Diane L. Weir, 72, of Tremont, passed away Saturday morning at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. All arrangements are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville.  To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Diane’s memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com

  David G. Fogarty, 80, of Pottsville and formerly of Minersville, passed away Saturday with his loving wife by his side at the Lebanon VA Hospital. He fought a courageous fight against multiple  myeloma. Raised in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Hugh and Mary Huzway Fogarty. He attended Holy Family Elementary School and graduated from the former Blythe Twp. High School, both in New Philadelphia. He attended the Ford School of Business in Pottsville, Southern...

Bucko rolled a seven!  Santino “Gabby” M. Angelo, 81, of Minersville, passed away late Sunday evening at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Minersville he was a son of the late Santino and Sophie Keyso Angelo.  He attended the former St. Vincent’s Grade school and was a 1955 graduate of the former Cass Twp High school. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was co-owner of the Angelo and Reber Paving and Excavation Co. He was a member of the...

Leona M. Steficek, 95, formerly of Branchdale, passed away Saturday morning at Providence Place, Pottsville.  Born in Branchdale she was a daughter of the late John and Susan Pothering Kanaval.     She was educated in the Reilly Twp. Schools. She worked in the local garment  industry as a presser at the former Jackson Sportswear in Primrose and the Honeybee factory in Branchdale.     She was a member of the former St. Mary Star of the Sea Church,...

John M. “Chip” Nush, 47, of Minersville passed away unexpectedly Friday at his home.  Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Alana Botek Nush and the late John C. Nush.     He was a 1990 graduate of Minersville High School. He was a member of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church, Minersville. He was a self employed Landscaper and was a member of the Steelworkers Union. He was a certified scuba instructor and was a member of the PADI Diving...

Evelyn A. Moran, 81, of Minersville passed away Monday afternoon at ManorCare, Pottsville. Born in Branchdale,  she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Petrick Fedorick.  She was a graduate of the first graduating class of the former Pottsville Catholic High School. She continued her education by attending Nursing School in Philadelphia. She was of the Catholic faith. .       In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2014 by her...

Kermit M. Henry, 85, Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday morning at his home.   Born in McKeansburg, West Penn Twp., he was a son of the late Kermit L. and Alma Mae Raudenbush Henry.    He attended the McKeansburg and Orwigsburg schools. He was a member of the Pottsville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was retired having worked at the former Walk-In Shoe factory, Griffin Ladder, Wearever Pen and CCX Trucking. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard a...

   Norman J. Reppe, 95, of Minersville, passed away Saturday evening at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.    Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Alex and Josephine Zaleski Reppe.    He was a 1942 graduate of Minersville High School and attended the former St. Stanislaus Grade school. He was a retired miner having worked in the local mining industry. He was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Minersville and a member of St. Matthew...

        Stiney Glovich, 87, of Buck Run, passed away Friday evening at the home of his daughter.           Born in Buck Run, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Helen Gober Glovich.          He was educated in the Buck Run and Cass Twp schools and was a 1951 graduate of the former Cass Twp High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany during the Korean...

    Bernard T. Stine Sr, 88, of Tremont, passed away Thursday evening at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.     Born in Zerbe Newtown, Pa. he was a son of the late John F. and Mary Ellen Ritter Stine.    He was a 1949 graduate off the former Reilly Twp High School. After high school he made several Legion Baseball All-Star teams. He also played fast pitch softball for several local teams. He was also inducted into the Allen-Rogawicz Sports hall...