Tamaqua to celebrate train station postage stamp with event in March, Performers show off moves in Draglesque show in Pottsville, Roadwork planned this week on Route 61 between Saint Clair and Ashland, Skaters compete in Schuylkill County Scream Queens roller derby mixer in Pottsville, Prayer v. war on first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine, Pottsville Club immortalized in fact and fiction, Fugitive sought: Man wanted for violating probation, Spring into March with outdoor activities. 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. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Born on October 31, 1935 in the Daniel J. Nagle, 95, formerly of Tremont, passed on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Providence Place, Pottsville. She is also predeceased by her sister Maureen Cullari and brother-in-law, Carmen Cullari. Read morePolice: One dead in Route 61 crash , SHENANDOAH A fire that damaged an unoccupied structure Thursday morning has been ruled arson. She taught secondary art and the elementary gifted program during her 33 years teaching in the Tamaqua School District. George was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Bernice Bohard, 89, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. John R. Plesnarski, 86, of Jonestown, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 22nd, at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Shenandoah on December 20, 1952, a daughter of Thomas F. Burns, Jr., 74, of Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday morning 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. Upon graduation he Bruce D. Long, 80, of formerly of Schuylkill Haven passed away Saturday, February 18th, at Orwigsburg Center after a long illness. You can click this link to create an obituary. Janet was born in Pottsville, PA on July 23, 1955, a daughter of the late Catherine Kathryn Bowers, 83, of North Manheim Twp, passed away Thursday, February 16th, at her residence. She was born Arthur J. Miller, Sr., 86, Pottsville, was called home to the Lord Sunday October 17th. Clayton is survived by his companion Bonnie Stripe, three sons Kevin Schrader, companion Bonnie Whah, of Auburn; Gerald Schrader, Clayton G. (Butch) Minnich, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 12th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County. Search Schuylkill Haven obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. But the Northwestern sophomore couldnt ignore what was happening in the l Northwesterns Buck Miller advanced to the semifinals Friday night at the Southeast Regional wrestling tournament. She ascended to the chambers top p Read moreRozzi out, McClinton voted Pa. speaker; first Black woman to win post , FOUNTAIN SPRINGS The recent meeting of the Butler Twp. 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. Bruce was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on October 24, 1942, a son of the late Ethel (Bittler) and Calvin J. Call 10 - 11 AM, Monday, at the funeral home. Born in Pottsville, and a After almost 10 years apart Florence Shay is reunited with her loving husband William T Shay. BOYS' BB: Schuylkill Haven vs. Minersville box. Kenneth Reiff, 99, of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg, died Wednesday, February 8th. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Joan Wagner Koehler, 91, of Orwigsburg passed away peacefully at Providence Place Retirement Community in Pottsville, PA on February 23, 2023 with her family by her side. also a friend and caretaker Helen NoeckerServices and interment private at the convenience of the family. Lee is preceded in death by her father, Leo Harrison Lee Miller , 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday February 18th at Geisinger St. Luke's-Orwigsburg. March 2, 2023 at 5:13 a.m. Cody Kramer and Noah Grabowski earned their Eagle Scout rank on Sept. 29. Donald was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on December 17, 1940, a son of the late Sallie (Greenwalt) and ClarenceDress. Due to ongoing health issues, she retired from Penn State Schuylkill Campus where she was the staff assistant in the SET Department. 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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. Read moreFire in Shenandoah ruled arson , DEER LAKE Just the mention of the word warehouse sends a shock wave through communities in an era of unprecedented growth in distribution Read moreLarge crowd attends meeting on warehouse zoning in West Brunswick Twp. She was the wife of James R. Wolfgang. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on July 2, Mary Granny Heim Hyde, 92, longtime former resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by family. Jimmy was born in Pottsville, on August 15, 1946, Emil Keitsock, 81, of Branchdale, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown. Read moreDemocrat from Mahanoy City recounts meetings with Jimmy Carter , PORT CARBON With the pronouncement be proud to carry the cross of Christ on your foreheads, the Rev. She taught Home Economics at Quarryville, and Palmerton, before moving to a farm along the Second Mountain near Orwigsburg after marrying her high school sweetheart, Joyce Pauline (Shuey) Mengle, 93, went to heaven on Sunday, February 26, 2023. 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. Bruce graduated from Blue Mountain High School Class of 1961. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on . Born in Bucks Patch, May 11, On Saturday, October 9th, 2021, Emma Lonsdale passed away peacefully at the age of 83. A Joyce Pauline (Shuey) Mengle, 93, went to heaven on Sunday, February 26, 2023. March 2, 2023 at 5:47 a.m. Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry in need of . Betty Ann had many talents enjoying a diverse career at ITTs World Headquarters in Nutley, NJ, and as an Executive Administration Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs at Bloomfield College, a school which is now part of Montclair State University. He was the widower of Constance Marie (Bixler) Long who died February 28, 2021, preceded in death by a brother Richard Long and a sister Jean Huntzinger Born April 16, 1979 in Pottsville, Melvin Butch Weist, 62, of Seltzer, Norwegian Township, passed away on Monday at Geisinger Medical Center. Kenneth was born in Souderton, PA on May 27, 1923, a son of the late Clarissa R. (Reed) and Clarence D. Reiff. Janet is survived by a daughter, Julie Kay Janet Kay Wolfgang, 67, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, February 17th, at her residence. Friday morning. Hazleton, PA (18201) Today. She was born January 29, 1942 in Mahanoy City. ----------------------------------------------------. She was the wife of the late John Leonard J. Rhoads, Jr., 74, of Minersville, passed away Saturday, January 21st, at his home. Schuylkill Haven 48, Lourdes Regional 36 Donald was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on December 17, Richard S. Fretz, 96, formerly of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, February 19th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. FOSTER TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Police are searching for a man they say fled from a traffic stop and is wanted on multiple arrest warrants. Born on July 27, 1933 in Sandra L. Herring, 73, of Natale Court, Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at home. 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. degree from Queens College, New Richard C. Gaffney, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday February 10th, at Orwigsburg Center. Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Lehigh Valley Brandon A. Daubert, 16, of Sweet Arrow Lake Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 8th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel Street, in Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Ruth Tucci, of Schuylkill Haven, talks about picnicking in the cemetery as a child in Union Cemetery in Schuylkill Haven on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Bobbi was the sixth of seven children of Esther Annie (Siebert) and William Robert Reber. Born August 19, 1935 Died January 23, 2023 He was the beloved husband of Beverley Barton Knoebel and they Lillie Anne Starr, 83, of Mary D, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at home. Jane was truly a unique individual. He worked as a clerk, then as a co-manager for A & P Market in Pottsville . She earned her Bachelors Degree in Home Economics from Juanita Collage in 1963 and earned Karen J. Piccione, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, February 2nd, peacefully, at her residence. And they practiced against it. crash. Born in Pottsville on November 27, 1965, she was the daughter of Thomas Fritz, of Pine Grove and the late Barbara (Holdeman) Fritz. Tucker Dolbin, age 83, of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023. She and Robert also shared a passion for animals, more specifically, the German Shepherd, providing a loving home for roughly 8 dogs over the years. Success! You can unsubscribe at any time. He was an active member of St Ambrose Church, Schuylkill Haven. The Republican-Herald reports the firefighter was Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Janet was born in Pottsville, PA on July 23, 1955, a daughter of the late Catherine Krull and Charles K. Hill. crash under investigation, Director urges public to attend property reassessment meetings, Book sheds light on Dr. Robert Spencer, Angel of Ashland, UPDATE: Wilburton man victim of fatal Butler Twp. Born in Hegins, August 8, 1943, a son Bernard P. Kristoff, 87, formerly of Tuscarora passed away Wednesday at St. Lukes Hospital in Quakertown. He joined his very much missed loving wife Jay D. Lohman , Sr., 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, January 22nd, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. (Kantner) and Lester S. Killian. She was born on Debra L. Artz, age 65, of Hegins, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the home of her son in Hegins. He was the widower of Doris E. (Albright) Reiff. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Low 32F. Carbon Career & Technical Institute cosmetology instructor Tammy Marshall addressed the CCTI Joint Operating Committee t Trooper Craig Karpinski from the Fern Ridge State Police barracks was the guest reader at West Pocono Community Library Those of you who have ever gone to the Jersey Shore no doubt at one time or another played one of those skill games where you had to pop a A trio of Lehighton area men, employees of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, saved the lives of two Allentown boys yesterday when they plunged int Railroad CEO to testify in Congress about Ohio derailment, Student debt fight a prelude to political battle, COVID-19 conspiracies soar after latest report, White House: No more TikTok on govt devices, Supreme Court weighs student loan plan worth billions, Fetterman on path to recovery, will be out for more weeks, US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID, Tigers Miller reaches Regional semifinal, PennDOT submits application for I-80 bridge project, Cosmetology students keeping busy at CCTI, State trooper, Seuss book hits at library, Northern Lehigh-Panther Valley Girls Basketball, Northwestern-Saucon Valley Girls Basketball, N.J. cracks down on rigged games at the shore, Reserve death penalty for those who are pure evil, Opinion: Shapiros ticket-taking is anything but super, Letter to the Editor: Public dollars should be spent on public education, More details revealed in items seized from Monroe Co. murder suspects home, Lansford man charged with hiding explosive in luggage at LVIA, FBI catches wanted person in Lansford raid, Three people killed in 5-vehicle Monroe County crash, Palmerton considers plans to curb vandalism. Read moreStay course on cleanup of Chesapeake, Like millions of other Pennsylvanians, Gov. Funeral Home website by. He Richard S. Fretz, 96, formerly of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, February 19th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. , My posting this week pertains to the large numbers of waterways in Schuylkill County that are impacted by Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD). Richard was born in Yellow House, PA on December 13, 1926, a son of the late Edith (Sailer) and Paul Fretz. She also devoted much of her time to the Nutley Volunteer Emergency Squad, creating a special presence in the community. Lee was born Richard C. Gaffney, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday February 10th, at Orwigsburg Center. Trudy A. Klotz, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, February 25th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born October 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Hracho) Shuey and Clarence Shuey, Lee Miller , 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday February 18th at Geisinger St. Luke's-Orwigsburg. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has announced the reopening this week of Eckley Miners Village in Luzerne County and the Read moreEckley Miners' Village reopens for season , State and federal investigators seized three knives and a handgun, along with black masks and dark clothing, during their search of accused ki Read morePolice found gun, knives in accused killer Bryan Kohberger's car and home, documents show , POTTSVILLE Schuylkill County is advertising for a new human resources director, who would be the fifth person in the position since 2020. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Union Cemetery a gateway to Schuylkill Haven's past, Eckley Miners' Village reopens for season, Police found gun, knives in accused killer Bryan Kohberger's car and home, documents show, Schuylkill County again advertising for human resources director, Crisis walk-in center holds grand opening in Pottsville, Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap, Spring's sprung for some, but winter in Schuylkill County ain't over till it's over, Rozzi out, McClinton voted Pa. speaker; first Black woman to win post, Butler Twp. 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. EPA orders 'pause' of derailment contaminated waste removal. Born in Ashland, PA, Agnes Jaglas, 99, of Pottsville, formerly of Hummelstown, Pa. passed away Tuesday, October 12th, at Genesis Eldercare Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. 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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 . Success! Betty Mrs. Betty Ann Strawhorn, 88, of Nutley, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. 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. Bobbi Loretta Ann Arruza, 86, formerly of Mary D, died on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Coaldale. Lukes School of Medicine, catching up on his Read moreTemple/St. Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 13th, 2023 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. Funeral Home website by. goes up by $20 , Lehigh Valley Health Network has been the subject of a cybersecurity attack, the health care provider announced Monday. Dawn Cosette Dippel, 94, of Deer Lake, formerly of Minersville, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at home. She was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg, she was active in her church with Sunday school and all types of fund raisers Read moreRoadwork planned this week on Route 61 between Saint Clair and Ashland , POTTSVILLE Roller derby players from across the region gathered Saturday for the fourth annual I Love You to Death mixer, hosted by the Sc Read moreSkaters compete in Schuylkill County Scream Queens roller derby mixer in Pottsville , Prayer is the antidote to war as the first anniversary of the devastation in Ukraine is observed this week in churches throughout the region. The township engineer is working WHITEHALL - Theyve seen it before. Alex Hughes scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Red Raiders (4-15, 2-8). A loyal friend with a great sense of humor, she was chosen to be part of the family by several folks. Bruce was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Schuylkill Haven, a son of the. Michael was born March 26, 1952 Larry L. Moyer, 72, of RD Pottsville, passed away Saturday, January 21st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St. Larry was born Richard Ray Byerly, age 76, of Hollow Road, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home. Trudy was the wife of Norwood (Woody) Klotz. Karen was born in Pottsville, on January 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Catherine (Negri) and Leroy Gensel Jones. ----- Olive J. Semerod, R.N., 92 of Pottsville, died . 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. He was born July 8, 1954 in Pottsville. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in the choir of Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church, Summit Hill, PA where she attended. Dwight was born in Phoenixville, on May 11, 1962, a son of the late Elaine 2023 Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Long. Preserve the moment with a photo reprint. , Tamaqua will celebrate the selection of the borough train station for one of five Railroad Stations Forever Stamps with an event in March. , Francis Fritz Steranko, 93, of Schoentown, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on January Thomas I. 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. Halcovage questioned Boots and County Administrator on the proposed price of the land the County might be selling. Bruce D. Long, 80, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, at Orwigsburg Center after a long illness. Born in Pottsville on November 27, 1965, she was the daughter of Thomas Fritz, Donald C. Dress, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 21st, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. She was born Jack L. Kukuk, 79, of Muir, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Born in Pottsville, on September 8, 1925, he was Albert Rocky Rockwell, 79, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away October 15, 2021, in Virginia. 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. She was born January 29, 1942 in Mahanoy City. 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 moreHold owners of gas wells accountable, Over-the-counter access to naloxone supported, Fatal Butler Twp. David attended Pottsville High School and the US Armed Forces Institute. Born in Pottsville on November 27, 1965, she was the daughter of Thomas Fritz, of Pine Grove and the late Barbara (Holdeman) Fritz. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 2023 11:27AM by Sam Matta tnsports@tnonline.com The chase is officially on.