Obituaries Index
The latest obituaries from the Schuylkill County coal region for June 6, 2023.
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Coal Region Canary
- Local
No Foul Play Suspected in Schuylkill Haven Woman’s Death
Pottsville City Administrator Leaving Job at End of Month
Police Say Signs of a Possible Struggle at Scene of Schuylkill Haven Woman’s Death
Schuylkill Haven Woman’s Death Labeled “Definitely Suspicious”
DEVELOPING: Police Investigating “Suspicious” Death in Schuylkill Haven
- News
No Foul Play Suspected in Schuylkill Haven Woman’s Death
Pottsville City Administrator Leaving Job at End of Month
Police Say Signs of a Possible Struggle at Scene of Schuylkill Haven Woman’s Death
Schuylkill Haven Woman’s Death Labeled “Definitely Suspicious”
DEVELOPING: Police Investigating “Suspicious” Death in Schuylkill Haven
- Business
Big Lots Announces Sale; Fate of Schuylkill County Locations Unclear
500+ Big Lots Distribution Center Employees Notified of Impending Layoffs
Plain n Fancy’s New Owner Taking On Challenge of Reviving an Iconic Schuylkill County Brand
Big Lots to Have Going Out of Business Sales at All 963 Stores; Company in Jeopardy After Sale Falls Through
Pottsville Elf Hunt Beginning at Various Businesses in City
- Crime
Apparent Steelers Fan Reportedly Stole Apple CarPlay Devices from Schuylkill County Walmart
Police Investigate Illegal Dumping Incident in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Woman Says She Filed Off Gun’s Serial Number to Add Jewels
Former Fugitive of the Week Now Facing Charge of Failing to Comply with Megan’s Law Requirements
Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week: Nicholas Leitzel
- Weather
- Obituaries
Michael W. Brennan Jr., 53 – Social Club Manager at Tower City Fire Co.
Carolyn Carroll, 82 – Went to High School with Chubby Checker
🇺🇸 Stanley P. Brozana Jr., 72 – Served 37 Years as Orwigsburg Police Chief
Alberta “Dolly” Eye, 100 – Active in Girardville Community
🇺🇸 Robert Donton, 75 – Awarded Bronze Star for Heroism
- State
Trump Shot at Pennsylvania Rally: 2 Dead (including the shooter) and 2 Critically Injured
Members of Deadly “Fentanyl Robbery Gang” Indicted by Federal Grand July
Roman’s Law for Autistic Students Passes PA Senate
State Senate Bill Would Limit “Vexatious” Right-to-Know Requests
It’s Now Illegal to Use Hand-held Devices While Driving in Pennsylvania
- Sports
Nahas Gets 2 Wins in Consecutive Outings; Blankenhorn Drives in Run vs. Phillies
Evitts Has Big Night in Rattlers Romp Over Strike Force
Source: Blankenhorn Being Promoted to Nationals
Blankenhorn Cracks 5 Homers in Series Against Lehigh Valley; Nahas Earns Second Win
Schuylkill Haven Grad Kicking for Playoff-bound Arizona Rattlers in IFL
Schuylkill County News
Autopsy completed Thursday morning
Local Community News
Meeting between Borough and Parade Committee was canceled recently
Local Weather
Frigid temps locked in
Schuylkill County News
Palamar has been on the job since 2001.
Schuylkill County News
Victim identified in court documents
Schuylkill County News
Police investigation ongoing
Schuylkill County News
Police are currently on the scene of what’s being described as a “suspicious” death in Schuylkill Haven Monday night. According to Schuylkill Haven Police...
Schuylkill County News
The Chairman of the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee says the party is “very disappointed but not surprised” by the District Attorney’s decision Friday to...
Schuylkill County News
Schuylkill County District Attorney Mike O’Pake announced Friday that he’s changing his political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. In a statement released on...
Schuylkill County News
This would only be Schuylkill County's second retail EV charging station.
Schuylkill County Police News
Police are looking for an apparent Steelers fan who allegedly stole Apple CarPlay devices just before Christmas. According to State Police-Frackville, Troopers were dispatched...
Schuylkill County Police News
Police in Schuylkill County are looking for a person they believe is responsible for illegal dumping earlier this week. According to State Police-Frackville, Troopers...
Schuylkill County Police News
Gun found at crash site she abandoned, police say
Schuylkill County Police News
A former Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week apparently found himself in a little more trouble recently while he was at the grocery store....
