Pottsville, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County & Surrounding Areas
Margaret A. "Peggy" Eckley
Jan 27, 2024
Margaret A. “Peggy” Eckley, 81 of Pottsville, died Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown
She was born July 22, 1942, in Pottsville a daughter of the late William and Helen Hoban Dodds.
She was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Empire Beauty School.
Prior to retiring she was owner of a Gift Basket business called “My...
Katharine C. Daley
Jan 11, 2024
Katharine C. Daley, 81 of Pottsville, died Thursday, at Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was born November 6, 1942, daughter of the late John F. and Margaret McGurl Carlin.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and attended Penn State University.
Kathie was owner of the former K&D Associates, Pottsville.
She was of Catholic faith.
Kathie was...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Hudock
Jan 2, 2024
Gerald W. “Jerry” Hudock, 78 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday morning at home.
He was born June 26, 1945 in Pottsville, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Padelsky Hudock.
He was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
He was an Air Force veteran during the Vietnam War while stationed in England.
Jerry was a...
Russell T. Cook
Dec 31, 2023
Russell T. "Tinker" Cook, 67 of Pottsville died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St. Pottsville.
He was born January 17, 1956 in Pottsville a son of the late Russell and Ella Strohecker Cook.
Tinker was a jack of all trade and had numerous job's throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by 7 brothers, William, Ronald, Paul,...
Rev. William N. Seifert
Dec 26, 2023
The Rev. William N. Seifert (Ret) 70, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.
He was born December 29, 1952, in Philadelphia, a son of the late Walter R. and Lucy Sandrock Seifert.
Father Seifert attended Saint Patrick Elementary School, Pottsville and was a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville. Father received a Bachelor of...
Thomas D. Bair
Dec 24, 2023
Thomas D. Bair, 82 of Pottsville died peacefully Christmas Eve at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and son-in-law.
He was born January 25, 1941 in Pottsville a son of the late Albert L. and Helena I. Papasodero Bair.
He attended Pottsville School's.
Tom proudly served his country in the Army, 82nd Airborne Division attaining the rank of SP4....
Elizabeth Strohecker
Dec 21, 2023
Elizabeth “Liz” Strohecker, 68 of Pottsville died Thursday, Dec 21st at home.
She was born March 28, 1955 in Shenandoah, a daughter of Nancy Nicholas Buehler, Pottsville and the late James Strohecker.
She was a 1974 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Liz was employed by the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority for 48 years prior to retiring.
Liz was a...
Edward R. Averill
Dec 6, 2023
Edward R. Averill, 81 of Pottsville, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
He was born June 19, 1942, in Pottsville a son of the late Edward J. and Edith Sands Averill.
He was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Ford School of Business.
Ed was employed by the former Acme Market and later...
Arlen R. Day, Sr.
Dec 2, 2023
Arlen R. Day, Sr. 91, of Pottsville, died peacefully December 2, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill.
He was born December 8, 1931, in Pottsville a son of the late Edmond and Carrie Miller Day.
He was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School.
He was a Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. While in the Navy he was...
Patricia Fox
Dec 1, 2023
Patricia Fox, 95 of Pottsville, died peacefully Friday surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 17, 1928, in Pottsville a daughter of late Roy and Katherine Keen Fox.
She was employed by the former Tilt Silk Mill, Pottsville, prior to retiring.
Pat was of protestant faith and was a Democratic Committee woman for the City of Pottsville....
Ronald R. Fritz
Nov 20, 2023
Ronald R. Fritz, 74, passed away at his home in Lake Wynonah on Monday, Nov 20th. Born in West Reading on February 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Homer E. Fritz and Marjorie F. (Brooks) Fritz. Ron grew up in Reading and West Lawn. He was a 1967 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Penn State University. Ron enlisted in...
Lynda Pollack Schiffer
Nov 14, 2023
Lynda Pollack Schiffer passed away on November 14, 2023, two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She is survived by her son, Adam, his wife Elizabeth, their two sons, Walter and Parker, and their spouses, Nell and Nichole; her brother David Pollack; and her nephews and niece, Bryan, Amee and Brett Pollack, among other extended family. She is predeceased...
Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Boyer
Nov 9, 2023
Louise Ann “Lou Ann” Boyer, 68, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 9th at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville, July 23, 1955, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Nuss Boyer, Pottsville and the late Paul Boyer.
A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1974, she was last employed by Pine Shirt Company.
Lou Ann was a member...
Elwood F. Umbenhauer
Oct 24, 2023
Elwood F Umbenhauer, 100 years old, passed away on October 24 at Geisinger St Luke hospital, surrounded by his family. Elwood was born in Pottsville on April 15, 1923, son of Francis and Violet (Lord) Umbenhauer. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Ruth Umbenhauer Bertsch and her husband Harry. Elwood was an Air Force veteran...
Johnattan Luis Aruz
Oct 24, 2023
Johnattan Luis "Macho" Aruz 28 of Pottsville died Tuesday, October 24.
He was born October 10, 1995, in Bronx, NY a son of Hector Aruz, Said Rivera whom raised him along side his mother Luz Maria Narvaez Rivera.
He was loved by his entire family and anyone that knew him.
Johnattan left this world to soon and leaves...
Samuel Atanasio, Sr.
Oct 19, 2023
Samuel Atanasio, Sr. 90 a 23-year resident of New Ringgold, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died Thursday, Oct 19th at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. He was born March 24, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Alberto and Eusebia Ruiz Atanasio. He was a navy veteran having served during the Korean War. He was employed by Mount Sinai...
Jacqueline M. Holtzer
Oct 10, 2023
Jacqueline M. Holtzer, 71 of Orwigsburg, died peacefully Tuesday at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation, Orwigsburg.
She was born August 6, 1952 in Pottsville a daughter of the late, John J., Jr. and Dorothy Petroski Kelly.
She was a 1970 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
She worked as a CNA at Wernersville State Hospital and home health care services, prior...
Ann B. Tihansky, R.N.
Oct 2, 2023
Ann B. Tihansky, 81, of Pine Grove, died Monday, October 2, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA.
Born October 26, 1941, in Pottsville, Ann was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Hulda Kangas Boltz.
Ann was a graduate of Pottsville High School and studied nursing after graduation. Ann spent many years working in local schools as an instructor and substitute...
Dawn G. Woratyla
Sep 15, 2023
Dawn Rader Zukus Woratyla, 89, recently of Shrewsbury, NJ passed away on September 15, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Lulla Rader, of Frackville, PA. Born in Ashland, PA, she lived most of her life in Frackville and Pottsville, PA. She is survived by her son Kerry Zukus, and his wife Amy, from Little Silver, NJ, as...
Theresa L. Chapman
Sep 10, 2023
Theresa L. (Gentile) Chapman, 66, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully, Sunday September 10th at her home.
She was born October 11th, 1956 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Prebula Gentile.
She was a 1974 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville.
Theresa worked for Boscov’s of Pottsville, for over 40 years and most recently at...
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