancy Sirock McMurtrie.

He was the son of the late John and Beulah Hower McMurtrie and is survived by...

May 27, 2024

Harry "Buddy" Thompson, 53, of Pottsville, died Monday May 27, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East Norwegian St Pottsville PA.

He was Born in Forrest Hills, NY on May 21, 1971.

He graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, Queens NY in 1989. Buddy  moved to Pottsville in 2008 and worked a...

May 25, 2024

Tyler John Peletsky, 23, of Pottsville, formerly of St. Clair, passed Saturday May 25, 2024.

Born in Pottsville, May 5, 2001, He was a son of John V. and Kimberly (Martin) Peletsky of St. Clair.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High school and worked as a Forklift Operator at Polyflo Inc., St. Clair....

May 5, 2024

Tamara Ruth Charters, 49, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away suddenly Sunday May 5, 2024. Born in Ashland, February 27, 1975, she was a daughter of the Joseph J. Erdock Sr. of St. Clair and the late Dawn M. (Mensinger) Erdock. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and received an Associate's Degree of Arts in Paralegal Studies from...

Apr 27, 2024

Elizabeth Louella Lavenberg, 95, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, September 20, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kolochock) Zelinsky.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School where she was Valedictorian.

She was a Secretary Treasurer for...

Apr 26, 2024

William (Bill) Joseph Donaldson , 88, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family he loved,  Friday April 26, 2024, at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg.

Born in Pottsville, August 15, 1935, He was a son of the late John and Violet (Slane) Donaldson.

He was 1953 graduate of St. Clair High School.

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Apr 20, 2024

Mary  Helen "Mimi"Mettam, 60, of St. Clair, passed away Saturday April 20, 2024 at LVHN-Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville, June 25, 1963, She was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Ross) Mettam.

She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Mercyhurst University.

Mimi was the owner of Mettam Brothers...

Apr 19, 2024

Arthur James Felty, 96, former resident of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully April 19, 2024, at his home in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania with family at his side. He was a loving husband to Faye Elizabeth (Geier) Felty for 72 years.

Arthur was born on June 30, 1927, in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Adam...