pOTTSVILLE & sCHUYLKILL COUNTY OBITUARIES
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.
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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...
James E. Humphrey
Aug 16, 2019
James E. Humphrey, 73 of Pottsville, a long time Pottsville funeral director, died Friday at home.
He was born January 31, 1946, in Baton Rouge, LA, a son of the late Clement E. and Nellie Haines Humphrey.
He was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, a graduate of Kilgore College and was a 1974 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary...
Patricia E. Kline
Aug 15, 2019
Patricia E. Kline, 70 of Pottsville died Thursday at home.
She was born March 23, 1949 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Donald and Helen Kishbach Rhoades.
She was a 1968 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
She was employed by Argo Mills prior to retiring.
Pat was a 40 year member of West End Hose Fire Co where...
Mildred A. Ditzler
Aug 10, 2019
Mildred A. Ditzler, 92, formerly of Patterson Apartments, Pottsville, died Saturday at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing, Schuylkill Haven.
She was born December 18, 1926 in Palo Alto a daughter of the late Del and Helen Pfeiffer Nerz.
She was a 1944 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.
Mildred was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic...
Margaret Agnes Fromme
Jul 2, 2019
The rich and joyful life of Margaret Agnes Fermier Fromme came to its close on July 2, 2019 at Providence Place. She was 101 years old.
Born at home in Pottsville on June 29, 1918, Margaret was the daughter of William Scheipe Fermier and Mary Josephine Hontz Fermier, and the sister of William Hontz Fermier.
Margaret attended Garfield Elementary School...
Mary M. Spehrley
Jun 8, 2019
Mary M. Spehrley died June 8, 2019 at the age of 103
Born in Pottsville, December 13, 1915, she was the daughter of Allen P.J. and Sarah Yost Moyer.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School Class of 1933. She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for Nagle's, Trans Video, Schneider & Davis, and retired in 1980 from Kutztown State College.
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Kathryn D. Case
Jun 4, 2019
Kathryn D. Case, 69 of Pottsville died Tuesday at Providence Place Retirement Community. She was born Oct 26, 1949 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Paul L. Sr., and Sally Dragna Dimmerling. She was a 1967 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and Shippensburg University with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught 2nd grade at the former Garfield...
Elliott Michael Gordon
May 28, 2019
Elliott Michael Gordon, infant son of Geoffrey M. and Sherry L. Prutzman Gordon passed away peacefully in his parents arms Tuesday at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
He was born on May 21, 2019 at Reading Hospital.
He is preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, George Prutzman. Surviving are maternal grandmother, Connie Lempfert, Pottsville; paternal grandparents, Sandy and Edward...
Charles E. Becker, Jr.
May 26, 2019
Charles E. Becker, Jr., 70 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was born December 22, 1948 in Pottsville the son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Elizabeth Seymour Becker.
He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, where he was also assistant football coach for 40 years.
He was Army veteran...
Michael J. Mazzuca
May 23, 2019
Michael J. Mazzuca, 73 of Pottsville, died Thursday night at home.
He was born February 2, 1946 in Pottsville son of the late Joseph A. Sr., and Julia Civitarese Mazzuca.
He was a 1964 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and the University of Baltimore.
He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
He was President of Mazzuca Enterprises, Pottsville.
Mike...
Marion E. Blankenhorn
May 23, 2019
Marion E. Blankenhorn, 89 passed away Thursday, May 23 at the Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville, PA after a battle with cancer.
Marion was born in Pottsville, PA on March 10, 1930, daughter of the late John K. and M. Elizabeth Schuettler Blankenhorn.
She graduated from Pottsville High School in 1948.
Marion lived her entire life in Pottsville mostly...
Rita M. Troutman
May 18, 2019
Rita M. Troutman, 94 of Pottsville, died Saturday at The Gardens at York Terrace.
She was born August 1, 1924 in Pottsville a daughter of the late John and Isabel Lawson Rice.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.
Prior to retiring she was a CNA at York Terrace, Pottsville. She also worked for Bell Telephone and Troutman...
Victor A. Mazzuca
May 17, 2019
Victor A. Mazzuca, 28, of Pottsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Born August 11, 1990 in Reading, PA, he was the loving son to Joseph A. and Wanda M. Mazzuca, Pottsville, and devoted brother to Joseph M., Pottsville.
Victor was a 2008 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Subsequent to his graduation, he developed his talents as...
Johanne R. Fabiani
May 17, 2019
Johanne R. Fabiani, 93 of Pottsville, died Friday night at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born January 17, 1926 a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mary DiCello Luppino.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.
Johanne was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, catholic daughters, a former member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church,...
Katherine E. "Kitty" DiCello, R.N.
May 11, 2019
Katherine “Kitty” Elizabeth Owens DiCello, R.N., 84, of Pottsville, closed her beautiful blue eyes for the last time on this earth on the morning of May 11, 2019, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Wilburton #2, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Agnes (Haffey) Owens. A Centralia native, Kitty attended St. Ignatius School...
Kathy J. Marianelli
May 2, 2019
It is with great sadness that we share Kathy (Barone) Marianelli of Pottsville, passed away on Thursday May 2, 2019 at the age of 66 after a long battle with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma.
She was born July 5, 1952 in Pottsville, a daughter of Katherine "Kay" Pewor Barone, Pottsville and the late Angelo “Abe” Barone.
She was...
Donald R. Muldowney
May 1, 2019
Donald R. Muldowney, 84 of Pottsville, died Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill.
He was born June 13, 1934 in Pottsville a son of the late William L. and Mildred Bentz Muldowney.
He was a 1954 graduate of Pottsville High School.
He was an Veteran having served in the Army
Prior to retiring he was employed by Package Corporation of America,...
David W. Viars, Jr.
Apr 28, 2019
David W. Viars, Jr. 41 of Pottsville, died Sunday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born February 22, 1978 in Pottsville son of Violet Butler Viars and the late David W. Viars, Sr.
He attended Pottsville Area High School.
In addition to his father David was preceded in death by a daughter, Caitlin Viars, paternal grandparents, Shirley and ...
Andrew J. Pavelko, Jr.
Apr 27, 2019
Andrew J. Pavelko, Jr., 64 of Pottsville, died Saturday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.
Andy's final wishes were to have all services and interment private.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home. www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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