Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Joseph A. Yutz Jr., 75, of Pottsville, died Friday December 3, 2021, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, January 28, 1946, He was a son of the late Joseph and Arline (Boyer) Yutz.

Joseph served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from Reidler Decal, St. Clair.

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Nov 17, 2021

Linda Y. Rhodes, 55, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021, at LVHN-Schulkill-East, Pottsville

Born in Wilmington, DE  July 5, 1966, She was a daughter of the late Richard Zachar and Rosalie (Devlin) Zachar.

She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, Aston, PA.

She was of Catholic Faith.

Nov 9, 2021

Earl F. Davis, 84, of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA. He was born in Ashland on June 12, 1937, son of the late Harry and Frieda E. Davis. He was a graduate of Frackville High School Class of 1955. Earl served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1958 as a...

Nov 8, 2021

Carol R. Bernitsky, 77, of Saint Clair, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, Nov. 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Schoenfelder) Pretti.

She worked at the former Pennsylvania National Bank, Pottsville, in its trust department.

Carol is survived by her husband...

Oct 27, 2021

David R. Heffner, 83, formerly of Pottsville, died Wednesday October 27, 2021, at LVHN- Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 8, 1938, He was a son of the late Howard  H. and Hazel (Jones) Heffner.

David served in the US Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He worked as a laborer in...

Oct 27, 2021

Regina Marchowsky, 67, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late John "Red" and Agnes (Grabish) Marchowsky.

She was a 1972 graduate of St. Clair Area High School and worked for Walmart before retiring.

She was a lifetime member...

Oct 24, 2021

Jean M. Ulicny, 72, of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, Oct. 5, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Laurie) Kapusta.

Jean was owner of Jean's Beauty Salon in Saint Clair until 2000.

Surviving are her devoted husband of...

Oct 20, 2021

Our precious Mother, Mary Regina (Ryan) Fitzpatrick, 96, of Branchdale, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Duncott, May 30, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Caroline (Neidlinger) Ryan.

In addition to being a full-time mother, during her life she was employed by several garment companies....

Oct 15, 2021

George Washington Wolff III, 88, of Saint Clair, passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

George was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His family, friends and community meant the world to him. He was a devoted Phillies, Eagles, Penn State and Saint Clair Saints fan.

He was born in Saint Clair, on...

Oct 5, 2021

Charles Clayton Allen, 89, of St. Clair, died Tuesday October 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family by his side.

Born in Eatons, WV, October 14, 1931, He was a son of the late Roy and Florence V. (Henderickson) Allen.

He served as Staff Sergeant the US Air Force during the Korean War....

Oct 4, 2021

Frank Boros, 90, of St. Clair, passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Brooklyn, June 7, 1931, He was a son of the late John and Tessie (Hovan) Borros.

Frank was self-employed as a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his brother Edward Boros.

Surviving is...

Oct 1, 2021

Helen M. Shamus, 98, formerly of Saint Clair, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born Sept. 24, 1923, in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Kozak) Wabo.

Helen was the owner of Helen Shamus Beauty Salon, Saint Clair, before retiring.

She was...

Sep 28, 2021

Margaret E. Mark, 55, of Pottsville, died Tuesday September 28, 2021, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, October 19, 1965, She was a daughter of the late Charles  and Margaret (Moyer) Kissinger Smith.

She was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Surviving are 2...

Sep 23, 2021

Max J Hollywood, 28, of Saint Clair, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 15, 1993, in Pottsville, he was a son of Jennifer Hollywood, of Saint Clair.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and studied carpentry at Vo-Tech, leading to a career as a self-employed carpenter....

Sep 14, 2021

Vincent R. Cicero, 54, of Saint Clair, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born Sept. 19, 1966, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Geraldine (Miller) Cicero.

Vincent worked as a self-employed general contractor.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas...

Sep 6, 2021

Georgine L. Orlick, 97, of Minersville, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Luther Ridge Assisted Living, Pottsville.

Born in Minersville, April 22, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George and Ellen Laudeman Maurer and Clara Maurer, by whom she was raised.

She was a member of the former Emanuel Church, Minersville.

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Aug 11, 2021

Francis  X. "Champ" McCarthy , 85, of  Mahanoy Plane PA, The Foot, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at LVHN Schuylkill East. The hospital, formerly the Good Samaritan, is also where all 5 of his children came into the world.

Born  September 10, 1935 at Ashland PA General Hospital, he  was...

Jul 9, 2021

Anthony T. Weisacosky, 78, of Tamaqua, formerly of Pottsville, died Friday July 9, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, August 17, 1942, He was a son of the late Anthony J. and Evelyn (Stessalavage) Weisacosky.

Tony received his Masters Degree from West Chester University in Health and Physical Education and...

Jul 6, 2021

Ethel "Eppie" Stencovage, 87, of Saint Clair, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, Jan. 24, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John Krebs and the late Ethel (Williams) Berkheiser.

Ethel retired as a clerk at Schuylkill County Courthouse. She was a member of First...

Jun 30, 2021

John A. Koch, 75, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday June 30, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, October 23, 1945, He was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Mohl) Koch, Cressona.

After Graduating from Blue Mountain Class of '65 John honorably served in the Vietnam War...