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Pottsville, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas

Dale D. Austerberry, Jr.

Dale D. Austerberry, Jr.

Jan 8, 2020

Dale D. Austerberry, Jr., 43 of Minersville, died Wednesday at home.

He was born October 5, 1976 a son of Dale D. Austerberry, Sr., Schuylkill Haven and the late Debra Mason Shoener.

He was employed by Kane Flooring.

Surviving in addition to his father are 2 daughters, Kalea and Dayla Austerberry; siblings Brad Ross, Allen Buehner, Danbrielle and Samantha Shoener...

Clair G. "Fetter" Yeasted

Clair G. "Fetter" Yeasted

Jan 5, 2020

Clair G. "Fetter" Yeasted, 94 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

He was born September 29, 1925 in Pottsville a son of the late George and Theresa Montag Yeastedt.

He was a 1943 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.

He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II serving as a medic.

He worked...

Francis A. Donnelly

Francis A. Donnelly

Jan 2, 2020

On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Francis “Blix” Donnelly of Pottsville passed away at age 80 at Advent Health Hospital, Ocala, FL.

Francis was born on August 7, 1939 in Pottsville to the late Joseph and Mary Burke Donnelly.

He graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1957 and later served in the Army for two years.

Francis was self-employed as...

Marie "Marcy" Schnerring

Marie "Marcy" Schnerring

Jan 1, 2020

Marie “Marcy” Schnerring, 89 of Pottsville died peacefully Wednesday at home with her son John Holden and grandson Eric Borrell at her side.

She was September 10, 1930 in Frackville a daughter of the late John and Catherine “Katie” Franks Pulaski.

She retired after over 30 years as a nurses aide at the former Rest Haven Nursing Home.

She was...

William C. "Mousey" Austerberry

William C. "Mousey" Austerberry

Dec 27, 2019

William C. "Mousey" Austerberry, Sr., 62 of Minersville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, Pottsville.

He was born January 25, 1957 in Pottsville a son of the late William M. and Lorraine McCready Austerberry.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was employed by American Can Corp, in Blandon prior to retiring.

Mousey was a member of...

Dorothy S. Mullin-Beveridge

Dorothy S. Mullin-Beveridge

Dec 24, 2019

 Dorothy S. Mullin-Beveridge, 98 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Providence Place, Pottsville,

 She was born October 14, 1921 in Tamaqua daughter of the late George W., Sr and Isabel Keilman Smith.

 She was a 1939 graduate of Pottsville High School.

 She was employed by the former Biddle Sewing Manufacturer and was a teachers aide for Blue Mountain School District prior...

Loretta Y. Kepple, R.N.

Loretta Y. Kepple, R.N.

Dec 17, 2019

 Loretta Y. Kepple, R.N. 82 of Pottsville, died Tuesday morning at Providence Place, Pottsville.

 She was born February 14, 1937 in Bainebridge a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Garland.

 She was a graduate of Mt. Joy High School and Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing.

 She worked as a nurse at the former Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic,...

John H. Whelski

John H. Whelski

Dec 7, 2019

John H. Whelski, 71 of Pottsville, died Saturday at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born November 1, 1948 in Pottsville son of the late, Paul and Catherine Leonard Whelski.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School

John was the owner of Whelski Fencing installing fences, remolding and building decks.

He...

Terri L. Hummel

Terri L. Hummel

Dec 5, 2019

 Terri L. Hummel, 62 of Pottsville died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

 She was born April 21, 1957 in Pottsville a daughter of the late George R. and Dorothy King Hummel.

 She was a 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was last employed by Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.

 Terri was a member of Trinity United Church...

Madeline T. McGovern

Madeline T. McGovern

Nov 29, 2019

 Madeline T. McGovern, 100 of Pottsville died Friday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

 She was born May 18, 1919 in Pottsville daughter of the late James A. and Catherine Nieder Bean.

 She worked for former W.T. Grant 5 and Dime, Sun Ray Drug Store and H.L. Green all of Pottsville.

 Madeline was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

 ...

