Obituaries

Jan 12, 2021

Ryan James Ramey, 43, of West Deptford, New Jersey died Wednesday January 12, 021 at LVHN Hazleton. Born in Columbus, Ohio on August 15, 1977, He was a son of Harold "Jim" Ramey and the late Catherine (Tarbill) Ramey.

Surviving are his wife of 5 years, Angela (Kennedy) Ramey, son Michell Ramey, sister Rita Martin and her...

Jan 8, 2021

Joseph R. "Ronnie" Phillips, of Pottsville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville, one day after his 72nd birthday.

Born Jan. 7, 1949, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John and Irma (Campion) Phillips.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and...

Jan 4, 2021

Heaven became a little nicer on January 4, 2021 when Gladys Mazar was called home to the Lord.  She died at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.  She had been a resident of Providence Place since 2019.  She and her husband John lived in Middleport until the state took their home to rebuild Route 209.  It was then that they...

Jan 4, 2021

John E. Thomas, of St. Clair died Monday January 4, 2021 at LVHN – Schuylkill – East N, Pottsville.

Born in Wadesville, He was a son of the late William and Barbara (Gall) Thomas.

He served in the US Air Force.

John was a Security Guard for Lake Wynonah.

He was...

Jan 2, 2021

Terrance P. Hahn, 79, of Sicklerville NJ passed away on January 2, 2021. Terry was the son of Thomas G. and Dorothy (Dillman) Hahn of Frackville. He was the brother of Thomas G. Hahn Jr. and Ronald Hahn. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 12:00 Noon Saturday, May 22nd at noon at the Odd Fellows...

Jan 1, 2021

Doris Lorraine Schroding, 87, of Hatfield, formerly Tamaqua, died Friday January 1, 2021, in Hatfield. PA

Born in West Mahanoy Twp., December 4, 1933, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schaller) Hinkle.

She worked many years as Office Administrator for Landsdale Borough.

Doris was a member of St. Peter...

Dec 30, 2020

Benjamin Sadusky, 93, of Orwigsburg, died Wednesday December 30, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Township, July 22, 1927, he was a son of the late John and Victoria (Rushnock) Sadusky.

Ben served in the US Navy during WWII.

Before retiring he was the...

Dec 22, 2020

Joan V. Carl, 93, formerly of Minersville, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born Aug. 12, 1927, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Yarnell) Staller.

She was a member of the former Hillside Chapel, Llewellyn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy...

Dec 18, 2020

James R. Robert Hess, 80, of Honeysuckle Ct. , Pine Grove, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday December 18, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, August 26, 1940, He was a son of the late James and Nellie (Peleckis) Hess.

He served in both the United States Marines Corp. and the US Army.

Dec 16, 2020

George F. Marx Jr., 80, of West West Terrace, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family.

Born Dec. 20, 1939, in Tremont, he was a son of the late George F. Sr. and Emma (Eberly) Marx.

He was a graduate of Tremont High School and member of St. John Lutheran Church,...

Dec 10, 2020

Richard S.  Bell, 84 of Marlin, formerly Dieners Hill, died Thursday December 10, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 27, 1936, He was a son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Fitz) Bell.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Richard...

Dec 3, 2020

Georgene Jones, 74, of St. Clair, passed away Thursday December 3, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, February 26, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Veronica (Hughes) Miller.

Georgene was a 1964 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church,...

Dec 3, 2020

Velma Louise (Urban) Sippie of Frackville, died Thursday December 3, 2020 at Golden Living Center York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born April 18, 1938 in Higginsville, Lafayette County, MO, She was a daughter of the late Edwin H. and Bernita A. (Pryor)  Urban.

She attended Chihuahua School, RR1 near Higginsville, before moving to Warrensburg, MO to attend...

Dec 1, 2020

Edward "Ted" Manion , 78, of  St. Clair, died Tuesday December 1, 2020, at  LVHN – Muhlenberg, Bethelhem.

Born in Pottsville, February 7, 1942, He was a son of the late Martin and Anna (Walsh) Manion.

Ted graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1959 and worked at Eastern Press of Pottsville where he was...

Nov 27, 2020

John V. Piatkowski, 47, of Beaufort SC, died Nov. 27, 2020 at his residence.

Born June 19, 1973 he was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn Navitsky Piatkowski.

John is survived by a brother Edward Piatkowski of FL; 2 sisters Judilyn Green of ME;

Debra Martin of GA; 6 nieces and...

Nov 26, 2020

Joseph  E. Rollman, 82, of  St. Clair, died Thursday November 26, 2020, at Lutheran Home, Topton PA.

Born in Mount Laffee, November 27, 1937, He was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (McGrath) Rollman.

Joe worked as a pattern maker for Phillips-Van Heusen Company and American Argo Company both of Pottsville.

...

Nov 26, 2020

Joseph L.  Gravish, 100, of St. Clair, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020, at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville PA.

Born in Wadesville, March 12, 1920, he was a son of the late Matthew (Maciej) and Sophie (Zofia Stempien) Gravish (Grabarz).

A graduate of St. Clair High School, Joseph went on to enlist...

Nov 25, 2020

Jeanette E.  Ward, 85, of St. Clair, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, February 8, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Austin and Mary (Chermansky) Kraft.

She was a 1953 graduate from St. Clair High School and worked as a Bookkeeper for the Holden Insurance Agency...

Nov 25, 2020

Rev. Susan L. Koury- Kennedy, 73, of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown  PA

Born in Pottsville, July 18, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Bernadette (Elhajj) Koury – Barket.

She graduated from Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA with a BA Degree in...

Nov 18, 2020

Diane C. Burke, 75, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Palo Alto, died Wednesday November 18, 2020, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, January 17, 1945, She was a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Yost) Crawford.

She had resided at Orwigsburg Center, where she was President of Activities.

Diane...