Denise L. (Moran) Kennedy, 59, of Deer Lake, passed away Saturday at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.      Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Reichert Moran.     Denise was a 1979 graduate of Minersville Area High School. She was of the Catholic faith. She was an avid Disney and NASCAR fan. She worked for many years as a cook in local nursing homes. Denise was dedicated to volunteerism and serving her...

Joann J. Weaver, 79, of Minersville passed away Saturday morning at The Gardens At York Terrace Nursing Home , Pottsville.      Born in Minersville, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy Hoskins Haffey.  She was of the Catholic faith and was a retired garment worker.    She is survived by 4 sons, Michael Mason and his wife Cheryl, Newtown, Bruce Mason, Cumbola, James Mason Jr., MarLin and William Mason, Minersville; 2 sisters, Diane Kline,...

John J. Pizzico, 83, of Minersville, passed away Thursday at his home.     Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Antonelli Pizzico.    He was a graduate of Minersville High School and was retired from the Van Heusen Corporation. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-father George Walters Jr. and a brother...

Dolores Ann Verse, 96,  passed away Saturday at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.      Dolores was born on Sunbury St in Minersville on April 27, 1924 to the late Jennie F. (Nichael) Ferns and John I Ferns, proprietor of the Hollywood bar in Minersville and a former Schuylkill County Detective.   Graduating from Minersville High School in 1942, Dolores attended the University of Pennsylvania and then graduated in June 1944 from New York’s...

        Lorraine A. Ostrowski, 86, of Minersville passed away quietly late Friday evening at home with her daughter and caregiver at her side.          Born in Minersville, she was the daughter of the late Abel and Helen Walasavage Bowers.       Lorraine was a graduate of the former Branch Twp. High School. She worked at various secretarial positions locally and as a civilian employee at...

Ronald M. Duffy, 86, of Minersville died Friday at his home.  Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Charles P. and Doris Moore Duffy.   Ron was a graduate of Minersville Area High School and the Pennsylvania State University. He was retired from PENNDOT where he was a Geotechnical Engineer. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.    He was a lifelong resident of Minersville and proud of the...

Catherine Andruchek, 95, surrounded by love and her family, passed peacefully into new life at her home in Minersville on June 1.  Born and raised in Marlin, Catherine was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Stratchko) Orlosky.  After graduating from Pottsville High School in 1943, she married John J. Andruchek and moved to Minersville in 1945. Catherine’s life was centered around faith, family, doing for others and celebrating her Polish roots.  A devout Roman...

Rose T. Morgan, 81, of Duncott, passed away Wednesday afternoon at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born in Heckchersville, she was a daughter of the late James and Sarah Eisenhuth Conville. She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the former St. Kieran’s Church, Heckchersville. She attended the Cass Twp schools. She was a dedicated homemaker for her husband and children.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Lori Martin and...

David J. Morasky, 67, a resident of Cass Twp. passed away late Saturday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown. David was a son of the late Andrew and Anna Marchick Morasky.  He attended the former St. Stanislaus grade school and was a 1971 graduate of Minersville Area High School. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville. He worked at the former United Metal Manufacturing, Pottsville for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of the South Cass...

Cleonna A. Picus, 84, of Pottsville passed away Friday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown. She was a retired teacher from the Pottsville School District. Private services will be at the convenience of the family.   Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville.