Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Sandra M. Joyce
Jan 8, 2026
Sandra M. Joyce, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday night at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill Nursing Center, Pottsville.
She was born September 29, 1949, in Newark, NJ, a daughter of the late George Donlan and Margaret Roehrich Huber Dolan.
She was a graduate St. Benedict’s Academy, Elizabeth, NJ.
Prior to retiring, she worked for Stair-Pak Products, LLC, Pine Grove, PA.
Sandra was a...
Janet M. Martinaitis
Jan 6, 2026
Janet M. Martinaitis, R.N., 76 a resident of Schuylkill Center, formerly of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.
She was born March 15, 1949, in Pottsville a daughter of the late George and Irene Hoffman Martinatitis.
She was a graduate of Marian High School and the former Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing.
She was a registered nurse at the former...
Joyce E. Miller
Dec 30, 2025
Joyce Elizabeth Miller, 80 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, shortly after admission.
She was born June 21, 1945, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Nelson H. and Laura Louise Bucholz Major.
She was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Prior to retiring Joyce was employed by Cressona Aluminum and then Alcoa in the sales department for...
Jerry Leon Gregory
Dec 29, 2025
Jerry Leon Gregory, 52 of Mill Creek, died unexpectedly Monday at home.
Leon as he was affectionately known to by family and friends was born December 27, 1973, in Reading, a son of Barbara Conrad, Pottsville and the late Jerry Leroy Gregory.
Leon was a 1992 graduate of Pottsville Area High School where he played on the varsity football and track teams....
Anthony S. "Tony" Carestia
Dec 26, 2025
Anthony S. "Tony" Carestia, 73 of Port Carbon, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was born February 16, 1952, in Pottsville a son of the late Robert A. and Josephine Minneci Carestia.
He was a 1971 graduate of Cole High School, San Antonio, TX
Prior to retiring Tony worked for the former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant and D.G. Yuengling and Son...
Brittany M. Kiapes
Dec 9, 2025
Brittany M. Kiapes, 39 of Seltzer, a beloved daughter, sister, devoted wife and mother, died peacefully Tuesday December 9, 2025, at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
She was born on June 6, 1986, in Pottsville, a daughter of Michael H. and Deborah Mackey David, Auburn.
A graduate of Blue Mountain High School in 2004, Brittany continued her pursuit of...
Angeline A. "Nelle" Hummel
Dec 9, 2025
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Angeline A. “Nelle” Hummel, lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully at her home on December 9, 2025.
Born in Pottsville on August 28, 1928, she was the daughter of...
Theresa A. Steininger
Dec 2, 2025
Theresa A. Steininger, 85 of Pottsville died peacefully Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.
She was born July 17, 1940, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Horican Florida.
She was a 1959 Graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Prior to retiring she was employed by Van Heusen.
Theresa was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
She was preceded...
Thomas B. Conway
Dec 2, 2025
Thomas B. "Tom" Conway, 91 of Pottsville died peacefully Tuesday at Schuylkill Center.
He was born October 22, 1934, in Pottsville a son of the late John M. and Agnes J. Miller Conway.
Prior to retiring he was a maintenance man for the former Miners National Bank.
Tom was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and the former Humane Fire...
Dianne L. Clarkson
Dec 1, 2025
Dianne L. Clarkson, 65 of Pottsville, died peacefully on Monday, December 1, at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born November 25, 1960, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Bernice M. Tassone Clarkson.
Dianne was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
An avid bingo player, Dianne found great pleasure in the excitement...
William M. Harner
Oct 26, 2025
William M. Harner, 55 of Auburn, died Sunday Oct 26 while camping.
He was born January 12, 1970, in Reading, a son of Bettye Shunk Harner, Adamstown and the late Larry R. Harner, Sr.
He was a graduate of Wilson High School.
He was employed as an electrician for Champion Redmond Homes.
Bill served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during...
David W. Clews
Oct 22, 2025
David W. “12Volt Dave” Clews, 67, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born on October 31, 1957, in Pottsville, a son of the late Raymond H. and Patsy R. (Anderko) Clews.
Dave was a 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He began his career as a sales manager at Hadesty’s...
Earl C. Haag
Oct 11, 2025
Earl C. Haag leaves behind his beloved and adored wife Nancy of over 60 years. His faithful son Jon Michael Haag. Daughter in law Liz Haag. His Granddaughter Cassandra Haag that he loved beyond words and two beautiful great grandchildren. Nova and Logan. Pat Day his sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Earl was the son of the late Pauline...
Maribeth McGovern
Oct 11, 2025
Maribeth McGovern 64, of Houston, TX formerly of Pottsville, PA died peacefully Saturday, October 11, 2025.
She was born July 20, 1961, a daughter of the late Donald F., Sr. and Anne Buckley McGovern.
Mary graduated from Pottsville Area High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Albright College in Reading, PA. She furthered her education...
Kevin J. Keating
Sep 25, 2025
Kevin J. Keating, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Palo Alto on the Ides of March 1955, he was the son of Russell B. Jr. and Juena (Carestia) Keating.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Russell B. Keating Jr. and his sister Carol A. Keating.
Kevin...
Natalie Gennerella
Sep 22, 2025
Natalie Gennerella, 69 formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday Sept 22, at Providence Place in Pottsville.
She was born on August 6, 1956, in Pottsville, a daughter of Teresa Mercuri, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Natale "Chris" Mercuri.
She was a 1974 graduate of Blue Mountain Area High School.
Natalie devoted much of her professional life to the...
Larry F. Reedy, Sr.
Sep 19, 2025
Larry F. Reedy, Sr., 82 of Ashland, died peacefully Friday, September 19, at Geisinger-St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg,
He was born on April 4, 1943, in Newmanstown, a son of the late Frank and Marie Kline Reedy.
Prior to retiring Larry worked as a truck driver for Interstate Dress Carriers and Clover Farms.
Larry was a passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and could...
Shirley G. Watcher
Sep 2, 2025
Shirley G. Watcher, 89 of Pottsville, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at home.
She was born on April 27, 1936, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lehman Marks.
She was a member of the former 1st United Methodist Church, Minersville and was a very religious women throughout her life.
Shirley was predeceased her husband, Charles Watcher, Sr.; several siblings, Betty...
Margaret A. Deysher
Sep 1, 2025
Margaret A. Deysher, 60 of Pottsville died Monday, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
She was born March 3, 1965, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Clinton G., Sr. and Mary P. Whalen Deysher.
She was of Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ricardo Casari; a brother, Clinton G. Deysher, Jr., a sister, Terry Blum.
Surviving are her children,...
Frederick L. "Fred" Powers, Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
Frederick L. "Fred" Powers, Jr., 74 Pottsville died Saturday home.
He was born on April 27, 1951, in Pottsville a son of the late Frederick L. Sr. and Dorothy V. Boyer.
He was a 1969 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He worked for the former Pottsville Bleach and Dye Co. in Port Carbon, immediately after graduating high school and until he retired.
Fred...
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