Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Nancy Ann Olson, St. Clair, formerly of Gardners, PA passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2025 surrounded by her family at LVHN – Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville she was a daughter of the late Charles "Casey" and Susan (Leddy) Jones of Mill Creek Manor.

She was a graduate of St. Clair Area High School...

Oct 1, 2025

Bryon D. Gliem, 70, of Pottsville, died Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, December 29, 1954, He was a son of the late Walter and Audrey (Schaeffer) Gliem.

He has an Associate Degree from Penn State University.

He retired from sales having worked...

Sep 20, 2025

Joan E. (Herb) Palsgrove, 89, formerly of Frackville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Dillman) Herb.

She was a 1954 graduate of the former Frackville High School. She worked...

Sep 18, 2025

Ferdinand D.  Costanzi, 59, of  St. Clair, died Thursday September 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East .

Born in Scranton, August 20, 1966, He was a son of the late Fernando and Pauline Luongo Costanzi.

He was a High School Graduate from Old Forge High School.

Ferdinand retired...

Aug 18, 2025

Howard  E. Jones, Jr. 58, of Mahanoy Plane, died Monday August 18, 2025 peacefully at his home

Born in Pottsville, February 18, 1967, He was a son of Shirley (Moyle) Lodato and Stepson of Larry Lodato both of Gilberto

He worked as a laborer for Kovach Equipment, Gould's Pumps, Lowes and

Howard was...

Aug 16, 2025

Frances T. Rennick, 88, formerly of St. Clair, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, September 15, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Ditcavage) Flanagan.

She was a graduate of St. Clair High School. She worked as a seamstress at the St....

Aug 15, 2025

Larry G. Matty, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, died Friday August 15, 2025 at his residence, after struggling with multiple illnesses.

Born in Williamsport, June 15, 1955, He was a son of the late Paul "Mickey" McNamee  and Sara Marie (Sponhouse) Bosna.

Larry spent most of his life in Pottsville, graduating from Pottsville High School. He...

Aug 7, 2025

William  V. Gouldner , 81, of Lock Haven, formerly of Frackville died Thursday August 7, 2025 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born in Frackville, September 21, 1943, He was a son of Edna Gouldner.

He was a Bachelor's Degree from Wayland Baptist University.

William V. Gouldner served in the US Air Force for...

Jul 29, 2025

Jeanette Elchisak, 99, of Port Carbon, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025, at LVHN-Schuylkill East.

Born in Detroit, October 19, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (McDonald) Prather.

She retired in 1980 as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

She...

Jul 25, 2025

Dolores "Dolly" Lipinsky, 91, of St. Clair, died Friday July 25, 2025 at her daughter's home.

Born in Pottsville September 13, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Homski) Stempinski.

She retired from the garment industry having worked for several area factories, and  was  a member of ILGWU.

She...

Jul 18, 2025

Brenda Lynn Shappell, 46, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday July 18, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, May 2, 1979, She was a daughter of William and Mary Ann (Covach) Shappell of Pottsville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Clarence and Barbara Shappell; Michael and Julia Covach.

In addition to her parents, surviving...

Jul 3, 2025

Geraldine  Lutzkanin, 77, of St. Clair passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at  her home.

Born in New Philadelphia, April 11, 1948, She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Zimerofsky) Paltanavage.

She was a 1966 graduate of Nativity BVM High School after which she went on to work at St. Clair Garment...

Jun 24, 2025

Bernard  F. Visnefski, 64 of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, July 14, 1960, He was a son of the late Bernard J. and Gloria (Piccioni) Visnefski.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and went on to work with his father at F&J Body Shop, Pottsville.

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Jun 24, 2025

Gerard V. "Jerry" Brennan, 90, of Diener's Hill, died Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA

Born in Pottsville, June 6, 1935, He was a son of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Diener) Brennan.

Jerry retired from working at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.

He was a member of St....

Jun 14, 2025

Anna Filiziani, 98, formerly of Frackville passed Saturday June 14, 2025 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, June 11, 1927 she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Heinly) Hinkle.

She was a 1945 graduate of Frackville High School. She retired as a secretary receptionist working for the Frackville Library...

Jun 3, 2025

Joan Marie Hinkle Yankiewicz, 81, Orwigsburg, formerly of Frackville, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Pottsville on May 28, 1944 to the late Arnin and Margaret Hinkle.

Joan was a graduate of Empire Beauty School. A jack of all trades, she spent many years serving in manufacturing,...

May 28, 2025

Joan  Ann Reinhart, 81, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025 at her home

Born in Ashalnd, December 23, 1943, She was a daughter of the late Edward  and Florence (Achenbach) Orzechowski.

Following her graduation from Frackville High School, she worked as a Head Checker for Acme Markets, Ashland.

She was a...

May 21, 2025

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May 21, 2025

John Tellup , 91, of Cressona, got his dying wish of passing away at home on May 21, 2025.

Born in St. Clair, May 8, 1934, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Seamon) Tellup.

He...

May 5, 2025

Mildred  M. Potts, 101 of St. Clair, passed Monday May 5, 2025, at the Gardens at York Terrance.

Born in Pottsville, August 16, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Roy and Catherine  (Schell) Hughes.

She retired as a Machine Operator at St. Clair Garment Factory.

She was a member of First...

Apr 29, 2025

Joanne Strenkowski, 79, of Frackville, died Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Shenandoah Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah, PA.

Born in Frackville, June 10, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sokena) Strenkowski.

She graduated from the former Frackville High School.

Joanne was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox...