All Obituaries

Kathryn Mae Heinbaugh, 94, of Orwigsburg passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville. Kathryn was born in Reading, on October 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Clara (Berg) and Raymond Losch. She was the widow of James Leroy Heinbaugh. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ Orwigsburg. She enjoyed quilting at her church, served as past President  of Consistory, was active in  Parish Life Fund raising and she...

Randy Michael Whalen, 64, of Adamsdale, passed away Thursday, May 28th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Randy was born in Pottsville on August 1, 1955, a son of the late Jean Louise (Drey) and Michael Joseph Whalen. He was the husband of Kimberly (Miller) Whalen. They were married on August 25th, 1979. In addition to his wife Kim, Randy is also survived by his son Randy Whalen Jr., widower of Abbey and grandchildren James and Olivia Whalen. He is also survived by his siblings. Randy was...

  James A. Stripe, 92, of Vienna, VA, formerly of North Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, died Thursday, May 21st, at his residence, with family by his side. James was born in North Manheim Township on August 3, 1927, a son of the late Annie (Fenstermacher) and Oscar Stripe. He was the widower of Elizabeth M. (Marotte) Stripe. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1945 and he served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for over 35...

Abbey Eversley Whalen, 41, of Cressona, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. Abbey was born in Reading, PA on March 11, 1979, the daughter of Claire Louise MacDonald.   She was the wife of Randy Michael Whalen, Jr. They were married on May 19, 2007. She was a member of Zion’s Red Church, Orwigsburg, and also worked as their Administrative Assistant. Abbey was recently elected future 2020-21 PTO President for Blue Mountain Elementary West and was a motivational speaker for the Reading...

Eleanor C. Wessner, 81, of New Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, at her residence. Eleanor was born in Pottsville, on April 23, 1939, a daughter of the late Edith Bachman. She was raised by her Grandparents Edward "Cotton" & Ada Bachman Eleanor was the wife of George Edward Wessner. They were married October 18th, 1958. She graduated from Cressona High School, Class of 1957 and worked at Sylray and Alpha Mills in Orwigsburg. In addition to her husband, George, of 61...

Helen Theresa Yutko, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at her residence, with family by her side. Helen was born in Gilberton, PA on October 3, 1927, a daughter of the late Veronica (Davidavage) and Albert Leskie. She graduated from Gilberton High School in 1945. Helen married Vincent Nicholas Yutko on July 9, 1950, and they were married for 57 years until his passing in 2008. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven and former member of the...

Gary Lee Bair, Sr., 76, of Port Carbon, formally of Landingville, passed away Friday, April 17th, at his residence surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Landingville, on March 5, 1944, a son of the late Mildred H. (Hoffman) and George E. Bair He was the husband of Lois Louise (Swingle) Bair. They married November of 1998. Gary had a strong Faith and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pottsville.  He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Uvald, stationed in Puerto...

Reta Mae (Sis) Bailey, 86, of McKeansburg, passed away Monday, April 20th, at Seton Manor.   Reta was born in Brockton on May 13, 1933, a daughter of the late Eva V.  (Troutman) and Harvey E.  Smith.  She was the widow of Lloyd (Buck) C.  Bailey, they were married on January 27, 1951. She was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg.  She was a  homemaker for many years and a waitress for over 40 years at the former Brady's...

Richard Ray Snyder, 91, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 17th, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. Richard was born in Schuylkill Haven on February 23rd, 1929, a son of the late Elsie (Bolton) and Raymond Snyder. He was the husband of Mildred Fay (Schrader) Snyder. They were married December 13th, 1959. He was a member of Zion’s Red Church Orwigsburg. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Thule, Greenland. He worked as a mechanic at Alcoa...

Dorothy Leona Faust, 87, of Pottsville, formerly of New Ringgold,  passed away Monday, March 16th, one day before her 88th birthday.    Dorothy was born in Pinedale on March 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Elizabeth K. (Guris) and Irwin C. Kramer.  She was the widow of Robert Samuel Faust. She was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg and a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, class of  1950.  She was retired  from Montgomery Ward of Kingston, NY as an Inventory Control...