Obituaries

Jul 16, 2017

Marie G.  Hand , 89, of St. Clair, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor entered heaven July 16, 2017.

Born in Lehighton, April 15, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Miller) Stehling .

A graduate of Lehighton Area High School, in her younger years she worked as a...

May 28, 2017

Mark "Sparky"  Covach , 58, of St. Clair, died Sunday May 28, 2017 after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Pottsville, August 22, 1958, He was a son of the late Michael and Julia (Collihan) Covach.

He was a graduate of the former St. Clair High School and was a member of St....

May 24, 2017

Donald R. Troutman, 79, of Bridgewater, N.J., died peacefully surrounded by his devoted wife and loving son Thursday May 24, 2017 at home.

Born April 4, 1938, in Girardville, he was a son of the late Daniel and Catherine Troutman, Girardville.

He served in the Army from 1961-63.

Donald started working for Johns-Manville...

May 15, 2017

John "Hopper"  Holobetz , 65, of  Pottsville, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, after a courageous four year battle with cancer.

Born in Pottsville, May 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Michael and Susan (Mulikova) Holobetz.

He was a 1969 graduate of St....

May 8, 2017

Grant  D. "Barney" Klock, 91, of 516 West Wall St., Frackville, died Monday May 8, 2017 at LVHN – Schuylkill – E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Leck Kill, November 24, 1925, he was a son of the late Thomas  and Katie (Brown) Klock.

Grant served in the US Army during WWII where he was...

May 7, 2017

Ralph T. "Luke" Clocker, 83,of 135 North Nice St. Frackville, died Sunday May 7,2017 at Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Palo Alto, July 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice ( Wellinger ) Clocker.

He worked as a Security Guard at a local Gilberton Power Plant.

Apr 15, 2017

Linda A. Shistle , 70, of 1001 Wade Road, St. Clair, formerly Frackvillle, died Saturday April 15, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, September 23, 1946, She was a daughter of the late Francis  James and Eleanor (Lindenmuth) James.

She retired as a  Driver from L&S Trucking, Brandonville escorting wide loads...

Apr 4, 2017

I da Mae Arbogast , 96, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Pottsville died Tuesday April 4, 2017  at Citrus Hills Health & Rehab., Hernando  FL.

Born in Pottsville, May 14, 1920, She was a daughter of the late George and Laura (Whittaker) Stephenson.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Ida...

Mar 7, 2017

Scott J. Neumeister, 57, of  Orwigsburg, died Tuesday March 7, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Butler Twp., March 27, 1959, He was a son of  Betty Lauer Neumeister of Frackville and the late Warren  Neumeister.

He was a 1977graduate of North Schuylkill High School  and...

Mar 7, 2017

Daryl V. Learned, 74, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pablo, CA, June 26, 1942, He was a son of the late Vincent and Bernice (Brown) Learned.

He was a Truck Driver at Belle Trucking, Shoemakersville.

Daryl was a member...

Feb 23, 2017

Michael  A. Burdess , 52, of 300 S. Nicholas St., St. Clair, died Thursday February 23, 2017 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.

Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1964, He was a son of the late Robert Burdess Jr. and Ann (Mokelar) Burdess Szalku.

He was a 1982 Graduate of St. Clair Area...

Feb 14, 2017

Our beloved father Michael  Kovich , 94, entered into his eternal reward February 14, 2017 in the loving arms of Jesus and  Mary surrounded by his loving children as we prayed the Flame of Love Hail Mary.

Michael formerly of St. Clair, resided with his daughter Joann Faenza of Port Carbon.

He was son of...

Feb 10, 2017

Kathleen M.(Gregory) Corby, 61, formerly of St. Clair passed away Monday at Dublin Methodist Hospital, Dublin, OH.

Born in Pottsville, October 19, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Flanagan) Gregory.

Kathleen was a 1973 graduate from St. Clair High School. She was employed for 25 years by Plantland in Columbus...

Jan 29, 2017

Michele  F. Bohard , 61, of Fort Meyers, FL, formerly of Frackville, died Sunday January 29, 2017  at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Pottsville, November 26, 1955, She was a daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Chukusky) Bohard of  Fort Myers.

Michele worked as an Investment Banker at Lazard Freres, NY. Upon retiring...

Jan 27, 2017

William J. Connors , 84, of  Pottsville, formerly of St. Clair died Friday January 27, 2017 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, June 15, 1932, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Jacoby) Connors.

William J. Connors served in the Navy as a Radar man during the Korean War.

Jan 22, 2017

Thomas "TO"  Cicero , 46, of 301 Arnot Street, St. Clair, died Sunday January 22, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, August 13, 1970, He was a son of the late Frederick and Geraldine (Miller) Cicero.

TO worked at Miller Brother Construction Inc., Schuylkill Haven, PA.

Jan 9, 2017

Margaret A. Carl , 75, of 2250 W. Market St., Pottsville, died Monday January 9, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Palo Alto, June 3, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Esther (Meyers) Wassel.

She was a  graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

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Dec 29, 2016

Lance D. Frew, 69, of 308 West Arch Street, Frackville, died Thursday December 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Butler Township, February 27, 1947, He was a son of the late John and Minnie (Smith) Frew.

He served in the US Marines in Vietnam, receiving two purple hearts.

Lance...

Dec 25, 2016

Russell Wonsock of Wilmington, DE went home to the lord peacefully on Christmas Day December 25, 2016.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved by all.

He was the son of the late Ann and George Wonsock of Mahanoy City.  He was proceeded in death by sister Mildred and brothers Arthur, John, George and ...

Nov 26, 2016

Nancy Lee McMurtrie, beloved wife of John "Mac" McMurtrie, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. She and the love of her life, Mac, met at age 15 and celebrated their 59 th wedding anniversary in March.

"Nancy the Ring Pop Lady" loved working with children and retired from Saint Clair Area...