All Obituaries

Paula J. Shoop, 62, of Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully, Monday night, March 2, 2026 at the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Born in Pottsville on Thursday, May 2, 1963, a beloved daughter of Jim and Jeanette Boyer Salada, Williamstown. She attended Williams Valley High School. Before becoming ill, Paula was employed in the local garment industry. She was an avid reader, and she enjoyed doing puzzles. Paula always looked forward to motorcycle rides. She will be remembered ...

Edward A. "Mitch" Mitchem, 60, of Tremont, passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2026 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pottsville, Wednesday, June 30, 1965, a son of the late Oscar Mitchem and Elaine Kreiser Kopenitz. He was a 1983 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. Mitch proudly served in the United States Navy for 10 years. Before becoming ill, Mitch was a truck driver, working for numerous trucking companies, including Tribe ...

Shirley L. Bohr, 92, of Tower City passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, February 26, 2026 at her home. Shirley was born in Reinerton, on Sunday, April 9, 1933 a daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred Dreisigacker Moyer. She was a graduate of the former Porter Township High School. She drove school bus for 33 years for the Williams Valley School District. She truly enjoyed her trips down Clarks Valley, often finding peace and happiness in the familiar route and beautiful ...

Kevin T. Zimmerman, 59, of Pine Grove, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026 at his home with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pottsville, on Friday, June 3, 1966 a son of Faye Boyer Zimmerman and the late Gerald Zimmerman. He was a 1984 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. At the age of 17 Kevin began his own business, K.T. Zimmerman Lumber & Logging, Pine Grove, a business he took great pride in. He was a ...

Diane R. Kaster, 84, of Wiconisco, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026 at the UPMC Hospital, Harrisburg. Born in Wiconisco on Sunday, November 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Michael and Carrie Dietrich Usuka. She was a 1959 graduate of the former Wiconisco High School. Diane was a longtime employee of the Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, where she was a certified nursing assistant. She was a former member of the Glenn Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, ...

Billy R. Sterling, 66, of Elizabethville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home. Born in Waverly, Tennessee, on Sunday, September 13, 1959 a son of the late Joseph and Lois Oakley Sterling. Billy was lifelong truck driver, where he received The Million Mile Safe Driving Award,  recognizing professional drivers who log one million or more miles without an accident.  He could often be found watching old western shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. In ...

Lorena Michelle Klahre, 64, of Duncannon, Pa, passed away on February 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her family, after a battle with cancer. Born on October 8, 1961, Lorena was the beloved daughter of Jim and Victoria Snyder. Lorena was a devoted grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren, creating memories that will be cherished forever. Her love, strength, and unwavering dedication to those she held dear defined ...

Elmer E. Keiter, 75, of Halifax, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Born at home in Halifax on Friday, January 5, 1951, a son of the late Donald and Betty Leffler Keiter. He was a 1970 graduate of Central Dauphin High School. Elmer had a very strong work ethic, having many jobs throughout his life. He started working in high school at the former Robinson's Grocery Store. Elmer was a construction foreman and owned his own business, Keiter ...

Lois D. Adams, 74, of Tower City (Clarks Valley), passed away very unexpectedly Friday, February 20, 2026 at her home. Born in Tuesday, September 4, 1951, a daughter of the late Marlin and Bernetta Betz Leonard. Lois was a graduate of the Palmyra High School. She was a faithful member of the Faith Evangelical Congregational Church, Wiconisco. She had a deep love for collecting antiques. Her home reflected her passion for antiques, bringing warmth and character to every room in her house. ...

Kenneth N. Hopple, Jr., 77, of Harrisburg, formerly of Williamstown, passed early Friday morning, February 20, 2026 at UPMC-Carlisle. Kenny was born in Lykens on Wednesday, May 5, 1948, a son of Charlotte Umholtz Hopple, Williamstown and the late Kenneth Hopple, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Kenny was very active with the Williamstown Boy Scouts, where he became an Eagle Scout. He was retired from Michael Baker International, Harrisburg, where he was an award ...

