Obituaries

Feb 16, 2024

Richard B.  Schuetrum Sr., 58, of Pottsville, formerly Mahanoy City, passed away Friday February 16, 2024, at LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, September 3, 1965, He was a son of the late Nelson  and Ruth (Bright) Schuetrum.

A graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, he worked as a Weatherization Auditor for Schuylkill Community...

Feb 2, 2024

William T. Kennedy, 67 of St. Clair passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Berks Heim Nursing Home, Leesport.

Born in Pottsville on July 27, 1956, he was a son of the late Thomas J and Patricia G (Ross) Kennedy.

A graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, Bill was self-employed as an electrician for...

Jan 25, 2024

Geraldine E.  Salata, 91, loving mother and wife of St. Clair died Thursday January 25, 2024, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, July 9, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Luther and Phoebe (Clocker) Johns.

She was a 1950 graduate of St. Clair High School Class  and retired from bookkeeping at Mettam Brothers...

Jan 11, 2024

Elona "Mona" Meyer, 71, of St. Clair passed away Thursday January 11, 2024 at her home.

Born January 20, 1952, She was daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Manura) Udut.

She was a 1969 graduate of St. Clair High School and went on to study Art and Psychology at Kutztown University.

A...

Jan 11, 2024

Thomas Patric "Dinker" Adamchick, 74, of St. Clair passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at LVHN-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on January 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Martin and Margaret (Ryan) Adamchick.

A graduate of St. Clair Area High School, Dinker retired from the Borough of St. Clair as...

Jan 11, 2024

Ronald E. Smoll , 88, of Macungie, formerly Emmaus, died Thursday January 11, 2024, at

LVHN – Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born in Allentown, April 28, 1935, He was a son of the late Earl and Margaret Newhard Smoll.

He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was...

Dec 22, 2023

Irene F. Mistysyn, 97, of St., St. Clair, died Friday December 22, 2023, at her Residence.

Born in Wilkes Barre, January 31, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Garbish) Koopinetz.

Irene retired from the former St. Clair Garment Company where she was a trimmer for many years.

She...

Dec 20, 2023

Carrie Catherine Rollman, 31, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday December 20, 2023, at LVHN – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, October 27, 1992, She was a daughter of the late Joseph J. Rollman and Beth (Lewis) Rollman of St. Clair.

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

Dec 2, 2023

John J. Houseknecht, 86 passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his home in St. Clair.

Born July 2,1937 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Harry and Antoinette (Belmonte) Houseknecht.

A graduate of St. Clair High School, he went on to work in Insurance Sales and the Schuylkill County Tax Assessment Office.  ...

Nov 24, 2023

Liberty Rose Lopez, infant daughter of Jose Lopez and Amanda Berry of St. Clair, died Monday November 24 at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street Pottsville.

Memorial services service will be 2:30 Pm Saturday December 13, at the Bruce T.  Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair.

Nov 21, 2023

Christopher R. Shellhammer, 51, of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at LVHN-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on March 29, 1972, he was the son of Robert Shellhammer and the late Catherine (Strauser) Shellhammer.

Chris was a student of the St. Clair School District, graduating from Cardinal Brennan. He proudly worked at...

Nov 11, 2023

William E. Powell, 87, of Mill Creek, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Mill Creek Manor, January 26, 1936, He was a son of the late John and Jane (Noone) Powell.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, going on to serve in the...

Nov 11, 2023

Michael Scott Zelinsky, 27, of Pottsville, died Saturday November 11 at home, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, February 25, 1990, he was a son of Mark and Donna Grabish Zelinsky.

He was employed  at Alpha Mills, Schuylkill Haven.

He was of the Catholic Faith.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his...

Oct 31, 2023

Donald "Ducky"  Jones , 73, of Mill Creek Manor, Pottsville, died Tuesday at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Mill Creek , February 10, 1946, He was a son of the late Charles and Susan (Leddy) Jones.

Donald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War

Ducky retired as Shovel Operator...

Oct 31, 2023

Rebecca E.  Lecher , 83, of 2100 West Norwegian Street, Pottsville, died Tuesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, May 27, 1931, She was a daughter of the late Warren  and Sarah (Thomas) Mills.

She Graduated from Pottsville Area High School.

Rebecca worked many years in the cafeteria before...

Oct 29, 2023

Ronald  M. Homa , 84, of St. Clair died Sunday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, April 29, 1932, He was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Sweet) Homa.

Ronald  served in the Air Force during the  Korean War.

He was a retired Clerk at Indiantown Gap , Annville,...

Oct 26, 2023

Elizabeth Didjunas, 96, a lifelong resident of Mill Creek, passed away Thursday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Mill Creek, Oct. 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia McDonald Hoke and widow of Edward D. Didjunas, who passed March 23, 1972.

A graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of...

Oct 26, 2023

Maureen Fitzpatrick, 74, of  Branchdale, passed away Thursday October 26, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born in Cressona , July 19, 1949, She was a daughter of the late Paul A. Bittle and Cecelia (O'Neill) Bittle.

She was a 1967 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Maureen was a dedicated mother and grandmother,...

Oct 26, 2023

Michael Kulka, 90, a lifelong resident of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully Thursday at home.

Born in Saint Clair, Sept. 26, 1924, he was a son of the late Anna Studeny and Nicholas Kulka.

He was a graduate of Saint Clair High School.

Michael served in the Army during WWII where he was...

Oct 25, 2023

Steven D. Waddell , 66, of 216 South Mill Street, St. Clair, passed away Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville PA.

Born in Jarrettsville, MD, August 27, 1951, He was a son of the late William and Margaret (Waddell ) Lutz.

Steven was a Welder at Burlington Homes Manufacturing, St....