Schuylkill County Police News
Wanted for violating parole
Schuylkill County Police News
Suspect threw manager's phone and then fled the scene
Local Sports
Here is a weekly update on coal region natives in pro baseball.
Local Sports
Arizona advances to league championship game on Aug. 17.
Local Sports
Travis Blankenhorn is returning to The Show. The Washington Nationals are expected to promote the Pottsville native to their Major League roster today, according...
Local Business News
A lifeline for Big Lots and its local workforce?
Local Business News
Layoffs to be completed by end of March 2025
Local Business News
It's more than just donuts and sticky buns these days.
Local Community News
Schuylkill County Historical Society’s headquarters in downtown Pottsville has new windows … for the first time in 161 years! State funding combined with generous...
Local Community News
A student at Blue Mountain Elementary-West has been chosen as one of the 13 winners of the state Office of Attorney General’s 28th Annual...
Local News
Girardville plans to implement a new tax on Pennsylvania Skill games. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, Borough Council members OK’d the first reading...
Local News
Spots still available
Local News
A woman pedestrian sustained a possible head injury after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in Shenandoah. According to a report filed...
PA News
US Rep. Meuser calls for prayers for Trump
PA News
US Attorney: Gang used drugs and guns for its heists
PA News
Bill now goes to State House for consideration.
Coal Region Culture
Host a spectacular cookout this summer!
Coal Region Culture
The results were pretty remarkable.
Coal Region Culture
Grover's prediction aligns with Punxsutawney Phil.
Schuylkill County Man
The wig apparently didn't work.
Pottsville News
An argument about the swords' pedigree escalated quickly.
Schuylkill County Man
His blood-alcohol level was 0.172%.
Schuylkill County Woman
She hit him in the face with tongs.
Schuylkill County Woman
Tamaqua has a no nonsense policy.
Schuylkill County Woman
Woman entered two homes without permission .
Coal Region Consumer
A Schuylkill County woman appears to be the latest victim of an oft-used scam involving a job offer and fake checks. It’s often called...
Local Outdoors News
Winter is the season for the natural world to sleep in silence–except for owls, of course. Owl calls are heard louder and more frequently...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries
Irene Shadle, 78, of Tower City, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 10, 2023 at Heritage Mill Personal Care Home, Tower City. Born in Sugar...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Claude A. “Butch” Eichert, Sr., 76, of Hegins, passed away Thursday evening, June 8, 2023, at his home following a brief illness. Born in...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Llewellyn “Lew” R. Watkins, Jr., 83, of Schuylkill Haven passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday. Born in Pottsville, February 27, 1940, he...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Richards, 86 of Ashland passed away Saturday evening at Providence Place-Pine Grove. She was born on May 27, 1937 in Ashland and...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Dorothy I. Ganci, 84, of Boyertown, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at home. Born on March 27, 1939...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Patrick Ryan Kirby, 37, of Northampton, formerly of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at home. Born on January 9, 1986, in Stroudsburg, he...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Phyllis A. Yilek, 64, of Minersville, formerly of Saint Clair, passed away on Sunday, June 4, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on...
Schuylkill County News
Too much rain, too fast caused major headaches
Schuylkill County News
Crash closed Route 183 most of the afternoon
Local Sports
Reggie Crawford made his fourth pitching start of the season for the Single-A San Jose Giants on Sunday afternoon. Once again, the Frackville native...
PA News
Police say suspect was stealing catalytic converters
Local Weather
Showers likely today after 5 pm
Schuylkill County News
It’s been a little more than 3 years since we and Coalspeaker.com first reported on bizarre messages printed on little slips of paper appearing...
Local Weather
Showers likely today after 5 pm
PA Lottery Numbers
No jackpot winner in Powerball Saturday night.
Local Sports
A good run comes up a little short.
Local Weather
Up to 2 inches of rain possible Monday
Local Sports
It'll be the first race ever with blinkers for Angel of Empire
Schuylkill County Police News
Lawrence Christie charged with assaulting officer in 2021
Schuylkill County News
Trump calls "Boxes Hoax" prosecutor "deranged lunatic"
Obituaries Index
The latest obituaries from the Schuylkill County coal region for June 6, 2023.
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Catherine “Kitty” Welikonich of Bowie, MD, formerly of Frackville, passed away on June 1, 2023. Kitty was born on November 11, 1920, to Katie...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Kylie Rose Cicero, age 21, of Pottsville passed away Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at her home. Born in Allentown, on May 21, 2002, she...
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