OBITUARIES

Pottsville, PA Obituaries

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

Kevin P. Brennan

Kevin P. Brennan

Mar 21, 2013

Kevin P. Brennan, 58, of Pottsville, died peacefully Thursday at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 18, 1955 in Pottsville and was the oldest son of Jeremiah C. And the late Katherine J. Kelly Brennan.

He was a 1973 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and attended Kings College.

He was employed by the United States...

Jim C. Wire

Jim C. Wire

Mar 12, 2013

Jim C. Wire, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, died Tuesday afternoon at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. He was December 20, 1919 in New Middletown, OH, son of the late Clyde O. and Lizzie Floor Wire. He attended Petersburg Schools, in Ohio. He was an army veteran of World War II having served in the European Theatre where he was...

David John Guzick

David John Guzick

Mar 12, 2013

David John Guzick, 24, of Pottsville, died Tuesday at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia as a result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, March 9th. He was born November 22, 1988 in Pottsville son of Jack and Mary Catherine Lynch Guzick, Pottsville. He was a 2007 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 2011 graduate of Weidner University School...

Gail L. Close

Gail L. Close

Mar 7, 2013

Gail L. Close, 36, of Pottsville, died Thursday morning at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. She was born April 26, 1975 in Pottsville daughter of Noel Glunz, Pottsville and the late Cheryl Youse Glunz. She was a graduate of Northampton High School and attended Northampton Area Community College and was a graduate of Empire Beauty School, Pottsville. She was...

Mary J. Piccioni

Mary J. Piccioni

Mar 5, 2013

Mary J. Piccioni, 97, of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday, at Golden Living Center-York Terrace, Pottsville. She was born November 4, 1915 in Mar-Lin daughter of the late Alex and Antoinette Brilla Fanok and was a graduate of Branch Township High School. She lived in Broomall for 26 years, during which she was employed in the retail industry. Mary was a...

Keith M. Jacobs

Keith M. Jacobs

Mar 4, 2013

Keith M. Jacobs, 54, of Pottsville, died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St. He was born February 12, 1959 in Pottsville, son of the late Michael J. and Irene Sharockman Jacobs. Keith was a graduate of St. Clair High School and was owner of Kep's Corner and The Office both of Pottsville. Surviving are his brother, Kevin Jacobs, Ashland;...

Thomas T. Clauser

Thomas T. Clauser

Jan 20, 2013

Thomas T. Clauser, of Pottsville, died Sunday at home. He was born in Pottsville son of the late Robert F. and Clara Evans Clauser. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and attended the University of Arizona. He was owner of Clauser and Sons Office Supply and Equipment, Pottsville. Tom was a member of the Rosicrucian, Audubon Society, and...

Edward C. Terefencko

Edward C. Terefencko

Jan 20, 2013

Edward C. "Ed" Terefencko, 64, of Pottsville, died Sunday morning at home. He was born January 27, 1948 in Minersville son of the late John and Julie Rinaldo Terefencko. He was a 1965 graduate of Minersville Area High School and an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He...

Valentine M. Ferack

Valentine M. Ferack

Jan 13, 2013

Valentine M. Ferack, 71, of Pottsville, formerly of Michigan, died Sunday at Geisigner Medical Center, Danville. He was born February 14, 1941 in Avoca, son of the late Jacob and Helen Sleboda Ferack. He was a Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to retiring he was employed by General Motors Company. Valentine was a member of St....

Mary P. Kutch

Mary P. Kutch

Jan 11, 2013

Mary P. Kutch, 102, of Pottsville, died Friday night at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

She was born May 4, 1910 in Avelino, Italy daughter of the late Saverio and Carmela Valentino Genevese.

She attended Minersville Schools, and worked for Phillip and Jones , St. Clair Garment and the Pottsville Republican prior to retiring.

Mary was a member of St. John the...

Williard W. Boner

Williard W. Boner

Dec 10, 2012

Willard W. Boner, 71, of Orwigsburg, died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St. He was born November 13, 1941 in Frackville, son of the late Benjamin and Hazel Price Boner, He was a graduate of Frackville High School and was an Army Veteran. Willard was a member of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven, and the Stanley Dengler American...

Debra L. Cody

Debra L. Cody

Dec 9, 2012

Debra L. "Debi" Cody, 52 of Pottsville, died Sunday evening at home. She was born August 28, 1960 in Pottsville, daughter of George W. Cody, Sr. and the late Grace Williams Cody. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, and was last employed by Littman's Jewelers. She was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church, Pottsville. Debi...

James J. Schreffler

James J. Schreffler

Dec 6, 2012

James J. Schreffler, Jr., 73, of Pottsville, died Thursday afternoon at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St.

He was born June 24, 1939 in Pottsville son of the late James J. Sr., and Dorothy Dreher Schreffler.

He was a 1957 graduate of Pottsville High School where he earned 4 letters in both football and track and participated in the East -West...

Douglas Dourlain

Douglas Dourlain

Nov 26, 2012

Douglas Dourlain, 44 of Reston VA , formerly of Bridgeville PA, died Monday at home. He was born April 26, 1968 in Upper St. Clair, son of George D. Dourlain, Carnegie and Patricia Pozzi Chess, Pottsville . Douglas was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh , prior to joining the Central Intelligence Agency,...

Doris L. Moffett

Doris L. Moffett

Oct 22, 2012

Doris L. Moffett, 81, of Pottsville, died Monday morning at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. She was born December 28, 1931 in Pottsville daughter of the late Herman and Francis Skeen Yeager. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed as a secretary for Agency International Development prior to retiring. Doris was a member of the former Christ...

Sara L. Rile

Sara L. Rile

Oct 15, 2012

Sara L. Rile, 80, of Pottsville, died Monday at home. She was born February 5, 1932 in Pottsville daughter of the late Harry J. and Marion Koch Rehman. She was 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School and a graduate of Katherine Gibb School, Boston, MA and was recently employed by Luther Ridge Retirement Home. Sara was a member of Trinity...

Evelyn M. Fey

Evelyn M. Fey

Oct 3, 2012

Evelyn M. Fey, 93, of Pottsville died Wednesday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. She was born February 13, 1919 in Pottsville daughter of the late Irvin and Leah Falls Fey. She was a 1937 graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed as a dental assistant for Dr. Santee and Fort Indiantown Gap and later worked for Dr. Heller as an...

Anne H. McDowell

Anne H. McDowell

Sep 8, 2012

Ann McDowell, born Anne Josephine Halberstadt, died peacefully on Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at Schuylkill Medical Center East in her hometown of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She did not recover from a stroke she suffered two weeks earlier. She was 91. Ann was born December 26, 1920 in Pottsville to Baird (1860 - 1934) and Ida Ray (Smith; 1880 - 1957) Halberstadt....

Albert J. Piccioni

Albert J. Piccioni

Aug 28, 2012

Albert J. "Pidge" Piccioni, 77, of Pottsville, died Tuesday morning at home. He was born December 7, 1934 in Pottsville, son of the late John and Mary Guiardi Piccioni. Pidge attended Pottsville High School and was a self-employed truck driver prior to retiring. He was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and the former Amor...

Cecil A. Beadle

Cecil A. Beadle

Aug 5, 2012

Cecil A. Beadle, 89, of Pottsville died peacefully Sunday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St. with his family by his side. He was born February 6, 1923 in Wadesville son of the late John F. Sr. and Preditta Haslam Beadle. He was a 1941 graduate of St. Clair High School. He was a medic with the Army's 4th...

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