Jane was a lifetime member of the Schuylkill County Education Association, the Pennsylvania Education Association, and the National Education Association. Bruce was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on October 24, Janet Kay Wolfgang, 67, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, February 17th, at her residence. 2023 11:27AM by Sam Matta tnsports@tnonline.com The chase is officially on. Trudy A. Klotz, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, February 25th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Preserve the moment with a photo reprint. She was the widow of Louis (Lou) J. Piccione and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ Orwigsburg. Read moreSlumping natural gas prices may hold relief for UGI customers , TAMAQUA Parking continues to be a problem for some in the borough. ----------------------------------------------------Donald C. Dress, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 21st, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Melina Capitanio, age 100, of Mahanoy City, died Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill in Pottsville. (Kantner) and Lester S. Killian. Due to ongoing health issues, she retired from Penn State Schuylkill Campus where she was the staff assistant in the SET Department. Her parents and 3 siblings, Carl, Paul and Patricia, have predeceased her, as well as one grandchild, Erica Jade McCullough, her ex-husband, Thomas Stewart and son-in-law Ric Roseanne Solt, 81, passed away peacefully at home February 23, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia and congestive heart failure. The U.S. , Lehigh Valley Health Network - Coordinated Health, Official Sports Medicine Sponsors of the Athlete of the Week , The sophomore forward scored a game-high 20 points and had nine rebounds in the Hurricanes 75-71 District 11 Class AA quarterfinal playoff wi , POTTSVILLE Two big scoring runs proved to be the difference for Mahanoy Area. Richard was born in Yellow House, PA on December 13, 1926, a son of the late Edith (Sailer) and Paul Fretz. March 2, 2023 at 5:37 a.m. Jill M. Slish, 62 - Volunteer, Willing to Help Others . Fetterman 'on path to recovery,' will be out for more weeks. Born in Beckville, north of Cressona, Kerry W. Richards, 74, of Tower City, entered eternal life on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with Regina M. Herman, 90, of North Ninth Street, Ashland, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill, East Norwegian Street, Donna F. Davis, 68, of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday at home. Born on March 8, 1938, in Minersville, she was Cyril Rushanan, 75, previous owner of the Saint Clair and Pine Grove Laundromats, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown on Wednesday evening Dorothy Elda Dot Dower, 87, of Buck Run, Foster Township, passed away on Tuesday at Geisinger-St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born April 16, 1979 in Pottsville, Melvin Butch Weist, 62, of Seltzer, Norwegian Township, passed away on Monday at Geisinger Medical Center. Read moreShenandoah to restart recycling program , HARRISBURG Pennsylvania House Democrats put their freshly minted majority status to work Tuesday in shutting down Republican efforts to make Read morePennsylvania House aiming for vote on child-abuse lawsuit window , MAEA schedules officer installation Read moreRegional Update, Feb. 21, 2023 , Oil heat association aids Salvation Army Read moreRegional Update, March 1, 2023 , Riley McHugh could have chill-axed last summer after he completed his first year at Temple/St. Dawn Cosette Dippel, 94, of Deer Lake, formerly of Minersville, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at home. Born on February 16, 1959 Robert C. Heberling, 60, of Wertz Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East. She made the best waffles ever according to those who were lucky enough to have been served them. He was born February 14, 1947 in Pottsville a son of Mary E. Bowman, age 98, of Valley View, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Providence Place, Pottsville. While at Moravian College she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi Sorority. She taught secondary art and the elementary gifted program during her 33 years teaching in the Tamaqua School District. Born on February 23, 1935, Fern C. Staller, 95, formerly of Summit Station area passed away Sunday, January 29th, at Providence Place Retirement Community Pottsville. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Read morePlaygrounds to be improved in Norwegian Twp. Read moreSchuylkill County again advertising for human resources director , POTTSVILLE A new walk-in facility for mental health care assistance is now available to the public. Born in Frackville she was the daughter of Peter William Gutsie, 82, eldest son of Peter and Petrie (Truskowsky) Gutsie was born on April 29th, 1939 and passed away on October 13th, Mark S. Noecker, 64, of Cressona, passed away Saturday, October 16th, at Orwigsburg Center. She was born on Thursday, September Vera I. Kimmel, age 100, of Valley View, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Emma was born on May 5th, 1938 to John Franklin L. Lane, 83, Lititz, PA, formerly of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Luther Acres, Lititz. Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 13th, 2023 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. Betty Ann is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert J. Strawhorn, her son and daughter-in-law, David J. Strawhorn and Laura N. Trivelli, her daughters, Elizabeth A. Cochrane, Maria R. Strawhorn and Jennifer R. DeMiro. Memorials in her name may be made to Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church, 44 West White Street, Summit Hill, PA 18250 or the Tamaqua Blue Raider Foundation Jane Gerhard Art Scholarship, 109 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Karen was born in Pottsville, on January 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Catherine (Negri) and Leroy Gensel Jones. She was the widow of Charles W. Bowers who died December 24, 1993. Lee was born Richard C. Gaffney, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday February 10th, at Orwigsburg Center. BOYS' BB: Miners top Haven to earn state playoff berth, BOYS BB: Blue Mountain