Obituaries

Jul 10, 2023

Paul J. Banaszewski, 74, of Harrisburg passed away Monday July 10, 2023 at UPMC-Harrisburg.

Born in Shenandoah April 26, 1949, he was a son of the late Anne Marie (Yancius) and Anthony E. Banaszewski.

A graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School, Paul voluntarily enlisted and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Jul 1, 2023

Kenneth M. "Kenny" Watkins , 85 of Pottsville and formerly of Frackville, passed away on Monday July 1st at Golden Living Center York Terrace, Pottsville PA Born in Shamokin, February 19, 1928, He was a son of the late Emil and Verda Watkins He was a 1945 graduate of Frackville High School. Kenneth served in the US Army during...

Jun 27, 2023

Janet Marie Blackwell, 96, went home to be with her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 27.  She was a resident of Cedar View Apartments and currently living at Cedarbrook Nursing Home for Rehab.

Born in Port Carbon, January 4, 1919, She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Clara (Wolf) Wesner.

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Jun 14, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Rounds, 66, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 LVHN-Schuylkil East.

Born in Ashland, June 1, 1957, He was a son of the late Bernard and Florence (Shidisky) Rounds

He was a 1975 graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School.

Larry was a bakery manager for Anthony's, TJ Barts and finally...

Jun 11, 2023

Anna Williams, 93, formally of Frackville, passed away Wednesday, June 11 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.  Born in  Frackville, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Evans) Irvin and Mary (Gutekunst) Irvin.

She was a 1938 graduate of Frackville High School.   She worked at Bendix Aviation Corp. in Philadelphia for the war effort...

Jun 9, 2023

Lisa M. Kelly, 54, of Pottsville, passed away Friday June 9, 2023, LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Allentown, October 31, 1968, She was a daughter of the late Diane (Bass) Eroh and .Edward Eroh and his wife Rosemary of Danielsville

A graduate of Tamaqua High School, she worked as a bartender at several area...

Jun 4, 2023

Joyce Petrozino, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday ,June 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family in St. Clair.

Born in Port Carbon, June 18, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Bazar) Everdale.

She was a 1955 graduate of Port Carbon High School. She went on to work  as...

Jun 3, 2023

Edward G. Kerlavage, 69, formerly of Frackville, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home in Allentown.

Born Sept. 16, 1953, in Frackville, he was a son of the late Edward Sr. and Ruth (Withers) Kerlavage.

Edward graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School, where he was a standout wrestler and football player for the...

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Alice Brennan, 90, formerly a St. Clair and Pine Grove resident, died Friday June 2, 2023.

Born in Pottsville, June 3, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Lynch) Whalen.

She worked as a Bell Telephone operator, then proudly as a secretary for the St. Clair Area School District.  Later...

Jun 1, 2023

William J. Woll, 69, St. Clair, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, June 1, 1954, He was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Ryan) Woll.

William worked as a Plant Operator for Reading Anthracite at the St. Nicholas Breaker.  He then retired after 17...

May 28, 2023

Mary K. Boran, 95, formerly of St. Clair, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday May 28, 2023, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, May 29, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Higgins) Hagan.

Mary worked many years in the local garment industry before retiring from Boyer Bakery, Orwigsburg....

May 10, 2023

Thomas David Hale, 61, of Friedensburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday May 10, 2023 surrounded by his family at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, February 6, 1962, He was a son of the late Thomas and Christine (Corby) Hale.

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and furthered his education...

May 8, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Kathryn Gorman (Sninsky), 86, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Orwigsburg, PA.  She was born on July 19, 1936 to the late John and Kathryn (Salak) Sninsky and grew up in St. Clair, PA.

Dee shared many wonderful memories with her family and her sisters Barbara and Elaine. Dee was a graduate of...

Apr 20, 2023

Antoinette Covely , 86, formerly of Port Carbon, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Born in Llewellyn, April 17, 1937, She was a daughter of the late Peter  and Mary (Klepchak) Dembitsky.

Antoinette loved gardening, playing bingo and shopping.

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

Apr 16, 2023

Helen Marion Mills, 87, of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the end of a long day surrounded by many family members.

She was born July 21, 1935, in Branchdale, to the late Kenneth and Helen (McGovern) Romberger.

Helen was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. At age 40, she...

Apr 15, 2023

Vincent R. Wade, 84, of St. Clair, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at LVHN-Schuylkill, Pottsville, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pottsville, August 6, 1938, he was a son of the late Harold and Anna (Post) Wade.

He was a 1957 graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School. ...

Apr 3, 2023

George Peter Dodds Sr., 92, of Pottsville, formerly of Saint Clair, was called to the arms of the Lord on Sunday morning, April 3rd.  Mr. Dodds was born, grew up, and spent the majority of his life in Saint Clair, retiring to Orwigsburg, and finally to Luther Ridge Assisted Living in 2013.  Mr. Dodds was the son of the...

Mar 29, 2023

Joel Cooper, 37, of St. Clair, died Wednesday March 29, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, January 15, 1986, He was a son of Richard Cooper of St. Clair and Alice (Cartwright) Reed and her husband Charles of  St. Clair.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area...

Mar 28, 2023

Anna T.  Meinhold, 94, of St. Clair, died Tuesday March 28, 2023, at her residence with her loving and devoted daughter, Helen at her side and several of her cats cuddled next to her.

Born in St. Clair, May 2, 1928, she was a daughter of the late John and Julia Kardasin Timko.

She was...

Mar 24, 2023

Melissa Donahue, 65, of Frackville, formerly of Brooklyn NY died Friday March 24, 2023.

Surviving are 2 sisters; Carolee Luberto and her husband Vincent of Westerville, Ohio; Georgia Dileo of East Stroudsburg; 2 nephews; David and Anthony Luberto and her dear friend Valerie Winslow.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday April...