All Obituaries

Leroy A. “Pee Wee” Long, 49, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, at his residence. He was born in Pottsville, on July 17, 1971, a son of Donna (Kellagher) and Leroy R. Long. He was employed as a Truck Driver for Black Rock Trucking He was a member of Cressona #1 Fire Co. , Schuylkill Haven Fire Dept., North Ward Social Club. Leroy is survived by his parents Leroy and his wife Debbie Long. His mother, Donna, wife of Bob Botek. He is also survived by three...

Jeanette M. Schultz, 76, of Minersville, passed away Monday, July 27th, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, . Jeanette was born in Belding , Michigan on October 6, 1943, a daughter of the late Helen Senkowski and Chester Brimmer. She was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Jeanette is survived by a son, Robert R., husband of Kelly Schultz and grand daughter McKenna Johnson. Jeanette is also survived by three brothers, Lester, Robert, and Walter Brimmer All services are...

Evelyn L. Wolfe, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hosptial Cedar Crest. Evelyn was born in Pottsville, Pa. on August 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Sophie (Smith) and Joseph Hoffman. She was the widow of Clarence F. Wolfe. She was a former member of the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed keeping to herself but had a special place in heart for animal’s. In addition to her parents & her husband Clarence, she was...

David G. “Kayo” Kroznuski, 66, of Minersville, passed away Friday, July 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. David was born in Pottsville, Pa. on November 18, 1953, a son of the late Alma (Baldessari) and Edward Kroznuski. He was the husband of Teri (Padelsky) Kroznuski. He was a member of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church , Minersville. He was a graduate of M.A.H.S. Class of 1971. He was an Inspector at Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad and a former...

Francis "Franny" Purcell, Jr., 69 of Minersville lost his battle with Covid-19 on July 2, 2020 with family by his side. Franny was born in Pottsville on August 14, 1950, the son of the late Francis and Estelle (Weiner) Purcell of Primrose. He was a 1968 graduate of Minersville Area High School. He was the President of the Minersville Fish and Game. He worked construction as a Back Hoe operator for 50 years. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his...

Mary Shimski, 89, formerly of Dowdentown ,passed away Friday, July 3rd, at Genesis Eldercare Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Mary was born in , Linden N.J. on June 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Barbara (Karpyshyn) and Dymtro Tokar. She was the widow of Stevan Shimski. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Minersville. She was formerly the Executive Secretary for the Secretary of the New Jersey State Board of Education. Mary is survived by nephews ,Michael &...

Sandra A. Krim, 73, of Minersville, passed away Sunday, June 28, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Sandra was born Feb. 12, 1947, in Reading, a daughter of the late Rita (Sekulski) and Richard G. Fisher. Sandra is survived by a brother, Rich Fisher, of Pottsville. All services are private. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

William L. "Willie" Morgan, On Saturday, June 6th, 2020 Willie passed unexpectedly in his home in Minersville at age 55. Willie was born on June 29th, 1964. He was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Edwards and father John Morgan, as well as two brothers John and Robert and sister Michelle. He is survived by his two daughters, Amber and Loren and three grandchildren Slayde, Lorelynn and Jaiden. He is also survived by his sisters Karen, Wanda, Jackie, Carolyn, Renee, Phyllis and...

Scott A. Behney, 63, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown with his children by his side. Born January 11, 1957 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Ernest Behney and Betty (Miller) Behney. Scott was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1975. He spent his career in the local textile industry.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Kimberly Behney and Cynthia Behney Crane.He...

Paul Joseph Kasinecz Sr, 61 of Minersville, passed away peacefully at home Saturday June 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Born July 6, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (O’Brien) Kasinecz.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and former member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Minersville.  Paul was a retiree of the Laborers Union Local 471.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman who frequently enjoyed hunting,...