Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Alice Muscalus, 92, formerly of Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 9,2024, surrounded by her family at home in Harrisburg, PA, following a brief illness.

Born in Mahanoy Plane, January 17, 1932 she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Wasylchuck) Shpakovsky.

Alice graduated as valedictorian from Frackville High School in 1949.  Along...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert William Gronski , 70, of  Pottsville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Sunbury, March 14, 1954, he was a son of the late Ignatius and Olga (Moses) Gronski.

Bob was a 1972 graduate from Pottsville Area High School....

May 31, 2024

Harmony Eleanor Zapolsky 5 months old, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Friday May 31, 2024, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Allentown, December 28, 2023, She was the daughter of Eric and Angel Zapolsky.

She was preceded in death by her Great Grandfather Sergeant John H. Montgomery.

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May 27, 2024

John J. McMurtrie (also known as Mac), 89, died surrounded by his loved ones on May 27, 2024.

Mac was predeceased by the love of his life, his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Nancy Sirock McMurtrie.

He was the son of the late John and Beulah Hower McMurtrie and is survived by...

May 27, 2024

Harry "Buddy" Thompson, 53, of Pottsville, died Monday May 27, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East Norwegian St Pottsville PA.

He was Born in Forrest Hills, NY on May 21, 1971.

He graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, Queens NY in 1989. Buddy  moved to Pottsville in 2008 and worked a...

May 25, 2024

Tyler John Peletsky, 23, of Pottsville, formerly of St. Clair, passed Saturday May 25, 2024.

Born in Pottsville, May 5, 2001, He was a son of John V. and Kimberly (Martin) Peletsky of St. Clair.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High school and worked as a Forklift Operator at Polyflo Inc., St. Clair....

May 5, 2024

Tamara Ruth Charters, 49, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away suddenly Sunday May 5, 2024. Born in Ashland, February 27, 1975, she was a daughter of the Joseph J. Erdock Sr. of St. Clair and the late Dawn M. (Mensinger) Erdock. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and received an Associate's Degree of Arts in Paralegal Studies from...

Apr 27, 2024

Elizabeth Louella Lavenberg, 95, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, September 20, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kolochock) Zelinsky.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School where she was Valedictorian.

She was a Secretary Treasurer for...

Apr 26, 2024

William (Bill) Joseph Donaldson , 88, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family he loved,  Friday April 26, 2024, at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg.

Born in Pottsville, August 15, 1935, He was a son of the late John and Violet (Slane) Donaldson.

He was 1953 graduate of St. Clair High School.

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Apr 20, 2024

Mary  Helen "Mimi"Mettam, 60, of St. Clair, passed away Saturday April 20, 2024 at LVHN-Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville, June 25, 1963, She was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Ross) Mettam.

She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Mercyhurst University.

Mimi was the owner of Mettam Brothers...

Apr 19, 2024

Arthur James Felty, 96, former resident of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully April 19, 2024, at his home in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania with family at his side. He was a loving husband to Faye Elizabeth (Geier) Felty for 72 years.

Arthur was born on June 30, 1927, in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Adam...

Apr 7, 2024

Joseph "Bowie" Swartchick, 88, passed away Sunday April, 7, 2024 at his home in St. Clair surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville September 12, 1935 he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Elenchin) Swartchick.

A graduate of St. Clair High School he retired as a mechanic after working for United Metal,...

Mar 28, 2024

James Allen Davis, 62, of St. Clair, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday March 28, 2024 at his home

Born in Pottsville, November 1, 1961, He was a son of the late Edward Davis and Emilie (Martin) Davis

He attended Schuylkill Haven Schools and worked the former United Metal, Pottsville and Spec-Tec St. Clair.

Mar 27, 2024

Shirley Losch , 86, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Tremont Health & Rehab Center.

Born in Muir, September 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Quay and Phoebe (Merkle) Hornberger.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons Kenneth and Scott Hornberger, companion Waymeth Hatley, sister Betty Hornberger, brother Warren Hornberger...

Mar 6, 2024

Lamar P. "Bud" Fisher, 81 of Woodland Acres, Pottsville, Passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, November 15, 1942, he was a son of the late Lamar O. and Mildred (Brown) Fisher.

Lamar served in the US Army and reserves attaining the rank of Corporal before his discharge in 1967....

Feb 26, 2024

Agnes D. Golca, 92, formerly St. Clair, died Monday February 26, 2024, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville PA

Born in St. Clair, July 4, 1931, She was a daughter of the late John  and Susan (Pado) Motto.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA

She was...

Feb 20, 2024

Margaret "Sis" Rennick, 91, of St. Clair, passed from this life to the next on 20 February 2024, at the Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in Glen Dower, Schuylkill County, 12 September 1932, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Kalyan) Bilansky.  She was a graduate of Cass Township High School in 1949.

While...

Feb 16, 2024

Richard B.  Schuetrum Sr., 58, of Pottsville, formerly Mahanoy City, passed away Friday February 16, 2024, at LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, September 3, 1965, He was a son of the late Nelson  and Ruth (Bright) Schuetrum.

A graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, he worked as a Weatherization Auditor for Schuylkill Community...

Feb 2, 2024

William T. Kennedy, 67 of St. Clair passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Berks Heim Nursing Home, Leesport.

Born in Pottsville on July 27, 1956, he was a son of the late Thomas J and Patricia G (Ross) Kennedy.

A graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, Bill was self-employed as an electrician for...

Jan 25, 2024

Geraldine E.  Salata, 91, loving mother and wife of St. Clair died Thursday January 25, 2024, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, July 9, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Luther and Phoebe (Clocker) Johns.

She was a 1950 graduate of St. Clair High School Class  and retired from bookkeeping at Mettam Brothers...