Gloria Dutcavich
Jul 24, 2026
Gloria M. Dutcavich, 94, of Minersville passed away at home on Friday, July 24, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born on May 4, 1932, Gloria was the daughter of the late David Montelio, a native of Spain, and Mary Ann Supsinskas Montelio Andrusko, formerly of Mount Carmel. Her father passed away from Scarlet Fever in January 1932, 4 months prior to...
Joan Wiyda
Jul 23, 2026
Joan B. Wiyda, 97, of Llewellyn passed away Thursday July 23, 2026 at the Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville March 16, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Konstantas and Monica (Kurznosky) Balcavage.
She retired as a machine operator from Allied Chemical.
Joan was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville and the former St. Francis RCC. She...
Nancy Marie Lapinsky
Jul 23, 2026
Nancy Marie Lapinsky, 72, of Forestville, passed away peacefully Thursday July 23, 2026 at her home.
Born in Pottsville November 23, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Berasley) Lapinsky.
A 1971 graduate of Minersville High School, she went on to receive a Bachelor’s Begree in Music Education from Pennsylvania State University.
She worked as a music teacher for...
Charles Strausser
Jul 22, 2026
Charles L. Strausser, 71, of Minersville, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2026 at his home.
Born in Pottsville, March 14, 1955, he was a son of the late Mark and Nancy (Wonder) Strausser.
He was a graduate of Minersville Area High School and went on to work as a Forklift Operator for Tyco, Lickdale. Charles enjoyed Fishing, Camping and especially spending time...
Mary Rowcotsky
Jul 9, 2026
Mary Rowcotsky, 86, of Seltzer passed away peacefully on her birthday Thursday July 9, 2026 at Providence Place, Pottsville.
Born in Kaska July 9, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Charles Smerlick Sr. and Anna (Trubillla) Smerlick.
She was a graduate of Blythe Township High School. She went on to work in the garment industry before starting a family, and...
Theresa Walsh
Jul 8, 2026
Theresa B. Walsh, 74, of MarLin, formerly of Forestville, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Theresa was the matriarch of her family, and her family was truly her greatest pride and joy. She instilled the values of honesty, integrity, a strong work ethic, and the importance...
Louise Machita
Jul 7, 2026
Louise "Weezie" Machita, of Phoenix Park, Cass Township, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 57.
Born in Pottsville, November 5, 1968, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Machita Sr. and Nancy (Nolan) Machita.
She was a 1987 graduate of Minersville Area High School. She worked as a Warehouse Associate for Lowe’s Distribution, Highridge.
She was a...
Gerald Carroll
Jul 2, 2026
Gerald D. Carroll, 57, of Pottsville, formerly of Minersville, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026 at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill.
Born in Hyattsville MD, he was the son of the late Gerald B. and Mary (Wathen) Carroll.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Michael Carroll.
A loving Uncle, he is survived by his nieces Nikole Carroll...
Joseph G. "The Barber" Strenkoski
Jun 30, 2026
Joseph G. “The Barber” Strenkoski, 81, of Brier City, passed away peacefully June 30, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.Born In Llewellyn, October 28, 1944, he was son of the late Leo and Mary (Connelly) Strenkoski.
He attended Cass Township Schools before graduating from Minersville High School.
Joseph was the proprietor of Strenkoski’s Barber Shop, Minersville, where he worked with his daughter...
Laure Bound
Jun 16, 2026
Laure Bound, 68, of Cass Twp. Passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on April 16, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Joan (Ryan) Glunz.
A 1976 graduate of Nativity High School. She then went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Masters in Reading at Bloomsburg...