All Obituaries

Elizabeth Rosko Macario, 88.  Formerly of Minersville. Died December 20, 2020 in Fuquay Varina, N.C.  She was the widow of William Macario. A Service of Christian Burial in accordance with and following CDC COVID guidelines shall be held 11:00 am, Friday, in St. Barbara Cemetery. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

Judith Ann Coale, 67, of Creek Rd, Butler Twp., Died Saturday at her home. She was born in Norristown, January 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Gene A. and Edith May (Stone) Davis. She was a graduate of Upper Merion High School.She is survived by her daughter Elyse Amato, a brother Richard, husband of Rosemary Davis, nephew, Matthew and his wife Kristina Davis, niece Joellen, and husband Cory Stocker, beloved friends and confidants the Wisler family. Judith also leaves behind her beloved dog...

Dolores Ann Parker, 90, of Llewellyn, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Branch Township May 14, 1930, she was a daughter of the late William and Veronica (McClosky) Siminitus. After graduating from Branch High School, she worked briefly at Pomeroy’s in downtown Pottsville until the birth of her children. She was a member of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church in Minersville. Dolores married her high school sweetheart, Frank D....

Sharon L. Laudeman, 67, of Minersville, passed away Saturday after a courageous fight with breast cancer at Geisinger Hospital with her husband, George, and daughter in law, Jen, by her side. Born in Pottsville, on May 29, 1953, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Gressick) Bramley both of Minersville. She was the wife of George R. Laudeman having been married for 48 years. She was a 1971 graduate of Minersville Area High School. She worked for H. L. Miller’s and was the...

James G. Kopinetz, 50 of Parry Dr., Branch twp, died Thursday December 31 at his home. He was born December 30, 1970 a son of the late John Kopinetz Sr. and Patricia (Zula) Kopinetz. In addition to his mother, Pat, he is survived by his wife, Jessica J. (Parry) Kopinetz. Two son’s, Zachery and Blake Kopinetz, a daughter, Brooke Kopinetz. He is also survived by a sister Kim Stickell, and a brother John Kopinetz Jr. In accordance with and following all COVID 19 Guidelines a Mass of...

George E. Yeastedt, 86, of Minersville, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Friday, December 18th, at his home. George was born in Pottsville, on May 3, 1934, a son of the late Theresa (Montag) and George Yeastedt. He was the husband of Charlotte Mae (Strange) Yeastedt. He was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1952. George served in the U.S. Army as a SP3(T) stationed in Korea in the DMZ. He was employed as a Conductor for the Reading/Conrail Railroad. He was a Lifetime...

Veronica Sekellick Age 102 Born into This World July 14, 1918 Entered into Eternal Life December 16, 2020 On December 16, 2020 Veronica Sekellick, a long-time resident of Duncott, Cass Township, PA fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 102. She was born July 14, 1918 in Duncott, one of thirteen children of the late Peter and Mary Verbosh. Veronica, affectionately known as Bunny began working in Philadelphia towards the end of WWII at a garment factory sewing shirt collars. Bunny can be...

Helen Kathryn Sorokach, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, December 14th, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. N. Manhein Twp. Helen was born in Pottsville, Pa. on February 18, 1928, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Feeley) and Bernard Maguire. She was the widow of Joseph Sorokach who died November 12, 2011, having been married for 52 years. She was a member of the former St. Stephen’s Church of Port Carbon and St. Clare of Assisi Church of Saint Clair. Helen...

Jay Lynn Bell II., 55, of Alsace twp.Berks Co.,passed away Saturday, December 12th, in Dorrance twp, Luzerne County. Jay was born in Los Angeles, California on July 16, 1965, a son of the late Genevieve (Manel) and Jay Lynn Bell, Sr. He was the Head Mechanic at Holland Towing, Temple. He was a beloved father, son, brother and pop. He was quiet and hardworking. He loved his family. Nothing made him happier than watching his grandsons race. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Linda Ann Scheipe, 72, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 11th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Linda was born in Pottsville, Pa. on September 18, 1948, a daughter of the late Anna (Bruso) and John Filiash. She was the wife of Brian Lee Scheipe. Linda was a member of the final graduating class of Cass Township High School 1966. A member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Minersville. She worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry. Linda adored her...