Thomas Andrew Cunningham With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Thomas Andrew Cunningham, who passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 8, 1939, to Thomas J Cunningham and Kathryn M. (Strange) Cunningham, Tom lived a life defined by honor, devotion, and quiet strength. At the age of twenty, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1959 carrying the values of discipline and integrity with ...

Mildred D. "Millie" Bachert, age 78, of Pottsville, PA passed away Friday, July 17th, 2026 at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA on July 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Eleanora (Webber) Donton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Edward A. "Moose" Bachert. brothers: Robert and Glenn Edling and Clayton Donton, sisters: Neida Ford, Eleanor Mason, Ann Marie Donton, Laura LuKach, and Oleda Hardy and a ...

Charles Edward “Boo Boo” Nelson, age 73, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 at Edenbrook at Greenwood Hill in Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, PA on May 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Willie and Barbara (Wheeler) Nelson. Charles was a graduate of Pottsville High School. He worked in customer service at Boscov's and at H and L Green. He was a member of Bethel AME Church in Pottsville and always dedicated his life to his family and church. Charles had a ...

Gerald John Nawrocki, age 87, of New Philadelphia, PA passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at his home.  Born in Pottsville, PA on July 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Vincent and Isabel (Gavanus) Nawrocki. Gerald was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, Class of 1956. He served in the US Army as an SP% from 1957 till 1963. He worked as a Inspector at Carpenter Steel which later became Car Tech in Reading. Gerald was a member of Holy Cross Roman ...

William Joseph Kruss, age 48, of Pottsville, PA passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at his home.  Born in Pottsville, PA on July 7, 1977, he was the son of the late John Michael Kruss and Susan B. (Woll) Kruss who survives him of Port Carbon, PA. Bill was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1996. He was a retired Correctional Officer, worked for the Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville. Bill was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association in Port Carbon and the ...

Timothy James Campbell, age 59, of Pottsville, PA passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at Geisinger St. Luke's Campus, Orwigsburg. Born in Salem, Ohio on September 3, 1966, he was the son of William Campbell and Ilona Campbell-Mihai of Salem, Ohio. Tim was a graduate of Salem High School in Salem, Ohio. He earned an Associate's Degree from Lincoln Tech and both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He owned and operated Skyliner Tree ...

Harry Edward Wilson, Jr., age 47, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.  Born in Pottsville, PA on August 11, 1978, he was the son of his late father Harry Edward Wilson Sr. His mother Deborah Ann (Witman) Marx and Michael "DADA" Marx, survives him in Pottsville. Harry was a graduate of the I.U. 29 in MarLin. He attended the Avenues and St. Joe's Special Learning, where he had many friends. Harry loved ...

Jane Ann OBrien, age 58, of Pottsville, PA passed away Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at her home.  Born in Pottsville, PA on October 7, 1967, she was the daughter of Sally (Strausser) Yeager. Jane was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1985, She worked as an Income Maintenance Caseworker at Schuylkill County Assistance Office in Pottsville. Jane loved traveling, decorating, doing crafts, and just being with her family. Jane was preceded in death by her grandson ...

Joseph Micheal Evans, Jr, age 33, of Pottsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Born in Pottsville, PA on May 10, 1993, he was the son of Joseph Michael and Christine (Miske) Evans. Joe was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 2012. He worked as a carpenter and loved to play the drums and the guitar. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Eugene Miske and uncle Jarred Evans. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by brother Dylan ...

John Warren "Jack" Ruch, Sr. age 78, of Pottsville, PA , passed away Friday, May 29th, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in Pottsville, PA on April 2, 1948, he was the son of the late Russell and June (Scheibelhut) Ruch. Jack was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1966. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Delaware, where he also played football. Jack worked as a teacher at Pottsville Area High School from 1970 ...