Republican Herald Obituaries

06/19/2026

Andrea L. Brennan, of Feasterville and formerly of Ashland, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 46, after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
Throughout her journey, Andrea and those who loved her carried with them…

Andrea L. Brennan, of Feasterville and formerly of Ashland, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 46, after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. Throughout her journey, Andrea and those who loved her carried with them…

06/19/2026

Austin Didgen, 31, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus in Coaldale.
Born on March 22, 1995, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville, Austin was the beloved…

Austin Didgen, 31, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus in Coaldale. Born on March 22, 1995, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville, Austin was the beloved…

06/19/2026

Ricardo “Ric” J. Marks Sr., of Auburn, age 76, passed away on June 5, 2026.
Ricardo was born in Pottsville, PA to Harold Marks and Constance (McCaul) Marks.
Surviving are his loving wife, Kathleen Wiltraut, of Auburn; his…

Ricardo “Ric” J. Marks Sr., of Auburn, age 76, passed away on June 5, 2026. Ricardo was born in Pottsville, PA to Harold Marks and Constance (McCaul) Marks. Surviving are his loving wife, Kathleen Wiltraut, of Auburn; his…

06/19/2026

Frank Eugene Zimmerman, Jr., 60, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 11, at home.
Frank was born in York on June 26, 1965, a son of Barbara (Reher) and the late Frank E. Zimmerman, Sr.
He was the widower of Sherry (Canfield)…

Frank Eugene Zimmerman, Jr., 60, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 11, at home. Frank was born in York on June 26, 1965, a son of Barbara (Reher) and the late Frank E. Zimmerman, Sr. He was the widower of Sherry (Canfield)…

06/19/2026

Lisa Marie Melochick, 54, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Branchdale, passed away Friday, June 12th, with her daughter at her side at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
Lisa was born in Lebanon, Pa. on September 1, 1971. She…

Lisa Marie Melochick, 54, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Branchdale, passed away Friday, June 12th, with her daughter at her side at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Lisa was born in Lebanon, Pa. on September 1, 1971. She…

06/19/2026

Dr. Mary Jane Ward, age 91, passed away June 14 at the Orwigsburg Center Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Pottsville and a life-long resident. Dr. Ward’s mother was Marion (Treon) Kepner and her father was…

06/19/2026

Anne M. Lipsky, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 10th, at home.
She was born in Pottsville on August 17, 1939, a daughter of the late William and Helen (McNamara) Minnichbach. She was the widow of Edward…

Anne M. Lipsky, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 10th, at home. She was born in Pottsville on August 17, 1939, a daughter of the late William and Helen (McNamara) Minnichbach. She was the widow of Edward…

06/19/2026

Howard Schaeffer Mengel, Jr., 85, of W. Brunswick Twp., passed away Sunday, June 14th, at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.
Howard was born in W. Brunswick Twp., on July 30, 1940, a son of the late Florence (Kohler) and Howard S.…

Howard Schaeffer Mengel, Jr., 85, of W. Brunswick Twp., passed away Sunday, June 14th, at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville. Howard was born in W. Brunswick Twp., on July 30, 1940, a son of the late Florence (Kohler) and Howard S.…

06/19/2026

Jane Ann O’Brien, age 58, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at her home.
Born in Pottsville, PA on October 7, 1967, she was the daughter of Sally (Strausser) Yeager.
Jane was a graduate of Pottsville Area High…

Jane Ann O’Brien, age 58, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA on October 7, 1967, she was the daughter of Sally (Strausser) Yeager. Jane was a graduate of Pottsville Area High…

06/19/2026

Roy W. Mengel, 93, of Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday, June 12, 2026, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born in Frackville, December 3, 1932, he was a son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Gradwell) Mengel. A lifelong resident of…

Roy W. Mengel, 93, of Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday, June 12, 2026, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Frackville, December 3, 1932, he was a son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Gradwell) Mengel. A lifelong resident of…