Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
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
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 the late Theodore and Anna (Letkowitz) Rakiewicz.
Nelle grew up working at her family’s restaurant/bar in East Mount Carbon, known as Teddy’s Spaghetti House.
A 1945 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School, Nelle...
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...
Marian L. Breslin
Aug 12, 2025
Marian L. Breslin, 94 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:02am in the Homestead Unit at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born August 5, 1931, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late George H. Sr., and Elizabeth Klein Kaiser.
She attended Pottsville High School.
Marian's first job was at H.L. Green. Marian met and married a United States Marine and...
James A. Minchhoff, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
James A. Minchhoff, Sr., 88 of Pottsville, died Thursday at Phoebe Health & Nursing Center, Allentown.
He was born April 12, 1937, in Pottsville a son of the late Joseph P. and Olive Stoyer Minchhoff.
He was a graduate of the last senior class from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1955. He was also a graduate of LaSalle University.
He was a veteran...
Joan M. Lafferty
Jul 30, 2025
Joan M. Lafferty, 82 of Pottsville died Thursday, July 30th at home.
She was born October 16, 1942, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Michael and Magaret Williams McShaw.
Prior to retiring to Joan worked for the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven, and the former Pen & Pencil Factory, Deer Lake.
Joan was a member of St. Clair-Wade United Methodist...
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...
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