Michael V. Quercia, Sr., age 86, of Port Carbon, PA passed away Monday, January 16th, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.  Born in Pottsville, Pa. on January 19, 1936, he was the son of the late Sabitino and Josephine (Tranquillo) Quercia. Michael served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 till 1960. He worked as a Parts Manager at Furnival Machinery Company New Philadelphia for 20 years and then as a maintenance supervisor for the St. Clair Area School District...

George T. Yarnell, age 82, of Palo Alto, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus.  Born in New Philadelphia, PA on February 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Spotts) Yarnell. George served in the U.S. Army from 1958 till 1961. He retired from Arrow International after 38 years. George was a life member of the Citizen's Fire Company and the East End Fire Company, both in Palo Alto and the Lawton American Legion in...

Joan Marie Rennick, age 79 of St. Clair, died peacefully on Sunday January 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was proceeded in death by her parents Victor Toth and Mary (Prokop) Toth, an infant sister Mary Helen Toth, and sister-in-law Patricia Toth. Joan was born February 10, 1944 and grew up in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. As a woman of faith, she was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church followed by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Joan is survived by her...

Tara A. Smithmyer, age 49, of Mar Lin, PA , passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville Born in Pottsville, PA on April 9, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Carol Sadusky and William Securda, who survives her in Minersville. Tara is survived by her son Andrew A. Lengle; sisters: Holly and Marissa Frompovich; and longtime companion Keith Wirt. Services will be held private. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

Lorrie L. Deegan, age 53, of Schuylkill Haven, PA , passed away on Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. Born in Pottsville, PA on January 24, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Deegan and Helen (Betack) Drye who survives her in Frackville. Lorrie was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1988. She worked as a counselor at Conewago-Pottsville. Lorrie was an avid reader and author. She loved all animals, especially her puppy, Mr. B,...

Regina M. Jenkins, age 69, of Port Carbon, PA , passed away on Monday, December 19th, 2022 at her home. Born in Ashland, PA on July 14, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Demko) Zendrosky. Regina worked as a registration clerk for the Good Samaritan Hospital and then the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill in Pottsville. She was a member of former Mary Queen of Peace Church in Pottsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law...

Sandra Lee (Clayton) Coyle, age 82, of Pottsville, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16th, 2022, at Saint Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem, PA. Born in Santa Monica, CA on September 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Nelson J. and Evelyn (Wegman) Clayton. Sandra was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1957. She then earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Fine Arts from Kutztown University. For many years, Sandra was a High...

Joan Marie Fredericks, age 81, of Palo Alto, PA passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at Providence Place in Pottsville.  Born in Pottsville, PA on September 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Verna (Roeder) McDonald. Joan was a graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School, Class of 1959. She worked as a Customer Service Representative at Lehigh Valley Dairy in Schuylkill Haven. Joan was a member of the former St. Stephen Roman...

John  Barzensky, age 67, of Port Carbon, PA passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Windber, PA on April 18, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles William and Anna Marie (Gerfy) Barzensky. John was a graduate of Windber High School and then attended IUP, where he was a Brother of SIGMA CHI. JB was a Manager for 32 years with Wendy's, 10 which were in the Hamburg location.  Last worked as a cook for...

Earl F. Miller, age 83, of Pottsville, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at his home.   Born in Pottsville, PA on January 6, 1939, he was the son of the late John Elseworth and Helen (Zimmerman) Miller. Earl served in the U.S. Army from 1957 till 1960. He worked as a crane operator for DANA Corp in Reading. Earl loved to sing and was a proud founding member of the Optimist Club in Pottsville. He was the last surviving member...