All Obituaries

Robert Daniel (Robbie)  Eckroth, 52, of Albrightsville, passed away Tuesday, May 23rd, at his residence.  Robert  was born in Edina, MN on April 17, 1971, a son of  Virginia Lee (Quinn) Faust, wife of Gerald, and Daniel F. Eckroth, husband of Faye.   He was the widower of Arlene Dale (Guetens) Eckroth. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1990, after which he served in the United States Marines.   He enjoyed trapping and hunting...

Ronald L.  Artz, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, May 15th, at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Pottsville.   Ronald was born in Pottsville on November 26, 1936, a son of the late Hannah C. (Toomey) and Harry A. Artz. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, where he was President of the church council and also served on many church committees.   Ronald was also a member of the Yorkville Hose Company.   He was a graduate of Pottsville...

Dorothy R. Monaghan, 86, of North Manheim Township, formerly of Newtown Square Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, May 13th, while in the loving care of her family, at her residence. Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, on June 14, 1936, a daughter of the late Ruth (Engel) and William Joseph Lentz. She was the widow of Francis J. Monaghan, Jr. Dorothy graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Lebanon Valley College, later earning her...

Sarah Ruth Hedrick Bonner, 98, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, PA, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 5, 1924 to the late Homer and Grace Simmons Hedrick, Red Creek, WV. Surviving are two daughters, Glenda and Michael Bright of Orwigsburg, PA and Donna and Frank  Eye of Harman, WV; five grandchildren Deborah (Stan) Bolinsky, Michelle (T.J.) Newbauer, Travis (Michelle) Eye , Dana (David) Varner, Jason (Lena) Eye; twelve...

Eleanor M. Barron, 94, of Pottsville, formerly of East Railroad Street New Ringgold, passed away Sunday, April 16th, at Seton Manor Inc. Eleanor was born in Pottsville on October 31, 1928, a daughter of the late Sallie (Heiser) and Irvin Alfred Miller. She was the widow of Nelson Theodore Barron. She worked as a Machine Operator many years at Zulick’s Shoe Factory and she enjoyed volunteering at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Susan Barron, of...

Wayne E. Fritz, 63, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, April 6th, at Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Wayne was born in Darby, PA on October 10, 1959, a son of the late Edith Emma (Blomgren) and Herbert Franklin Fritz, Sr. He was employed as a Construction Worker. Wayne is survived by Sisters, Alexis Swatton and Edythe Marino along with Six brothers, Brian Fritz; Vance Fritz; Todd Fritz; Ross Fritz; Herbert Fritz, Jr. and  Brent Fritz. Also surviving are numerous...

Marion Barton, 91, of Orwigsburg died Saturday,  after a life full of family and friends,  at Providence Place, Pottsville.  She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on Dec. 29th, 1931, the daughter of the late Josephine and Amalio Martinez.  She was raised in Coxsackie, NY, attending Coxsackie Athens High School and graduated from Plattsburg State College with a teaching degree. Marion lived in Orwigsburg since 1997, moving here from Liverpool, NY, after the passing of...

Robert J. (Bob) Stout, 75, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, March 12th, at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation, Danville. Bob was born in Reading on October 27, 1947, son of the late Verna and James Stout. He attended Oley Valley Schools. He was the loving husband of Joan L. Stout. They were married August 24, 2002, and crammed a lifetime of memories and love into their years together. In addition to being an active member of Kimmels Evangelical Free Church, Bob was  also a...

Alden Holme Andersen (Andy) passed away at age 93. Andy was born in Irvington, New Jersey on April 19, 1929, the child of the late John and Lillian Andersen.  Andy graduated from Oceanside Senior High School, New York, in 1947, serving in the United States Naval Reserve during his junior and senior years. He then attended Pennsylvania Military College, Chester, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a commission in the...

David  Diamond, 93, of Deer Lake, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Orwigsburg,  David was born in Salina, KS on May 29, 1929, a son of the late Mabell (Wolking) and Leland  Gish. He was the husband of Beverly (Raub) Diamond. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. David was employed as an Insurance Broker. David is  survived by two daughters, Donella Gish - Kaft, Daphne Gish-Tirey a son, David Erik, husband of  Linda Gish...