All Obituaries

 Dennis H. Seigfried, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, PA went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 16th surrounded by his family. Dennis was born January 15th, 1947 in Reading, PA. Son of Mary Jane (Hendricks) Seigfried and the late Harvey H. Seigfried. He was the husband of Melanie A. (Antalosky) Seigfried. They were married on September 1st, 1990 and shared 30 wonderful years of marriage. Dennis was in the U.S. Navy and proudly served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. He was the recipient...

Harold Hans Hillje, 92, of Mckeansburg, passed away Thursday, January 14th, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Bethlehem.  Harold was born in Richmond Hill, New York on February 20, 1928, a son of the late Marie Meyer and Hans Hillje. He was the widower of Dorothy H. (Thoden) Hillje.  He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. He worked as a Carpenter during his lifetime and was a member of the Carpenters Union of New York City. He was a Boy scout...

Jesse T. Shay, 90, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, January 14th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Jesse was born in Pottsville on December 30, 1930, a son of the late Florence (Seltzer) and Jesse Shay. He was the widower of Sylvia Kathryn (Gruver) Shay. Jesse was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Second Mountain Rod & Gun Club. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952 and then was employed...

Patricia R (Patti) Rae, 68, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 27th, at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Pottsville. Patti was born in Buffalo, NY on March 18, 1952, a daughter of the late Patricia E. (Helenbrook) and Gordon George Hohensee. Patti very much enjoyed her profession as a dog groomer. She is survived by her brother, Gordon Hohensee, husband of Mary as well as some very wonderful friends. Patti was predeceased by her brother Dennis Hohensee, sister Sue Vincent and...

 James W. (Jim) Stokes, 71, of Orwigsburg, passed to eternal rest, Friday, January 1st, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. James was born in Pottsville, on August 31, 1949, a son of the late Donald J. and Dollye D. (Andrews) Stokes. James is survived by his three sons James W. Stokes, Jr., husband of Joann and also Kurt Stokes and Kevin Stokes, all of Cressona.  James is also survived by his sister, Donna, wife of William Dzurek and brother, Randy Stokes husband of...

Shirley M. Herb, 90, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, December 28th, at her home, surrounded by her daughter Sandy, Granddaughter Kimberly & Great Granddaughter Lexi. Shirley was born in Hecla, PA on October 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Leah (Stamm) and George I. Eckroth. She was the widow of Jay D. Herb. She was a member of Christ Church, McKeansburg, and was a member of the Women's Guild. She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, Class of 1948. Shirley was employed as a...

Janet L. Dayson, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, December 14th, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Janet was born in Landingville, on May 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Mildred H. (Hoffman) and George E. Bair. She was the wife of Thomas W. Dayson. They were married November 28th, 1968. During her life, Janet, was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. In addition to Thomas, her husband of 52 years, Janet is survived by her three daughters, Tammy Dayson,...

Doris U. (Sue) Zvorsky, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Deer Lake, passed away at her residence on Dec. 12 2020. Sue was born in Albany Township, Berks County on August 30,1942, a daughter of the late Ella (Schultheis) and Richard Liebars.  Besides her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her brother Wilbur in 2006,  her beloved daughter Erika E. Zvorsky in 2009 and her husband Adam "Cotton"  Zvorsky in 2018.  She is survived by her grandson Jarret...

David A. Stein, 75, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, December 11th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Orwigsburg, with family by his side. David was born in Pottsville, on March 24, 1945, a son of the late Pearl Katherine (Hoffman) and Daniel Raymond Stein. He was the husband of Jean A. (Harnish) Stein. They were married August 27th, 1994. David was a Blue Mountain High School Graduate, Class of 1964 and he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. During his life he worked as an...

Edwin H. Boltz, 96, of Auburn, passed away peacefully in the company of family members Thursday, December 10th, at his residence. Edwin was born in Upper Bern Township, PA on March 3, 1924, a son of the late Pearl (Wagner) Boltz and Walter Boltz, Sr. He was the widower of Florence A. (Long) Boltz. He was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn, the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department and the Auburn Game and Fish. He was the Owner & Operator of Boltz Brothers Construction & Heating in...