Obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2021

Florence "Flo" Jones , 93, formerly of, Mill Creek, passed away Saturday June 19, 2021, at Aspen Valley Senior Living, Boise, Idaho.

Born in Palo Alto, December 11, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Loretta (Delaney) Leiby.

Flo was a 1944 graduate from St. Clair High School, she retired as a...

Jun 19, 2021

Martha (Nahas) Dodds, 96, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4th at Seton Manor Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past few years.  Born on October 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Jabron) Nahas and grew up in Frackville until her marriage to...

Jun 18, 2021

Joseph Bulino, 88, of Saint Clair, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Saint Clair, Sept. 22, 1932, he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Logoida) Bulino.

He was a 1950 graduate from Saint Clair High School.

Joseph Bulino served in the Army during...

Jun 17, 2021

Daniel R. Lubinsky, 42, of Cass Township, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Jan. 18, 1979, in Pottsville, he was a son of Edmund F. and the late Brenda (Bennett) Lubinsky.

He was a 1997 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Dan attended Vo-tech and learned...

Jun 13, 2021

Joseph J. Rollman , 61, of St. Clair, passed away  Sunday June 13, 2021, at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville PA.

Born in Pottsville, December 11, 1959, He was a son of  the late Joseph and Nancy (Walters) Rollman.

Joseph worked at Miller Distribution, St. Clair.  He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi...

May 28, 2021

Evelyn L. Spotts, 94, of Rosewood Nursing Home, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday May 28, 2021, at LVHN-Schuylkilll-East.

Born in Pottsville, January 31, 1927, She was a daughter of Harry and Ruth (Kipp) Walters.

She worked as a Nurse's Aide at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.

She was a member of...

May 25, 2021

Theodore G. Sagan, 82, of St. Clair, died Tuesday May 25, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Frackville, April 16, 1939, He was a son of the late Harry  and Mary (Kuchta) Sagan.

He was a graduate of Frackville High School.

He served in the US Army.

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May 18, 2021

Mary Louise Larish, 64, of St. Clair, died Tuesday May 18, 2021, at LVHN-Schuylkill – East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 3, 1956 She was a daughter of the late Robert "Red" McCaffrey and Louise (Hughes) McCaffrey.

She was a 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and worked as a Hospitality Hostess at...

May 2, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Jack Richard Kremer, 72, of Pine Grove, on May 2, 2021. Born September 20, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, Jack was the son of the late Jeanette (Yost) and Harry Kremer. He was the loving husband of Catherine Burock Kremer with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage....

Apr 23, 2021

Mchael Sutzko, 87, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday April 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM from lung cancer at Providence Place, Pottsville in the care of Compassus Hospice. Born May 6, 1933 He was the last surviving child of the late George and Irene (Baran) Sutzko. Preceding him in death were sisters; Mary Sutzko, Elizabeth Skubish, Verna Zabitzer, Irene...

Apr 9, 2021

Violet Pogera , 86, formerly of St. Clair, passed away  Friday April 9, 2021, at Providence Place, Pottsville PA

Born in St. Clair, March 24, 1935, She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Nemjo) Prohanik.

She was the owner of Violet Pogera Beauty Shop, St. Clair and a member of St. Michael's...

Mar 13, 2021

On March 13 th , our beloved Pop, Charles P.  Naradko, 77, Pottsville, was called home to heaven unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.

He was born August 4, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Pauline (Giemza) Naradko.

Sonny was married to the love of his life Judy (Schwartz).  In 2020, they...

Feb 27, 2021

Richard L. McCord, 69, of St. Clair, died Saturday February 27, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, February 3, 1952, He was a son of the late Richard and Dolores (McLaughlin) McCord.

Hewas a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School and was awarded a scholarship to play football at North Carolina State University...