All Obituaries

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,...

Diane Lenosky, 60, of Pottsville, passed away surrounded by her family on June 17th, at the home of her son, Kyle. Diane was born in Pottsville, on December 17, 1960, a daughter of Erna (Winters) and the late Francis Lenosky. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area high School Class of 1978. She was retired from Honeywell in MarLin and was currently working at Reynolds in Tamaqua. Diane loved her dogs and was very active with the local SPCA’s and Rescue shelters. She took great pride...

Robert F. “Bob” Hubler Sr., 88, of Phoenix Park, Branch Township, passed away peacefully on Monday at the Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Mount Carmel, he was a son of the late Luther A. Hubler and the late Inez Else Hubler. He was the husband of 61 years to Elaine D. (Huntzinger) Hubler, originally of Branchdale. He was a lifelong resident of Phoenix Park, where he was raised and where he raised his family with his wife. He attended the...

Suzanne Marie Scribbick, 88, of Heckscherville, passed away Monday, June 14th, at LVHN Schuylkill East.

 Robert L. Bowers, Jr., 73, of Seltzer, passed away Sunday, June 6th, at his home. He was born in Pottsville, on October 17, 1947, a son of the late Julia (Pernick) and Robert  Bowers.  He was the husband of Sherri L (Klemas) Bowers. Bob was a 1965 Graduate of Cass Township High School where he excelled in football and baseball. Upon graduating he entered into the US Army and upon completion, worked highway construction for several years before founding R. Bowers Trucking...

Ronald J. Jeronis, 74, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, June 1st, at LVHN Schuylkill East, . He was born in Pottsville, Pa. on July 2, 1946, a son of the late Helen (Rusatsky) and Joseph Jeronis. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a SSGT during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Mechanic at United Metal. In addition to hisparents he was preceded in death by a Daughter, Renee Jeronis, Sister, Helen Jeronis, Brothers; Joseph and William Jeronis. Ronald is survived by a daughter, Monica...

Laura Jean Astarita, 37, of MarLin passed away Monday, May 17th, at LVHN Cedar Crest. Laura was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on December 25, 1983, a daughter of Michael A. Astarita and the late Angela B. (Macari) Astarita. In addition to her father Michael, Laura is survived by a sister, Susan A. Astarita, a companion Mark Angelisanti. She is also survived by numerous caring caregivers, Uncles, Aunts, and cousins. At the request of the family all services are private. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home...

Lawrence F. “Burgie” Burgess, 74, of West West Terrace, Branch twp., passed away Saturday, May 8th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was born in Pottsville, on July 15, 1946, a son of the late Virginia (Pauly) and Robert Burgess. He was the husband of Gail Marie (Percala) Burgess. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Minersville. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired Railroad Dispatcher. In addition to his parents he was...