All Obituaries

Randy M. Duncan, 59, of Seltzer, passed away Thursday, September 9th, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. Randy was born in Pottsville, on June 24, 1962, a son of the late Shirley (Felker) and Jerry Duncan. He was the husband of Jean Marie (Shappell) Duncan. He Truck Inspector at Iron Tiger Logistics In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Duncan. Randy is survived by two daughters, Allison Duncan and Hannah Duncan Randy is also survived by a sister, Cindy Duncan,...

Richard D. Rumberger, Sr., 52, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, September 8th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Richard was born in Pottsville, on September 22, 1968, a son of Margaret (Kostishak) Rumberger and the late Robert Rumberger Sr.  He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School Class of 1987. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was employed as a Machine Operator in the plastics industry at Tredegar for 20 years. In addition to his father,...

Elizabeth T. Andrusisian, 92, formerly of Minersville, passed away Tuesday, August 31st, at Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville. Elizabeth was born in Minersville, on May 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Romilda (D'Allago) and Emilio Rizzi. She was the widow of Stephen Andrusisian who died, February 20, 2005. She was a member of St. Michael The Archangel Church of the Holy Family Parish, Minersville and of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Minersville, where she was...

John W. Land, 81, of Minersville, passed away Saturday, August 28th, at Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg. John was born in Pottsville, on December 7, 1939, a son of the late Stella Anna (Bartnisky) and John James Land. He was a member of former St. Barbara Church of Minersville. He was formerly employed as a Business Manager for J & J construction, John was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was a happy-go-lucky guy who lived each day to the fullest. Always smiling,...

Jeanette M. Lohin, 83, of Minersville, died Saturday, August 21st, at home, with her family by her side. Jeanette was born in Pottsville on September 26, 1937, a daughter of the late Anne (Metrick) and Edward Giemza. She was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1955, and earned a Registered Nurse Diploma from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1958.  She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville. In addition to her parents, she was...

John Kostura, Jr., 85, of Minersville, passed away Wednesday, August 11th, at his home. John was born in Duncott, Pa. on February 15, 1936, a son of the late Veronica “Verna” (Lohin) and John Kostura, Sr. He was the husband of Sylvia Marie (Setlock) Kostura to whom he married on September 17, 1960. He was a graduate Minersville High School Class of 1953 He served in the U.S. Air Force throughout the world. He was employed as an Accountant. John was a skilled saxophonist playing...

John M Miller, Sr., 55, of Buck Run, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 4th, in South Windsor, Connecticut. John was born in Pottsville, Pa. on December 22, 1965, a son of the late Vera (Monti) and Edward Miller, Sr. He was the husband of Colleen Marie (Schweikert) Miller. He was employed as a Sprinkler Fitter for S & S Shambaugh & Sons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Julie Cooper and a brother, Edward Miller Jr. John enjoyed fishing, camping...

Paul J. Greis Sr.89, of Minersville. Minersville lost a beloved member of our community on July 17, 2021, when lifelong resident Paul Joseph Greis passed away in Well Span Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, alongside his son Paul. Paul was born October 30, 1931 to Daniel and Katherine Shields Greis of Kaska. He was the third of five children; Daniel, George, John and Joseph. Paul graduated from Blythe Township in 1950. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Paul was employed for 50...

Richard John Karlaza, 60, of Mount Carmel Township, and Buck Run, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Born in Ashland on September 30, 1960, he was the son of the late John Karlaza, Jr. and the late Arlene Julia (Horan) Tobias. Rich attended Minersville Area High School before enlisting in the US Marine Corps. He worked in maintenance at the Fort Indiantown Gap and then as an operator at Tredegar, Marlin. Rich was a mild-mannered man with a quick smile and joke to lighten your...

Stanley R. Siminitus Jr., 64, of Primrose, died Thursday, July 1, at his residence. Stanley was born Feb. 24, 1957, in Pottsville, a son of the late Anna P. (Polny) and Stanley R. Siminitus Sr. He was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Minersville, and St. Matthew the Evangelist of the Holy Family Parish, Minersville. He was a graduate of Minersville Area High School, Class of 1975. He was a lifetime member of South Cass Fire Company. Stanley is survived by a sister,...