tops Pottsville in 4A consolation, UPDATE: Wilburton man victim of fatal Butler Twp. He was born October 7, 1943 in Pittsburgh, a Richard E. Dimmer of Pottsville entered into eternal rest at his residence, Tuesday morning October 12, 2021. crash under investigation, Director urges public to attend property reassessment meetings, Students from Schuylkill County ensembles to perform at Capitol, Book sheds light on Dr. Robert Spencer, Angel of Ashland, $189,441 grant will enable Schuylkill County to hire full-time detective for gun crimes. Lindsey . Read moreCrisis walk-in center holds grand opening in Pottsville , Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately give more patients access to a cap on costs they pay to fill Read moreEli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap , Never mind Punxsutawney Phils prediction of six more weeks of winter spring springs today, some say, amid the remnants of Tuesdays overnig Read moreSpring's sprung for some, but winter in Schuylkill County ain't over till it's over , Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton is the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Read moreSchuylkill County again advertising for human resources director , Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Read moreStay course on cleanup of Chesapeake, Like millions of other Pennsylvanians, Gov. Dawn Cosette Dippel, 94, of Deer Lake, formerly of Minersville, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at home. Richard had a B.S. Read moreTamaqua to celebrate train station postage stamp with event in March , POTTSVILLE Five drag performers provided a night of raucous entertainment Saturday night during their staging of Draglesque at the Majesti Read morePerformers show off moves in Draglesque show in Pottsville , PennDOT announced that crews will be working on a road project this week on Route 61 in Schuylkill County. Buy Now. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. , Tamaqua will celebrate the selection of the borough train station for one of five Railroad Stations Forever Stamps with an event in March. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. A recommendation by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to allow off-the-shelf purchases of naloxone would save many lives, one Schuylkill County police officer believes. They were married on June 27th, 2008. She was the wife of Lester Starr with whom God wrapped his loving arms around a beloved mother, wife, Grandmother (MiMi), and Great-grandmother. He Stephen D. Schaeffer, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, February 16th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. Read moreHold owners of gas wells accountable, Over-the-counter access to naloxone supported, Fatal Butler Twp. She also devoted much of her time to the Nutley Volunteer Emergency Squad, creating a special presence in the community. Preserve the moment with a photo reprint. She was born Stanley J. Pogash, 97, Ashland, passed away Tuesday morning, October 12, 2021 at Broad Mountain Manor, Frackville. Read more'Nobody expected that the war would go on for so long': McAdoo church holds Day of Prayer for Ukraine , ORWIGSBURG A Slatington man charged with raping a young girl in two communities will have to answer to charges against him in Schuylkill Cou Read moreChild rape charges against Slatington man held for county court , Three school districts in Schuylkill County received what appeared to be unsubstantiated threats Friday morning. To get a sense of just how big the American defense budget is, consider that this years budget increase, $80 billion, is larger than the enti Read moreCombat wasteful defense spending, The acrid black cloud that towered over East Palestine, Ohio, following the Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train was so big t Read moreFull speed ahead on haz mat transport bill, Because the coal industry exploited child labor, Northeast Pennsylvania was a focus of a long but ultimately successful struggle to end it. She was born January 29, 1942 in Mahanoy City. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Roberta "Bobbi" Bohrman Hazleton, PA (18201) Today. Read moreNorth Schuylkill passes torch to kick off Spartan Games , Never mind Punxsutawney Phils prediction of six more weeks of winter spring springs today, some say, amid the remnants of Tuesdays overnig Read moreSpring's sprung for some, but winter in Schuylkill County ain't over till it's over , POTTSVILLE A Pottsville man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court to stabbing another man to death in the middle of Route 61 in Read moreWhitted pleads guilty to third-degree murder in connection with 2021 road rage killing , POTTSVILLE Schuylkill County is advertising for a new human resources director, who would be the fifth person in the position since 2020. Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. SCHUYLKILL HAVEN A firefighter has been hurt from falling through the floor of a building while battling a huge blaze in eastern Pennsylvania. Lukes medical student helps hometown Tamaqua during summer break , Schuylkill County's four state House representatives, all Republicans, said they hope to vote on House rules when legislators reconvene Tuesday. Agnes was born in Robert Lee Atkinson, 66, of Leesburg, VA, formerly of Minersville, passed away Tuesday, October 5th, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Read moreUnion Cemetery a gateway to Schuylkill Haven's past . He Richard S. Fretz, 96, formerly of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, February 19th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Stamps featuring Tamaqua's train station can be preordered, U.S. He was the husband of Amanda (Kiefer) Moore. A Graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960 Clayton was born in PA on August 28, 1940, a son 2023 Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home. Born on January 31, 1945, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald James and Hilda Grace (Ruths) Gerhard. Karen graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1959. SCHUYLKILL HAVEN Walking through Union Cemetery with Dan Reed is like taking a stroll through the borough's history. Born in Pottsville on November 27, 1965, she was the daughter of Thomas Fritz, of Pine Grove and the late Barbara (Holdeman) Fritz. The Colonial League and Schuylkill League could be joining forces for a new football league in 2020 that would put Saucon Valley and Lehighton (seen in a District 11 4A quarterfinal last month) in . Europe pushing for lunar time zone, St. Louis Zoo bear has second brief escape from enclosure, Cold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake, Dogs in costumes take over at Rio Carnival street party, Monterey's missing 'Dennis the Menace' statue found in lake, Blue Mountains 57-54 win over North Schuylkill, Put citizens' interests first, big companies' second, Time to fix broking school funding system in Pennsylvania, Invest in dental workforce to attract, retain dentists in state, Crisis walk-in center holds grand opening in Pottsville, Criminal contempt charges withdrawn against Pottsville homicide defendant, UGI customers to see drop in natural gas rates, With court win, Pennsylvania schools want plan, down payment, Butler Twp. Who Where Receive obituaries Donald C. Dress February 21, 2023 (82 years old) View obituary Stephen D. Schaeffer February 16, 2023 (67 years old) Brown, 62, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Geisinger St. Lukes in Orwigsburg. Bill was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School, Class of 1951. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! Read moreHS SWIMMING: Blue Mountain dominates Day 1 of District 11 Class AA Championships , ALLENTOWN Noah Bevan made his final flip turn and kicked it into overdrive. He was born July 8, 1954 in Pottsville. , A real life event in the mountains of theChattahoochee-Oconee National Forestin 1985 inspired the film Cocaine Bear. , What started Monday as an annual social media post noting Rock 107's birthday wound up being a bit of a sad announcement for loyal fans of the , Last week, I told you about my friend, Sally, and her dog, Pancake, who stares, barks, screams and pulls towards other dogs while on walks. From California to NY, storms ravage US. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family. , My posting this week pertains to the large numbers of waterways in Schuylkill County that are impacted by Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD). Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. He was employed Kenneth Reiff, 99, of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg, died Wednesday, February 8th. also a friend and caretaker Helen NoeckerServices and interment private at the convenience of the family. She was the widow of Robert T. Dippel Sr. who died October 7, 2000, whom she was married to for 53 years. She was the wife of the late Leocadio Michael E. Siluk, Sr. 70 of Middleport passed away Tuesday while at the St. Lukes Hospital Carbon Campus. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox . Read moreFatal Butler Twp. After graduation from Pine Grove High School, Trudy was . Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Schuylkill Haven obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. High 46F. All Rights Reserved. She was born September 19, 1953 in Pottsville, a daughter of Geraldine Keefer Eric R. Myers, 50 of Pottsville died Thursday, Oct 14 at home. A recommendation by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to allow off-the-shelf purchases of naloxone would save many lives, one Schuylkill County police officer believes. Dwight was born in Phoenixville, on May 11, 1962, a son of the late Elaine (Bond) and John K. Moore. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in WW II as a tailgunner on a B-24 Liberator Bomber. Born in Hegins, August 8, 1943, a son Bernard P. Kristoff, 87, formerly of Tuscarora passed away Wednesday at St. Lukes Hospital in Quakertown. Dawn was born in Mechanicsville, PA on November 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Trudy A. Klotz, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, February 25th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. South Schuylkill News Events Around the Area, March 2, 2023 . , The man credited with inventing the cellphone 50 years ago is optimistic that future advances in mobile technology can transform human lives. Here are the facts: Americans are legally required to pay federal taxes. Jay was born in Pottsville, on Evelyn Marie Jones, 82, of New Ringgold, passed away Saturday, January 21st, at her residence, with her family by her side. Stephen was born in Pottsville, PA on June 22, 1955, a son of the late Helen (Barnes) and IrvinSchaeffer. Theres an interactive map for that, No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase, Angry Ohio residents confront railroad over health fears, From the Archives - Yoda's Root Leaf Stew, Educator, Steamtown Marathon founder Bill King settles in as Scranton City Council President, Some pet behaviors require a professional, Discover Schuylkill County's hidden gems: Three state parks boasting natural beauty and flood control benefits, "Cocaine Bear" - the story behind the film, Pandemic and inflation may be the end of the legendary Rock 107 Birthday Bash, Pottsville Club immortalized in fact and fiction, Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals to receive $2.1M for pilot program. Born in Bucks Patch, May 11, On Saturday, October 9th, 2021, Emma Lonsdale passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Read moreMan arraigned, charged with Pottsville homicide , PORT CARBON For motorists traveling north toward Saint Clair on the Port Carbon Saint Clair Highway, theres something new on the horizon: a Read morePeople watch worker install gear atop new cell tower in Port Carbon , SHENANDOAH The borough will conduct a recycling program for the first time in three years. She was the wife of James R. Wolfgang. Trudy was the wife of Norwood (Woody) Klotz. Bobbi was born on Garfield Avenue in Schuylkill Haven. Joan was born in Roseanne Solt, 81, passed away peacefully at home February 23, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia and congestive heart failure. Ruth Ann Christopher officiating. Born in Philadelphia, October 27, 1969 , He Richard L. Smith, 73, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Palo Alto, went home to be with the Lord after a long fought battle with Wegeners Dwight J. Moore, 60, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, January 20th, suddenly with his wife Amanda at his side.