Debra A. Shoener

Debra A. Shoener

Nov 27, 2019

Debra A. Shoener, 59 of Pottsville, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville.

She was born December 23, 1959 in Pottsville a daughter of William Mason, Pottsville and the late Louise Tassone Mason.

She worked as a waitress for Summit View, P&T Phase II, Maroons Sport Bar and Grill, and most recently Lo Duca’s Restaurant

Debbie was a member...

Catherine V. Boran, R.N.

Catherine V. Boran, R.N.

Nov 13, 2019

 Catherine V. Boran, R.N., 62 of Pottsville passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Nov 13th with her husband and family at her side after a 6 year battle with breast cancer.

 She was born August 22, 1957 in Philadelphia, a daughter of Mary Clinton Kling, Flourtown and the late Theodore Kling, Esq.

 She grew up in Flourtown and spent summers...

Edward R. Griegel, Jr.

Edward R. Griegel, Jr.

Nov 11, 2019

 Edward R. Griegel, Jr., 58 of Pottsville, died Monday at home.

 He was born December 7, 1960 in Philadelphia a son of Alice Roth Griegel, Waynesboro and the late Edward R. Griegel, Sr.

 He was a graduate of Henderson High School and Penn State University.

 He was Vice President of Operations for Sunbury Generation, Shamokin Dam.

 Ed was a member...

Joan H. Piccioni

Joan H. Piccioni

Nov 3, 2019

Joan H. Piccioni, 86 of Richfield, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday at Richfield Senior Living.

She was born September 21, 1933 in Frackville a daughter of the late Francis and Helen Minackowski.

She was a graduate of Frackville High School.

Prior to retiring she employed by Pottsville Bleach and Dye.

Joan was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church,...

Catherine Barone

Catherine Barone

Oct 18, 2019

Catherine "Kay" Barone, 94 of Pottsville, died Friday afternoon at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

She was born September 29, 1925 in Jonestown, a daughter of the late Wasyl and Tekla Pewor.

She was a graduate of Cass Twp High School.

Prior to retiring she was employed by the former Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic.

Kay was a member of...

Eileen M. Goodwin

Eileen M. Goodwin

Oct 17, 2019

Eileen M. Goodwin, 55 of Pottsville, died Thursday afternoon at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia.

She was born September 9, 1964 in Pottsville a daughter of Joseph J. and Dorothy Bauer Conway, Pottsville.

She was a 1983 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

She was employed by Diakon Community Services, Pottsville.

Eileen was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

Agatha C. "Aggie" Palles

Agatha C. "Aggie" Palles

Oct 15, 2019

Agatha C. "Aggie" Palles, died Tuesday Oct 15, 2019

She was born in McKeesport, on October 9, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Menelaos and Afrodite Cavoulas.

She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and Grove City College.

She was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, McKeesport.

...

Mary Ellen Selinsky

Mary Ellen Selinsky

Sep 5, 2019

Mary Ellen Whalen Selinsky, 77 of Pottsville, died from complications from cancer, Thursday at Schuylkill Center.

She was born December 4, 1941 a daughter of the late Joseph J. Sr., and Louise Schappe Whalen.

She was a graduate of Immaculate Heart High School, Fountain Springs. McCann's School of Business and Penn State.

She retired as a paralegal from Williamson, Friedberg...

Marian R. Miller

Marian R. Miller

Sep 1, 2019

Marian R. Miller, 82, of Pottsville, who made us laugh, who walked the bike path, who sported a tan, who loved the beach and the sand, went to her Eternal Rest on Sunday, September 1st in the comfort of her home.

She was born on November 13, 1936 at the Pottsville Hospital to the late Walter and Doris Michael Hurst.

...

Jeanne Marie Guers

Jeanne Marie Guers

Aug 18, 2019

  Jeanne Marie Guers, 93, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Sunday at Providence Place. Jeanne was an owner of the family business Guers Dairy.

  Jeanne was born November 2, 1925 in Pottsville the only child of the late Arthur S. and Maude Clifford Follett.

  Jeanne was a 1943 graduate of Pottsville High School. She received...

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