pOTTSVILLE & sCHUYLKILL COUNTY OBITUARIES

Roy A. Annis

Roy A. Annis

Jul 29, 2026

Roy A. Annis, 76 of Minersville, formerly of Reading died Wednesday at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill Nursing Home, Pottsville.

He was born May 30, 1950, a son of the late Roy and Helen A. Care Annis.

Prior to retiring he worked for Birdsboro Steel.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Peggy Mountz Annis; a daughter Kimberly...

Lorraine E. Campion

Lorraine E. Campion

Jul 22, 2026

Lorraine E. Campion, 95 of Pottsville, died peacefully Wednesday at Providence Place.

She was born October 27, 1930, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Carl and Mary Goodman Elison.

She was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville High School.

Prior to retiring Lorraine was a secretary at the John S. Clarke Elementary Center, Pottsville

Lorraine was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic...

Geraldine J. "June" Womer

Geraldine J. "June" Womer

Jul 3, 2026

Geraldine J. "June" Womer, 94 of Pottsville, died peacefully on Friday July 3, at Providence Place Senior Living, Pottsville.

She was born on June 24, 1932, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Harold F. and Anna H. Onasconage Hubler

She was a 1950 graduate of the former Branch Township High School.

June was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville.

June's life was...

Erika J. Ebling

Erika J. Ebling

Jul 2, 2026

Erika J. Ebling, 65 of Pottsville died Thursday, July 2, at home. 

She was born on October 9, 1960 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Gene O. and Janet Stoudt Ebling.

She was a 1978 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attended Penn State.

Erika worked for UPS and was a personal CNA for many in the community.

Erika is survived by...

Glenn C. Roberts

Glenn C. Roberts

Jun 29, 2026

Glenn C. Roberts, 73 of Port Carbon, died peacefully at Monday, June 29 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 15, 1953, in Jamaica, Queens, NY, a son of the late Nataniel J., and Forlendia O. Williamson Roberts.

Glenn’s life was characterized by deep dedication to his loved ones, remarkable talents, and a vibrant spirit that touched...

Donald J. "Oscar" Ney

Donald J. "Oscar" Ney

May 27, 2026

Donald J. "Oscar" Ney, 71 of Orwigsburg, died peacefully Wednesday morning at home.

He was born December 18, 1954, in Pottsville, a son of Margaret Apolsky Ney, Pottsville and the late Donald Ney.

He was a 1972 graduate of the former St. Clair Area High School. 

Oscar’s career spanned several notable positions, he worked for Reading Anthracite and Super Value Food Distribution, before...

James T. "Jim" Honicker

James T. "Jim" Honicker

May 13, 2026

James T. "Jim" Honicker, 62 of Port Carbon, died peacefully Wednesday evening May 13th at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.

He was born on January 20, 1964, in Pottsville a son of the late Thomas F. and Elizabeth Lutzkanin Honicker.

He was a 1982 graduate of the former St. Clair Area High School, St. Clair. Jim furthered his education at Williamsport...

Patricia M. "Trish" Seiders

Patricia M. "Trish" Seiders

Apr 29, 2026

Patricia M. "Trish" Seiders, 52 of Pottsville, died peacefully Wednesday morning at home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 15, 1974 in Pottsville, a daughter of MaryAnn Marcovich Heenan, Pottsville and the late Thomas J. Heenan, Sr.

Trish's life was one of steadfast devotion to her family, friends, and faith. Her enduring spirit and dedication have left an indelible imprint...

Julie A. Levinson

Julie A. Levinson

Apr 14, 2026

Julie A. Levinson, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing in Schuylkill Haven.

Julie was the last surviving member of her immediate family,

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home in Pottsville,

Eileen F. Yanni

Eileen F. Yanni

Apr 8, 2026

Eileen F. Yanni, 80 of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully Wednesday at home.

She was born on June 6, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Francis X. and Eileen E. Rehnert Burns.

She was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville.

Prior to retiring Eileen worked for Hallmark at the Cressona and Fairlane Village Malls.

She was a member of...

Zaviarra Crafton-Smith

Zaviarra Crafton-Smith

Apr 7, 2026

Zaviarra Renee Crafton-Smith (Zavi), 13 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday in the arms of her mother and her father by her side at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia.

She was born on August 27, 2012, in Hershey, a daughter of James Crafton, Reading and Andrea Smith, Pottsville

She was a bright, lovable presence, remembered for her happy and content...

Helen E. Higgins

Helen E. Higgins

Mar 30, 2026

Helen Elizabeth (McKeon) Higgins, 96, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Pottsville, died peacefully March 30th at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Higgins, Jr., in 2006,

She was born December 16, 1929, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Eugene (Donne) McKeon.

She was a 1947 graduate of the...

Joseph T. Selinko

Joseph T. Selinko

Mar 23, 2026

Joseph T. Selinko, 78, of Pottsville died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East in Pottsville.

He was born on April 26, 1947, in Pottsville, a son of the late Joseph W. and Joan King Selinko. .

Joe was a 1966 graduate of Pottsville Area High School,where he lettered in baseball.

Prior to retiring Joe had numerous truck driving jobs where...

Joseph P. "Chick" Chiccine

Joseph P. "Chick" Chiccine

Mar 19, 2026

Joseph Paul "Chick" Chiccine, 71, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19th at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. A cherished soul born and raised in Pottsville, left this world far too soon, yet his memory shines brightly in the hearts of those who loved him.

Joseph was born in Pottsville on July 30, 1954, the son of the late Joseph...

Shirley A. Ginther

Shirley A. Ginther

Mar 18, 2026

Shirley Ginther, 91, of Pottsville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the home of her son surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 7, 1935, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late James V. and Ida Conway Rose.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School.

Shirley had worked at Ost and Ost as a bookkeeper for more than 20 years...

Virginia C. Visot

Virginia C. Visot

Mar 17, 2026

Virginia C. Visot, 91 of Pottsville, died Tuesday, March 17 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

She was born February 18, 1935, in Lajas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Ferdinand Oscar Calder Perez and Virginia Bracero Calder Cruz.

She was a graduate of Academia San Luis and Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

Prior to retiring she was a teacher at Colegio...

Grace A. Samay

Grace A. Samay

Mar 6, 2026

Grace A. Samay, 78, of Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

She was born on November 20, 1947, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Kathleen Daubert Lord.

Grace was a 1965 graduate of Pottsville Area High School

Grace was employed by the former Miners National Bank, a lunch aide for Pottsville Area School District,...

Madeline C. "Tootie" Welsh

Madeline C. "Tootie" Welsh

Mar 6, 2026

Madeline C. "Tootie" Welsh, 87, of Pottsville, died Friday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. 

She was born on September 21, 1938, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma Shay Boyer

She was a 1956 graduate of Pottsville High School.

She was a Notary Public for Attorney Kachmar and later worked for Centre Square Dress Shop,...

Braelynn E. Kutsmeda

Braelynn E. Kutsmeda

Mar 2, 2026

Braelynn E. Kutsmeda, 9 of Port Carbon, a beloved daughter and vibrant spirit, died surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

She was born on October 20, 2016, in Philadelphia, a daughter of Shawn and Nicole Stock Kutsmeda, Port Carbon.

Braelynn was currently a third-grade student at John S. Clarke Elementary Center in Pottsville, where her charm and...

Marcelline G. Thomas

Marcelline G. Thomas

Feb 23, 2026

With grateful hearts for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Marcelline G. Thomas, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2026, at the age of 98.

Born on November 7, 1927, to Robert and Dorothy Hess Stevenson, Marcie lived a life marked by unwavering faith, gentle strength, and deep love for her...

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