All Obituaries

Gary M. Pominville, Sr. March 6, 2026   Gary M. Pominville, Sr., 78 of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest after a long battle of illness. Born on November 4, 1947 he was a son of the late Malcolm and Alice Hutton Pominville. He was a 1966 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 28 years. During his time in the military, he received the Meritorious Medal, ...

Cindy L. Bender March 4, 2026   Cindy Lou Bender, 57, of Mount Zion Rd., Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at home. Born on June 5, 1968 in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Russell Sr., and Nancy Fisher Wolfe. She was a 1986 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School. Cindy was a manager of the telemarketing sales for Olin Mills for 9 years. She loved animals, especially her cats and dogs, and going to the casino. She also loved to write short ...

Robert E. Wolak  February 28, 2026  Robert E. Wolak, 52, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in the Hershey Medical Center.  Born on March 25, 1973 in Paterson, NJ, he was a son of the late Perry Baldwin and Robin Wolak.  Robert worked at McDonald's in Pine Grove and Middletown.  He enjoyed fishing.  Surviving are his nine children, Matthew, Jonathan, Robbie, Tyler, Niylena, Markeese, Ma'Kyhla, Quintyn, and Greisyn; a step child, ...

William J.  Samelko February 22, 2026 William “Bill” Samelko, 83, of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.    Born in Frackville, Pennsylvania on April 1,1942, he was the son of the late Adam and Minnie (Hummel) Samelko.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend; he lived a life filled with service, adventure, and an enduring love for the great outdoors.   Bill developed an early appreciation for nature, spending countless ...

Jean A. Pompilio February 21, 2026 Jean A. “Mrs. P.” Pompilio, 79, of Keefer Rd., Pine Grove, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg after a brief illness. Born on September 24, 1946 in Newton, NJ, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Palmer Ayers. Jean was an accountant/bookkeeper and had her own business, J & N Bookkeeping. She also previously worked in customer service at Twin Grove Campground in Pine ...

Irma M. Harris February 4, 2026   Irma M. Harris, 96, of Pine Grove and Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Providence Place, Pottsville. Born on March 10, 1929 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Annie Kutz Brown and was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Lawrence and Dorothy Herring Brown. She had been a seamstress at various factories in Pine Grove, worked in the warping department at Penn Dye in Pine Grove and later was a dishwasher in ...

Patricia Hayberg February 4, 2026   Patricia Hayberg, (nee Travisano) 85, of Toms River, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the home of her daughter in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Born on June 8, 1940 in Newark, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Eleanor Travisano. She received an Associates Degree from Ocean County College, N.J. and was a Legal Secretary. She loved crocheting and sewing and was a huge Elvis fan. Preceding her in death was her ...

Ella L. Artz January 31, 2026   Ella L. Artz, 100, of Pine Grove, formerly of Valley View, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Providence Place, Pine Grove. Born on April 8, 1925 in Valley View, she was the daughter of the late John and Elura Star Erdman. She was a graduate of Hegins Township High School and Empire Beauty School in Pottsville. Ella was a hairdresser who had her own business and was well know in the area with a large clientele. She was a member of St. ...

Faith J. Klinger January 28, 2026   Faith J. Klinger, 80, of W. Laurel St., Tremont, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 21, 1945 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Verlon Bill and Marguerite Zimmerman Dunn. She was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Tremont. Faith was a CNA and worked at the Tremont Health & Rehab Center. She also delivered the merchandiser with her sister-in-law, Sandy Eisenhauer. She enjoyed ...

Herbert H. "Herbie" Krause January 26, 2026   Herbert H. "Herbie" Krause, 96, of Rock Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 in the VA Hospital, Lebanon. Born on October 18, 1929 in Rock, he was a son of the late Arthur and Edith Minnich Krause. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal w/ 5 Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Herbert worked in ...