Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Carolyn M. Falls
Jul 17, 2020
God peacefully called Carolyn M. “Lynn” Mager Ward Falls home to heaven to rejoin her parents and son on July 17, 2020.
Carolyn was born on May 29, 1931, the only child of Francis and Carolyn (Nagle) Mager. She lived her entire life in Pottsville and was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Carolyn was a proud graduate of...
Stephen F. "Buzzy" Weiss
Jun 17, 2020
Stephen F. "Buzzy" Weiss, 60 of Pottsville died Wednesday at home.
He was born February 23, 1960 in Pottsville son of the Mildred Salyor Salle, Pottsville and the late Robert Weiss.
Buzzy was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, where he would Bartend, Walter Griffiths AMVETS Post 180 all of Pottsville.
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James S. Miller
May 29, 2020
James Stratton “Tank” Miller, 77, of Pottsville, died Friday at Manor Care, where he had been a patient since January.
Jim was born in Pottsville, a son of the late Larry and Elva Hess Miller. He was of the Lutheran faith. He attended Pottsville High School.
Jim worked as a mechanic in various area garages, including helping his best friend,...
Sarah Ann Diven
May 22, 2020
Sarah Ann Diven, 74, previously of Glenville, PA died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg, PA. Sarah was the beloved daughter of Stanley and Ann (nee Graff) Biernat. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Thomas Wesley Diven, with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage Mrs. Diven was a bookkeeper at the National Security...
Joseph J. Conway, Sr.
May 17, 2020
Joseph. J. Conway Sr., 87, joined his Lord in heaven on Sunday, May 17.
Born in Pottsville on July 2, 1932, a son of the late John M. and Agnes J. Miller Conway.
He was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.
Joe served in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Vulcan, AR-5 as a...
Robert P. "Lucky" Gennerella
May 8, 2020
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Robert P. “Lucky” Gennerella, 64 of Schuylkill Haven, died Friday at Providence Place, Pottsville.
He was born June 4, 1954 in Pottsville a son of the late John Sr and Helen Ball Gennerella.
He was a 1972 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He worked various jobs as...
Charles J. "Coach" Shaud
May 7, 2020
Charles J. Shaud, 75 of St. Clair, died Thursday after he fought a warriors fight against Diabetes and Hearth Disease.
He was born July 24 1944 in Pottsville a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Mehalko Shaud.
He was a graduate of St. Clair High School.
He was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Charlie had...
R. Don Tropp
May 5, 2020
R. Don Troop, 78 of Pottsville, died Tuesday Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was born June 28, 1941 in Brier City a son of the late Lawrence and Florence Orff Tropp.
He was a graduate of Minersville High School.
Don was co-owner along with son Jim of Tropp Contracting, Pottsville.
Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville.
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Barbara J. Fisher
May 1, 2020
Barbara J. Fisher, 67 of Pottsville died Friday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
She was born March 26, 1953 in Bath, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Binder Hoppes.
Throughout her life Barbara worked at various textile factories in the area.
Barbara was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven.
She was preceded in...
Louis G. Stolz
Apr 27, 2020
Louis G. Stolz, 84 of Pottsville died Monday at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
He was born August 2, 1934 in San Antonio, TX a son of the late Lt. Col Frank C. and Dora Bazan Stolz.
He was a graduate of Suitland High School, Suitland, MD and Penn State University with a degree in Hotel Administration.
He was employed...
Karen Hampford
Apr 19, 2020
Karen Hampford, 60 of Yonkers, NY, died Sunday at Manhattanville Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Bronx, NY.
She was born December 8, 1959 in Pottsville a daughter of the late James J. Jr and Kathleen A. O’Connor Hampford.
She was a 1978 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 1980 graduate of Rhode Island Institute of Photography.
Karen was...
Margaret D. "Peggy" Jaeger
Apr 14, 2020
Margaret D. “Peggy” Jaeger, 81 of Pottsville, died April 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
She was born July 4, 1938 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Inquartano Dragna.
She was a 1956 graduate of Pottsville High School and a 1960 graduate of Bloomsburg State Teachers College.
Peggy was an elementary teacher at the...
Eric G. Campion
Apr 13, 2020
Beloved Eric G. Campion of Pottsville passed away Monday peacefully of natural causes at his place of business.
He was born March 25, 1952 in Philadelphia, a son of Gilbert and Kay Williams and the late Shirley Wagner.
He was a graduate of Boiling Spring High School.
He was the best half of the he and his wife started in...
John C. Schuster
Apr 11, 2020
John C. Schuster, 64, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA on Saturday, April 11
He was born December 2, 1955 in Pottsville, PA to the late Clarence and Margaret Hoffman Schuster.
He was a 1973 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He was of Catholic faith and a longtime member of Mary Queen of...
Joan M. Bickleman
Apr 10, 2020
Joan M. Bickleman, 85 of Pottsville, died Friday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.
She was born June 18, 1934 in Pottsville a daughter of the late William and Anna Gibbs Penberth.
She was of catholic faith.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband George J. Bickleman, Sr.; 2 brothers, William and Thomas Penberth. Surviving are 5 children, Georgine Krisa,...
William E. Mason
Apr 5, 2020
William E. "Bill" Mason, 82 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
He was born September 27, 1937 in Minersville, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Williams Mason.
He attended South Cass Twp High School.
He was a Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean War.
He was employed part-time as a City of Pottsville Police Officer...
Donnalee D. Koons
Apr 2, 2020
Donnalee D. Koons, 78 of Pottsville, died Thursday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born July 2, 1941 in Schuylkill Haven, a daughter of the late Louis and Dorothea Heller Heinbach.
She was a employed by the Schuylkill County Court House and also worked for various textile companies, prior to retiring.
Doonalee was a member of Grace Evangelical...
William Stoppi
Mar 28, 2020
William Stoppi, 89 of Pottsville, died Saturday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
He was born May 11, 1930 in Frackville a son of the late Joseph and Fannie Kessock Stoppi.
He was a graduate of Frackville High School and Penn State University.
He was owner of the former Business Equipment and Supply Company, Reading.
He was an Army veteran having...
Nadine Mason
Mar 26, 2020
Nadine Mason, 37 of York, formerly of Minersville, died Thursday at home.
She was born March 2, 1983 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Bernard J. Sr., and Judy Pruden Mason.
She was employed by Harley-Davidson Plant, York.
Nadine was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a...
Gary D. Hoak
Mar 22, 2020
Gary D. Hoak, 63 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was born August 13, 1956 in Pottsville a son of Donald and Marie Kowalchick Hoak, Pottsville.
He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Prior to retiring Gary was employed by Ost & Ost, Exxon and Yuengling Brewery.
Gary was a member of St....
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