Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Hadlie Mai Trate
Jul 5, 2025
Hadlie Mai Trate, 8 of Pottsville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 5, leaving behind her cherished family.
She was born on August 31, 2016, in Pottsville.
Hadlie is survived by her devoted parents, Angel Spotts and Cory Trate, who lovingly nurtured her during her brief yet impactful life. She is also mourned by her siblings, Koda Trate and Raelynn Trate,...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Frederick
Jun 28, 2025
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Frederick, 78 of Pottsville, died Saturday at home.
She was born January 6, 1947, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Albert L. and Alice L. Carl Dusel.
She was a 1964 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Betty had worked for 47 years for both hospitals in Pottsville.
Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville
She was preceded in...
William J. "Bill" Barton
Jun 27, 2025
William J. "Bill" Barton, 61 of Pottsville, died peacefully Friday morning at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 26, 1963, in Pottsville, a son of the Dolores Mayernick Barton, Pottsville and the late Francis H. Barton.
He was a 1981 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Bill proudly served his country in the Army, a commitment that reflected...
Bruce A. Lambert
Jun 26, 2025
Bruce A. Lambert, of Pottsville died Thursday, at his home at the age of 70.
He was born on December 26, 1954, a son of the late John M. and Lena Russo Lambert.
He was a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School in New York.
Bruce honorably served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
Bruce was a U.S. Postal Carrier, prior to retirement.
He...
Robert D. Kyelberg, Sr.
Jun 19, 2025
Robert D. Kyelberg, Sr., a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 10, 1936, in Littleton CO, as son of the late Leonard Theodore and Mildred May Kyelberg. Robert lived a life exemplified by hard work, commitment to family, and community service.
Robert's professional career...
Robert J. Bentz
Jun 15, 2025
Robert J. Bentz, 81 of Pottsville, died peacefully Sunday morning at home.
He was born on October 17, 1943, in Pottsville a son of the late, John D. and Florence M. Hahner Bentz.
He was a 1961 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and attended Penn State University.
Bob served for a short period of time in the U.S. Navy.
Prior to retiring he...
Cheryl A. Kephart
Jun 13, 2025
Cheryl A. Kephart, 77, of Pottsville, died Friday morning at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born April 2, 1948, in Pottsville a daughter of the late, Joseph and Laura Powell Corby.
She was a 1966 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College.
Prior to retiring Cheryl was employed by Blue Mountain School District, Schuylkill County Child...
Debbie Ann Scheerer
Jun 10, 2025
Debbie Ann Scheerer, 57, of Pottsville, beloved mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Pottsville.
She was born on December 4, 1967, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Richard and Elaine Campbell Scheerer
She is predeceased by her brother, Harry Bennit
Throughout her life, Debbie was a beacon of love and support for her family. She is survived by her...
Anthony J. "Tony" Kochol
Jun 2, 2025
Anthony J. "Tony" Kochol,Jr., 96 of Pottsville, died Monday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
He born May 4, 1929 in Pottsville a son of the late Anthony J. Sr, and Elizabeth M. Schargo Kochol.
He was a 1947 graduate of Pottsville High School.
He was an army veteran having served during the Korean War.
Prior to retiring he worked for Aetna Steel and was a...
Donna A. Bound Steidle
May 29, 2025
Donna A. Bound Steidle, 69, of Pottsville died Thursday, May 29th.
She was born March 20, 1956 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Donald L. "Doc" and Dorothy Henry Bound.
She was a 1974 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and later worked for the former Pottsville Wholesale.
Donna was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Surviving are...
Henry J. "Henny" Eckley
May 27, 2025
Henry J. "Henny" Eckley, 86 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at home.
He was born May 24, 1939, in Pottsville, a son of the late Henry and Sophie Samay Eckley.
Henny was a 1957 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and a 1961 graduate of Bloomsburg State College.
Prior to retiring he was a teacher at Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and later worked...
Robert J. "Wolf" Benedict
May 23, 2025
Robert J. "Wolf" Benedict, 73 of Pottsville, died peacefully on Friday May 23, at the home of his grandson, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 29, 1952, in Pottsville, a son of Ethel J. McClure Benedict, Pottsville and the late James M. "Irish" Benedict.
He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Wolf was well-known in the community...
Nancy J. Smink
May 15, 2025
Nancy J. Smink, 77 of Pottsville, died Thursday at home.
She was born February 10, 1948, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Christian P. Sr., and Mildred L. Croll.
She was a 1966 graduate Pottsville Area High School. Nancy furthered her education at Albright College before earning her master's degree in library science from SUNY.
Prior to retiring she worked 40 years...
Lorraine J. Macunas
May 12, 2025
Lorraine J. Macunas, 97 of Pottsville died peacefully May 12th at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born August 6, 1927, in Minersville, a daughter of the late James A. and Anne Muldowney Jefferson.
She was a 1945 graduate of Minersville High School.
Prior to retiring Lorraine worked for Paul Seibert and United Metal.
Lorraine was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville;...
Rev. Joseph T. Whalen, Jr.
May 11, 2025
Rev. Joseph T. Whalen, Jr. 82, of Jim Thorpe, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Richard Chichester Parish, Barnesville, died peacefully Sunday, May 11th at St. Luke University Hospital, Fountain Hill.
He was born March 7, 1943, in Pottsville, the son of the late Joseph T. Sr. and Marie E. Lynagh Whalen.
Father Whalen is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Maryann Dunn and her...
Rose A. Brehony
May 4, 2025
Rose A. Brehony, 84 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.
She was born September 20, 1940, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Yost Lukach.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
Rose was employed by the Pottsville Area School District prior to retiring.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman...
John A. Gerace
May 4, 2025
John A. Gerace, 88 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was born March 5, 1937, in Palo Alto a son of the late Dominic and Mary Joy Gerace.
He was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
He was a navy veteran having served aboard the U.S.S. Albany CA-123 and the U.S.S. New Jersey BB-62. John later revisited the...
Virginia G. Boyer
Apr 29, 2025
Virginia G. Boyer, 100 of Pottsville, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday.
She was born on October 16, 1924, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Vera Lecher McCaffrey.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and also attended the Ford School of Business and Drexel University.
She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville,...
John H. Dillow, Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
John H. Dillow Jr. of Pottsville, PA died on April 7th at the age of 94 in the Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
John was born on January 22nd, 1931 in Pottsville a son of the late John H. Sr. and Anna E Smolinsky Dillow. He attended Pottsville High School and was drafted into the Army in 1952 where he served...
Barry L. Zimmerman
Mar 26, 2025
Barry L. Zimmerman, 81 of Cressona, died peacefully Wednesday March 26, 2025, at home.
He was born March 3, 1944, in Cressona a son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Helen Moyer Zimmerman Buber.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Barry served his country honorably as a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War.
Prior to retiring he worked...
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