All Obituaries

Stephen “Butchie” “Bull” Platko Jr., 75, of Buck Run, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 31, 1951 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Stephen Platko Sr., & Anna Helen (Krasnitsky) Platko. Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Minersville Area High School. He was a Reiki master for many years and dedicated much of his life to helping others through his ...

Francis Joseph "Cisco" Stephen, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, September 24th, at Providence Senior Living Pottsville. Francis was born in Heckscherville, on August 23, 1937, a son of the late Anna (Ford) Stephen and Louis Stephen. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Ofsharick) Stephen. He was a retired Truck Driver with Roadway. In addition to his parent’s he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert, James, Joseph, Vincent Stephen, and sisters, Rita Ann Purcell, ...

Martin C. Haney, 67, of Minersville, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, September 11, 2026.  Marty was born in Pottsville, Pa., on August 13, 1959, a son of the late Catherine C. (Weiss) and Martin J. Haney. Marty was a graduate of Minersville Area High School, Class of 1977. He was employed by Evans Delivery in the Settlement Department for the last 39 years, recently celebrating his retirement on August 28. Marty is survived by his niece, Kelli, wife of Tim Leese, and his ...

Irene Dallago, 94, of Mar Lin, passed away Monday, September 7th, at the home of her daughter in Temple.  Irene was born in Duncott, Pa. on December 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Maria (Volosin) and Peter Verbosh. She was the widow of Albert Dallago. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church of the Holy Family Parish, Minersville. She was a seamstress working in various local garment factories, a school lunch lady, a cleaning worker for the Anthracite Building, an avid ...

Daniel Joseph Chapman Sr., 72, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Kelly Melvin Chapman and the late Elizabeth Jane Brennan. Daniel grew up in Heckscherville and was the second of four children. He is survived by his siblings, Kelly Chapman Sr., Richard Chapman, and Karen Chapman. He is survived by his children, Daniel J. Chapman and his wife, Dana Ballat; Carissa Motuk and her fiancé, Steven Hughes; and Brian Chapman. His son, ...

Melanie Ann Radzievich, 78, of Pottsville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, at her home. Born May 13, 1948, Melanie was the only child of the late Charles and Melanie Moyer of Tamaqua. Melanie graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1966 and completed Medical Secretarial Studies at Goldey–Beacom College (Delaware) in 1968. She later completed Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania State University–Schuylkill Haven. She worked for more than two decades for Schuylkill ...

Norman D. Brown, Jr. of Minersville passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 30 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Cugusi) Brown to whom he was married for 46 years. Norman was born in Pottsville on October 1, 1946 to Norman D., Sr and Mary (Strange) Brown. A 1964 graduate of Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, Norman also attended the Ford School of Business in Pottsville. Upon graduation from business school, he served in the Army National Guard for six years ...

George “Pete” Rodnick Jr., 84, formerly of Minersville, passed away Sunday, August 16, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pete was born in Pottsville, Pa., on November 8, 1941, son of the late Josephine (Gawrys) and George Rodnick. He was the widower of Carol (Angelo) Rodnick. He was a graduate of Minersville High School, after which he served our nation in the United States Army on active duty from 1960 to 1962. He was an iconic face in Minersville as ...

Margaret Beatrice Brennan (née Phelan), affectionately known throughout her life as “Bette,” passed away in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she had resided near her daughter Stacy McBride and son-in-law Jack since 2021. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family who had the gift of being present throughout her final days.  Born on April 14, 1929, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, Bette was the cherished daughter of William Martin Phelan and Laura (Nevils) ...

Stella Marie Chistakoff, 80, of Primrose passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Wednesday, August 5. Stella was born in Pottsville, Pa. on January 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Stella (Osinski) and John Pecovich . She was a graduate of Cass Township High School Class of 1963 Stella enjoyed her trips to the casino's and playing cards with family and friends. In addition to her parent’s, she was preceded in death by a son, John Chistakoff, brother, Stephen ...