Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Sara E. Thorne, 85, of Minersville, died Friday December 3, 2021, at LVHN East, Pottsville .

Born in Orwigsburg, May 9, 1936, She was a daughter of the late Harrison and Catherine (Trout) Thorne.

Sara worked as a cook at the former River Inn, Cressona.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 3, 2021

Michael A. Laurie, 67, formerly of Port Carbon died Friday December 3, 2021, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville, January 25, 1954, He was a son of the late Michael and Helen (Metrick) Laurie.

Michael was a member of St. Michael Orthodox Church, St. Clair.

Surviving are sister Patricia Hepner...

Dec 3, 2021

Joseph A. Yutz Jr., 75, of Pottsville, died Friday December 3, 2021, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, January 28, 1946, He was a son of the late Joseph and Arline (Boyer) Yutz.

Joseph served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from Reidler Decal, St. Clair.

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Nov 29, 2021

Mary (Malinchock)  Obal , 94, of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Gilberton died Monday November 29, 2021 at her home.

Born in Gilberton, May 26, 1927, She was a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Welaconich) Malinchock.

She was a graduate of Gilberton High School.

Mary retired as an administrative assistant from...

Nov 17, 2021

Linda Y. Rhodes, 55, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021, at LVHN-Schulkill-East, Pottsville

Born in Wilmington, DE  July 5, 1966, She was a daughter of the late Richard Zachar and Rosalie (Devlin) Zachar.

She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, Aston, PA.

She was of Catholic Faith.

Nov 10, 2021

John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die."

Shirley E. Lerch, 88, formerly of Frackville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street.

She was born...

Nov 9, 2021

Earl F. Davis, 84, of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA. He was born in Ashland on June 12, 1937, son of the late Harry and Frieda E. Davis. He was a graduate of Frackville High School Class of 1955. Earl served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1958 as a...

Nov 8, 2021

Carol R. Bernitsky, 77, of Saint Clair, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, Nov. 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Schoenfelder) Pretti.

She worked at the former Pennsylvania National Bank, Pottsville, in its trust department.

Carol is survived by her husband...

Oct 27, 2021

David R. Heffner, 83, formerly of Pottsville, died Wednesday October 27, 2021, at LVHN- Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 8, 1938, He was a son of the late Howard  H. and Hazel (Jones) Heffner.

David served in the US Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He worked as a laborer in...

Oct 27, 2021

Regina Marchowsky, 67, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late John "Red" and Agnes (Grabish) Marchowsky.

She was a 1972 graduate of St. Clair Area High School and worked for Walmart before retiring.

She was a lifetime member...

Oct 26, 2021

Gregory  Laurusevage, 62, of Frackville, died Tuesday October 26, 2021 at LVHN-Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in West Mahanoy Township, March 13, 1959, He was a son of Shirley E. Hahn Lauresevage of Frackville and the late Anthony  J. Laurusevage.

Greg retired as a Truck Driver for the recycling program for Schuylkill County at Schuylkill County Courthouse....

Oct 24, 2021

Jean M. Ulicny, 72, of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, Oct. 5, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Laurie) Kapusta.

Jean was owner of Jean's Beauty Salon in Saint Clair until 2000.

Surviving are her devoted husband of...

Oct 20, 2021

Our precious Mother, Mary Regina (Ryan) Fitzpatrick, 96, of Branchdale, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Duncott, May 30, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Caroline (Neidlinger) Ryan.

In addition to being a full-time mother, during her life she was employed by several garment companies....

Oct 18, 2021

Bernice Bohard, 89, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Frackville, July 18, 1932, Bernice was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Chukusky.  She was the wife of the late Arthur Bohard with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage until his death on October...

Oct 15, 2021

George Washington Wolff III, 88, of Saint Clair, passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

George was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His family, friends and community meant the world to him. He was a devoted Phillies, Eagles, Penn State and Saint Clair Saints fan.

He was born in Saint Clair, on...

Oct 5, 2021

Charles Clayton Allen, 89, of St. Clair, died Tuesday October 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family by his side.

Born in Eatons, WV, October 14, 1931, He was a son of the late Roy and Florence V. (Henderickson) Allen.

He served as Staff Sergeant the US Air Force during the Korean War....

Oct 4, 2021

Frank Boros, 90, of St. Clair, passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Brooklyn, June 7, 1931, He was a son of the late John and Tessie (Hovan) Borros.

Frank was self-employed as a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his brother Edward Boros.

Surviving is...

Oct 1, 2021

Helen M. Shamus, 98, formerly of Saint Clair, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born Sept. 24, 1923, in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Kozak) Wabo.

Helen was the owner of Helen Shamus Beauty Salon, Saint Clair, before retiring.

She was...

Sep 28, 2021

Margaret E. Mark, 55, of Pottsville, died Tuesday September 28, 2021, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, October 19, 1965, She was a daughter of the late Charles  and Margaret (Moyer) Kissinger Smith.

She was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Surviving are 2...

Sep 23, 2021

Max J Hollywood, 28, of Saint Clair, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 15, 1993, in Pottsville, he was a son of Jennifer Hollywood, of Saint Clair.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and studied carpentry at Vo-Tech, leading to a career as a self-employed carpenter....