OBITUARIES

Sep 6, 2023

Eve M. Wozniski, 55 of Pottsville, died peacefully Wednesday, September 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

She was born June 6, 1968, in Pottsville a daughter of Evangeline Hozella (Starzetsky) and the late Samuel Hozella. She was a 1986 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. Over the years, Eve worked in banking and the home improvement industry. She was...

Sep 5, 2023

Dr. Robert D. Bricker, 60 of Pottsville, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.

He was born October 25, 1962, in Frackville a son of Donald M. and Catherine Chrin Bricker, Frackville.

He was a 1981 graduate of North Schuylkill High School where he was valedictorian, a 1985 graduate of Albright College,...

Aug 29, 2023

Anne S. Callahan, 99 of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday at The Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.

She was born August 27, 1924, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Bshara and Wadia Ferhat Thomas.

She was a graduate 1941 of Pottsville Catholic High School and Empire Beauty school. She then graduated from Empire Beauty School and opened her...

Aug 6, 2023

Donald F. McGovern, Sr., 88 of Pottsville, died Sunday August 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St. He was born February 24, 1935 in Mount Carbon a son of the late Terrance W., Sr and Mary Alma Coughlin McGovern. He was a 1952 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. He then served his country in the Army. Prior to...

Aug 5, 2023

Jul 22, 2023

Guy E. Recla, 94 of Pottsville, loving husband, dad and pap-pap was taken to heaven Saturday by God’s angels to be with his daughter Tina, his parents and many family members. He was born December 8, 1928 in Minersville a son of the late Henry and Mary Deponas Recla. He attended Schuylkill Haven High School. He was a veteran of...

Jul 2, 2023

Eric V. Jones, 50 of St. Clair died July 2nd.

He was born August 20, 1972, in Pottsville a son of Judy Goodman Miller and the late William R. Jones.

Eric spent his teenage year's skate boarding with his 84 Lumber Crew. 

He worked with Celebrate Recovery where he helped others with their recovery. He also was a crossing...

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Jun 9, 2023

Lois A. Brady, R.N., 95 of Pottsville died Friday June 9th at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

She was born January 25, 1928 in Schuylkill Haven a daughter of the late Alonzo and Mary Neiman Runkle

She was a 1945 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a 1948 graduate of Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing where she became supervisor...

Jun 5, 2023

Earl D. Kong, 73 of Pottsville, died Monday, June 5th at home. He was born December 11, 1949 in Honolulu, HI a son of the late Tillie Kong He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Honolulu HI. He was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War Prior to retiring he worked for Z&M Painting. He was preceded...

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Apr 19, 2023

Kevin J. Hoke, 64 of Pottsville, died peacefully Wednesday at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 31, 1959 in Pottsville a son Rich O’Brien and the late Patricia McGovern O’Brien 

He was a 1978 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and he attended Delaware Valley College majoring in business administration.

He was employed by Hexcel...

Apr 18, 2023

Loman E. Paul, 90 of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. He was born April 7, 1933 in Phoenix Park, a son of the late William and Lottie Updegrove Paul. He was a graduate of the former Cass Township High School. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Prior to retiring he was employed by...

Apr 18, 2023