Linda L. Sterner, 59, of Black Heath, passed away early Wednesday at home after her battle with cancer.      Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Jean Dalton Wood.       She was a graduate of Pottsville High School. She worked as a clerk at the Craft Haus, on the Pottsville-Minersville Highway, She was of the Protestant Faith.  Linda was well known in the community, especially for many years...

Russell A. Frantz, 80, of West West Terrace, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Friday morning, July 23rd, at his home. Russell was born on Christmas day 1940 at the Ashland State General Hospital to the late Russell and Edith Groom Dolbin Frantz. He was a 1958 graduate of the former Cass Township High School, where he was co-captain of the 1957 Undefeated, Untied, and Unscored-upon football team. Russell played as both an offensive and defensive...

Lois A. Weiser, 77, of Minersville, passed away late Thursday evening at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by her family and losing her battle with cancer.   Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Loren Weimer Grace Sr.   She was a graduate of St. Pius 10th High School, Pottstown. She was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Auxiliary for the Minersville Rescue Hook and Ladder Fire Co., the Minersville Spark...

Rose M. Marteslo, 80, of Minersville, passed away late Saturday evening at her home.   Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Trotto.     She was a retired custodian and crossing guard for the Minersville Area School District. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church of Holy Family Parish, Minersville. She was on the Board of the Housing Authority, a member of Community Action and she taught CCD at St....

    Francis “”Frank” J. Lavin Jr., 84, of Minersville, passed away Thursday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.     Born in Framingham, Ma., he was a son of the late Francis Lavin Sr. and Nora            O’Hare Lavin.    He attended Marist Seminary and College in Framingham, Ma. And received a BA in Philosophy from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. In 1965, he...

    Raymond Kline, 69, of Harrisburg and formerly of Pottsville, passed away at his home. All services are private.     Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Walter and Mabel Emore Kline.     He was an autobody worker.     He is survived by 3 sisters, Shirley, Bernice and Sandra; 2 brothers, Edwin and Walter Jr.; nieces and nephews.       Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville....

        Marilyn Condrack, 81, of Seltzer, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home surrounded by her family.           Born in Minersville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Caroline Postic Roscoe.       She was a graduate of Minersville High School and was a retired business owner. She was a member Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville.  She was also a...

    Rosalie Garrity, 69, of Minersville, passed away Thursday morning at her home.       Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late George T. and Rose K. Swaldi Bracey.    She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family and dog Elvis. She was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School and was of the Catholic Faith.      Rosalie was an avid Little League fan and loved watching her grandchildren playing...

Frank A. Tokarick, 61, of Primrose, passed away Wednesday morning at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.   Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Mary Polinsky Tokarick and the late Frank Tokarick.    Frank was a 1978 graduate of Minersville Area High School.  He was part of the Ammo Troop while serving in the U.S. Air Force and served 20 years and is a  retired veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He worked at Lowes Distribution Center RDC961 for...

Alana M. Nush, 69, of Minersville, passed away at the Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.     Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sausanavage Botek.     Alana was a 1969 graduate of Minersville High School. She was a nurse by trade, but was the Supervisor of SPD, Central Supply of the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville for 35 years. While at Good Samaritan Hospital, she was a member of the Emergency...