Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Robert P. Stephens, 77, of Cressona, crossed into eternity Saturday April 18, 2020 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville PA.
Born in Middleport, July 2, 1942, He was a son of the late Clarence and Lillian (Meyers) Stephens.
Robert, commonly known as Bob to his friends and family, was a Bank Manager at the Union Bank and Trust Co, Pottsville. He will be remembered as a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a grandfather. Robert faithfully attended the Evangelical Free Church where he notably enjoyed singing in the choir and regularly gathering with friends to play “Rook” (the card game).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Larry and Thomas Stephens.
Surviving are a son, Nick Francis Stephens, two grandchildren, four sisters; Lilly Starr, of Mary D; Linda Purugganan, of New Jersey; Charlaine Kolbush of Tamaqua; Michelle Flemming of Orwigsburg; a brother, William Stephens of Bethlehem; nieces and nephews, and his former wife, Michele Stephens. A Memorial Service for Robert will be held at a later date.
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Patricia Gatley, 70 of Pottsville, formerly of Philadelphia, passed Friday May 1, 2020, at her home.
Born in Pottsville, March 6, 1950, She was a daughter of the late John and Jean (Hughes) Brennan.
She was 1968 graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, Philadelphia, after which she attended Holy Family University.
Patricia retired as a Clinical Secretary from LVHN-Schuylkill, the former Pottsville Hospital.
She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and the Pottsville Public Library Book Club.
She loved food, family cryptograms, going to her grandchildren’s soccer games, movies and the beach.
Surviving are 3 sons John Gatley and his wife Brittany McCormick of Pottsville; David Gatley and his wife Rachel of Hamburg; Matthew Gatley and his wife Kate Rentchler of Fleetwood; Brothers & Sisters John Brennan and his wife Maureen; Fran Brennan and his wife Lori; Daniel Brennan and his wife Debbie; James Brennan and his wife Linda; Susan McNally and her husband Pat; Joe Brennan and his wife Judy; Anne Boland and her husband Tom; Mary Pierlott and her husband George; 6 grandchildren Teagan, Molly, Zeke, Jack, Tilly and Sam; 21 Nieces and Nephews whom she loved very much.
Graveside Service will be held at Privet from Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pottsville Public Library 215 W. Market St. Pottsville, Pa 17901.
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Born in Pottsville, March 6, 1950, She was a daughter of the late John and Jean (Hughes) Brennan.
She was 1968 graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, Philadelphia, after which she attended Holy Family University.
Patricia retired as a Clinical Secretary from LVHN-Schuylkill, the former Pottsville Hospital.
She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and the Pottsville Public Library Book Club.
She loved food, family cryptograms, going to her grandchildren’s soccer games, movies and the beach.
Surviving are 3 sons John Gatley and his wife Brittany McCormick of Pottsville; David Gatley and his wife Rachel of Hamburg; Matthew Gatley and his wife Kate Rentchler of Fleetwood; Brothers & Sisters John Brennan and his wife Maureen; Fran Brennan and his wife Lori; Daniel Brennan and his wife Debbie; James Brennan and his wife Linda; Susan McNally and her husband Pat; Joe Brennan and his wife Judy; Anne Boland and her husband Tom; Mary Pierlott and her husband George; 6 grandchildren Teagan, Molly, Zeke, Jack, Tilly and Sam; 21 Nieces and Nephews whom she loved very much.
Graveside Service will be held at Privet from Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pottsville Public Library 215 W. Market St. Pottsville, Pa 17901.
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Marian “June” (Jones) Hanley, 94, of Bellmawr, NJ, formerly of Mill Creek Manor, passed Friday May 1, 2020.
Born June 29, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Edward and Annie (Hughes) Jones.
She was a graduate of St. Clair High School.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert F. Hanley Sr.; 4 Sister Elizabeth Schroding; Ruth Jones; Leah Yost; and Anna Hanley; 1 Brother Charles “Casey” Jones.
She is survived by her daughter Joan Fryer and her husband William; son Robert Hanley, Jr.; Grandchildren Lindsay Fryer; Carly Molino and her husband Dante; Jill Owen and her husband David; and Matthew Hanley; Nieces and Nephews.
A Devoted Mother, Marian enjoyed hosting her family, especially on special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. She will be dearly missed by her family.
Due to the restrictions set forth by the State of New Jersey, a private burial will take place at New Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr.
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Leo L. Karvois , 89, Girardville, formerly of Connerton and St. Clair, died Friday May 1, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.
Born in Shenandoah, October 19, 1930, He was a son of the late Peter and Frances (Petskus) Karvois
He was a graduate of Butler Township High School after which he started his career in mining until he was drafted into the US Army on Feb 2, 1952. After training at Camp Pickett, VA & Camp Atterbury IN, Leo found himself on a year long tour of duty as a Medic for the 48th Infantry Division in South Korea from 1953 to early 1954, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Leo retired as a driller from Reading Anthracite Company and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, and a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sophie (Jacobs) Karvois in 1997; Child Baby Karvois in 1957; brother Joseph Karvois in 2000; sister Eleanor Connell in 2004.
Surviving are Nieces Nephews including Marilyn Connell and her fiancé Mel Martin of Girardville; James Connell and his wife Georgann of Girardville; Paul Karvois and his wife Bonnie of Vorhees, NJ; Nancy Lockman and her husband Brian of Mechanicsburg; Trina Black and her husband Den of Chambersburg; Great Nieces and Nephews; Sister-In-Law Catherine Karvois of Chamberburg; The caring staff of the Connections Neighborhood Unit of Providences Place, Pottsville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Private from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial fund 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville .
Cleonna A. Picus, 84, of Pottsville passed away Friday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown.
Born in Shenandoah, October 19, 1930, He was a son of the late Peter and Frances (Petskus) Karvois
He was a graduate of Butler Township High School after which he started his career in mining until he was drafted into the US Army on Feb 2, 1952. After training at Camp Pickett, VA & Camp Atterbury IN, Leo found himself on a year long tour of duty as a Medic for the 48th Infantry Division in South Korea from 1953 to early 1954, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Leo retired as a driller from Reading Anthracite Company and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, and a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sophie (Jacobs) Karvois in 1997; Child Baby Karvois in 1957; brother Joseph Karvois in 2000; sister Eleanor Connell in 2004.
Surviving are Nieces Nephews including Marilyn Connell and her fiancé Mel Martin of Girardville; James Connell and his wife Georgann of Girardville; Paul Karvois and his wife Bonnie of Vorhees, NJ; Nancy Lockman and her husband Brian of Mechanicsburg; Trina Black and her husband Den of Chambersburg; Great Nieces and Nephews; Sister-In-Law Catherine Karvois of Chamberburg; The caring staff of the Connections Neighborhood Unit of Providences Place, Pottsville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Private from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial fund 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville .
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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.
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