Mary Beth Salada, 73, of Coal Township, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home. Born in Lykens on Tuesday, November 4, 1952, a daughter of the late Howell and Janice Baddorf Evans. She was a 1971 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Mary Beth was a retired truck driver, working for Fox Coal Company and Stine Coal Company. She loved all animals. Her cats and horses were everything to her. Mary Beth was an avid reader, and in her younger years, she enjoyed ...

Edward C. Jones, 63, of Millersburg, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Harrisburg on Friday, September 14, 1962, a son of the late Wilbur and Charlotte Lucas Jones. Ed was a handyman who enjoyed helping people with various projects. Throughout his life, he volunteered with numerous fire companies in the valley. He always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his children, George, Mike, Justen, Cody, and Alyssa Jones; siblings, Mary ...

Kelly Ann Allen (Mullins), 57, of Elizabethville PA passed away Saturday, February 14th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her loving husband and partner of 35 years, George Allen Jr., as well as her brother, Raymond Mullins. She is survived by her children, Michelle, Alex, Carly and her husband Robert McGowan and Georgia. She is also survived by her parents, Carl and Mary Mullins (Bendig) and siblings, Carl and wife Tina Mullins, Vincent and wife Danielle Mullins, and Mary Lou Adams ...

Nicole Janette Hoy, of Harrisburg and formerly Tower City, joined the Holy Spirit on February 14, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Hoy (Oakley). Nicole was born in Pottsville on September 27, 1986 to beloved parents, Lori Luckenbill Hoy & Joseph Hoy. She is survived by her brother Jason Garner (wife Tabitha Garner), twin sister Megan Hoy Lilla (husband Nathan Lilla), and now joins her sister Michelle Garner and grandmother Norma Hoy in heaven with beloved dogs Abby and ...

Robert J. Hohman, 96, formerly of Joliett, passed away Friday evening, February 13, 2026 at Providence Place, Pine Grove. Bob was born in Pottsville, Wednesday, August 14, 1929, a son of the late Albert and Kathryn O'Neal Hohman. He was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville High School. Bob was a proud United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired after many years of employment with General Electric. Bob was a devoted Catholic and a member of the Most Blessed Trinity ...

David J. "Fig" Miller, 70, of Tower City, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home. Born in Pottsville, Thursday, November 17, 1955 a son of the late Clair "Shin" and Verna Bettinger Miller. He was a 1973 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Fig was a retired machinist with Dayton Superior, Tremont. He was a member of the Orwin Gun Club, the Orwin Fire Company, and the Sons of the Tower City American Legion. Fig enjoyed hunting and raising rabbits. He ...

Thomas J. Bopp Jr., 78, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026 at the Orwigsburg Center. Born in Williamstown, on Monday February 24, 1947, a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Lorraine Hoffman Bopp. He was a 1965 graduate of the Williamstown Catholic High School. Tom retired after 43 years of employment with the former TRW, Harrisburg. He was a longtime member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown, where he served as the ...

Nancy J. Geist, 87, of Tower City, passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 8, 2026 at her home. Nancy was born in Pottsville, September 21, 1938 a daughter of the late Emma Adams. Nancy was very young when her father passed and held a very special bond with her mother, whom she dearly missed. She was a 1956 graduate of Porter Township High School. Following graduation Nancy attended cosmetology school, where she became a licensed cosmetologist. Nancy was employed with the Federal ...

Jonathan W. Kline, Sr. 79, of Elizabethville, passed away Friday evening, February 6, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Reading on Sunday, July 28, 1946, a son of the late William and Kathryn Allenbach Kline. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Reading Senior High School. Following graduation, he attended Delaware Valley University, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science. In 1991, Jon graduated from Evangelical Seminary, Myerstown, with his Master's in ...

Sara E. Markel, 89, of Halifax, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home. Born in Jackson Township, a daughter of the late Marlin and Mary Meckley Sweigard. Sara was a 1954 graduate of the former Boyer Memorial High School, Halifax. She was retired from the clerical department of the former Halifax National Bank. Sara was a lifetime member of the Word of Life Chapel, Halifax where she served as the church organist for over 40 years.  Sara taught  piano lessons for many ...