All Obituaries

Patricia A. Mitchell, 86, of St. Clair passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.  She was born in Pottsville on July 30, 1939. Patricia was the daughter of the late Patrick W. Haffey and Anna (Sabados) Haffey.   She was of the Catholic Faith.  Patricia worked as a Nurse's Aide at the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by a brother, ...

Carl M. Deiter III, 40, of Pottsville passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home.  He was born in Pottsville on May 18, 1985.  Carl was the son of Carl "Chuck" Deiter, Jr., with whom he resided, and Michelle (Shoup) Umbenhouer, wife of Jay of Pottsville.   He was of the Lutheran Faith.  Carl was a 2004 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  He worked at Big Lots Distribution Center in Tremont.  Carl's hobby was outdoor burning ...

Jason M. Corby, 48, of Pottsville, formerly of Wadesville passed away at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, where he succumbed to his aggressive Multiple Myeloma on February 11, 2026.   He fought hard like the rock star that he was.  Jason was born in Pottsville on November 23, 1977.  He was the son of the late Paul T. Corby and Carol (Donit) Corby Williams.   He was of the Catholic Faith.  Jason was a 1996 Graduate of Pottsville Area ...

Pansy L. "Pumkin" Strickland, 79, of Greenwood Hill-Pottsville passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Allentown.  She was born in Schuylkill Haven on September 24, 1946.  Pansy was the daughter of the late Margaret (Rhine) Frye.  She is survived by her husband, James T. Strickland, to whom she was married for 56 years.  Pansy was a member of the former St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Port Carbon.  She was a member ...

Jean Hoffman (nee Elo), 88, of Frackville passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian Street, Pottsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Clair on July 21, 1937. Jean was the daughter of the late John Elo and Ann (Maricoskie) Elo. She was born and raised in St. Clair, a community she remained deeply connected to throughout her life. Jean was a longtime member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Muir, PA, where her faith was ...

Mary E. Frantz, 91, of St. Clair passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.  She was born in Heckscherville, PA on April 14, 1934.  Mary was the daughter of the  late James Kilcullen and Helen (Bergen) Kilcullen.   She was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair and was currently a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.  Mary was a 1952  Graduate of Pottsville ...

Lydia Lockhart, 93, of Poland, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in Middletown, Ohio.  She was born in St. Clair on March 20, 1932.   Lydia was the daughter of the late John Bednarik and Ann (Marcenik) Bednarik.   Lydia was of the Protestant Faith.  She worked as a supervisor at Ohio Bell in Youngstown, Ohio, from where she retired. In addition to her parents, Lydia is preceded in death by her husband, James ...

Earl F. Yeager, 71, of Pine Grove passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home.  He was born in Pottsville on July 20, 1954.  Earl was the son of the late Lewis Yeager and  Doris (Wallace) Yeager.   He is survived by his wife, Donna (Youst) Yeager, to whom he was married for 50 years.   Earl was of the Protestant Faith.  He worked as a truck driver for multiple trucking companies.  Earl retired from the former Pottsville Bleach and Dye ...

Walter J. Tutko, Jr., 83, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away December 5, 2025 at Orwigsburg Center. He was born on September 8, 1942 in Shenandoah, PA.   Walter was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Balaschak) Tutko and is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Tutko.  A Private Graveside Service at the convenience of the family will be held at a later date in St. Casimir's RC Cemetery, Shenandoah.   James H. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., St. Clair is ...

Anthony "Tony" J. Youst, 91, of Pottsville passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Gardens at York Terrace in Pottsville. He was born on April 23, 1934 in Pottsville.  Tony was the  daughter of the late Fred Youst and Rose (Yursh) Youst.  He was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  Tony was a 1952 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School.   He was employed by the former Alcoa and later retired at the Lebanon ...