All Obituaries

Sally E. Messaros, of Clay Street, Llewellyn, passed away with family by her side, September 26, 2023, at her residence.  Born in Wayne Township, January 6, 1942, she was the daughter of Roy and Emma Rummel Schwartz.  She was a graduate of the former Tremont High School, class of 1961, and was employed as a sewing machine operator for Tukes Garment Factory, Tremont, until her retirement.  Sally was a member of Holy Family Catholic Parish, Minersville.  She loved cooking,...

David Hartz, 69, of Main Street, Locustdale, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his residence.  Born at the former Ashland State Hospital in Fountain Springs, he was the son of the late Harry and Catherine Felegi Hartz.  He attend Hummelstown High School, later in 1972, joining the  U.S. Marine Corps, during the time of the Vietnam War, as a Travel and Disbursement clerk, earning the U.S. Good Conduct Medal. Dave and his wife, Debbie, operated the D and D Café...

Terry Lee Stine, 70, of Plane Street, Gordon, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his residence.  Born at the former Ashland State Hospital in Fountain Springs, July 13, 1953, he was the son of the late James and Gloria Carl Stine.  He was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1971, and was employed over thirty year as a welder for the Hetran Company, Orwigsburg, until his retirement.  Terry was a member of the Gordon Fire Company, Gordon, and he...

Tangie Gough, 64, of Centre Street, Ashland, passed away the evening of Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in the Shamokin Hospital, Coal Township, March 20, 1959, she is the daughter of Wanda Schoffler of Mt. Carmel.  She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1977.  Tangie graduated from the Empire Beauty School, Pottsville, and began her lifelong carrier as a beautician with the former Jim Hepler Beauty Salon,...

Bonnie L. Pryce, 64, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown.  Born at the former Ashland State Hospital at Fountain Springs, June 1, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Weikel Barnes.  She attended North Schuylkill High School, and was employed as a sewing machine operator for the Ashland Shirt Factory until her retirement. Survivors Daughter:  Heather Pryce and companion Michael, Ashland Son:  Jason...

Rosemarie Noon, 89, of Centre St., Ashland, former Mayor, passed away with family by her side, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Providence Place Senior Living Center, Pottsville.  Born September 4, 1933, in Millersville, Butler Township, she was the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Miller) Keller.  She graduated Valedictorian from Ashland High School, class of 1951.  Rosemarie was married in New Jersey, 1954, and she raised her five children, later working at the former Reidler...

Marcella Ortiz, 72, of Kulpmont, passed away with her family by her side, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in Philadelphia, November 29, 1950, she is the daughter of the late Marceleno and Carmen Perez Ortiz,  She attended Philadelphia area schools, and was a home keeper, always taking care of her family.  Marcella attended the Mountainside Assembly of God Church, Trevorton Road, Coal Township.  Survivors Son:  Sigisfredo...

Traci Ann Twigg, 52, of Spring Garden Street, Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence.  Born at the former Ashland State Hospital in Fountain Springs, September 16, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Diane Metzinger Rockwell.  She was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, and was employed as a Trimmer and Examiner for the Ashland Shirt Factory for many years.  Traci enjoyed Mt. Carmel Football, Philadelphia Eagles (Go Birds), New...

Danny E. Keim, 69, of Walnut Street, Ashland, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in Burke County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Fred and Bonnie Robinette Keim.  He attended North Schuylkill High School, later serving with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War.  Danny specialized as a Grenade and M16 rifle expert, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. He worked as an assembler of doors and...

Rosalind “Roz” Steward 62, of Mt. Carmel, former Hegins resident, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her residence.  Born in Wilmington, Delaware, November 24, 1960, she is the daughter of Catherine “Kay” Mikulak of Ashland, and the late Robert Mikulak Sr.  She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1979.  Roz was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Susquehanna Village Living Center, Millersburg, until her...