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Adam Ernest Glenn, 47, of Pottsville
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Adam Ernest Glenn, 47, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home.
Born in Reading on May 18, 1979, he was a son of the late Paul Glenn Jr. and Marlene (Adams) Glenn.
He was a 1998 graduate of Pottsville High School and a graduate of McCann School of Business.
Adam worked at KNBT and EZ to read.
He was a member of Freedom in Christ Church, Pottsville, and the Pottsville and Schuylkill County Democratic Committees.
Adam loved all Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Eagles and Phillies. He was a lifelong supporter of Pottsville Area Crimson Tide Athletics, with the exception of girls soccer, where he supported his niece’s team, the Blue Mountain Eagles.
He is survived by his brother, Paul L. Glenn III and his wife Heidi of Schuylkill Haven; nephew Taylor Beach and his wife Faith; nieces Emily Beach and her companion Josh Flores, Hannah Glenn and Phoebe Glenn; great-niece Naomi; and many close cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Freedom in Christ Church, 1850 1st Ave., Pottsville, PA 17970. Friends may visit from noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family to defray funeral costs through the family’s GoFundMe fundraiser.
Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald J. Swantner, 86, of St. Clair
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Ronald J. Swantner, 86, of St. Clair, died Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville on January 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pitel) Swantner.
He graduated from Nativity BVM High School, Class of 1958, and retired as a supervisor at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Stoltz; sister Barbara Cescon; and a son-in-law, Jack Gasperetti.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Barbara Swantner; four daughters, Jean Gasperetti of Locust Gap, Suzanne Weeks (David) of Byron, GA, Michelle Swantner (Sonia) of West Chester, and Lori Miller (David) of Pottsville; son Ronald Swantner (Kathleen) of Mountville; sister Virgina Sep of Sinking Springs; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Advantage Home Health & Hospice, especially the nurses and aides who provided compassionate care over the past few months.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 2, 2026, at noon in St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St., St. Clair, PA 17970, with the Rev. Monsignor David James officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 10 a.m. until noon Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
Roger L. Schwalm, 87, of Muir
Roger L. Schwalm, 87, of Muir, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2026.
Roger was born in Tower City on Wednesday, August 23, 1939, a son of the late Ray and Phyllis Shomper Schwalm. He was a graduate of the former Porter-Township High School. He was an Army National Guard veteran.
Roger was a dedicated longtime employee of the former Johnson Bailey Shoe Factory, Millersburg, where he worked for over 42 years.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and exploring nature. He also had a love for collecting things. Above all else, his family meant the world to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Billy Schwalm.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Darlene Brown Schwalm; his three children, Sue Mendenhall, Muir, Roger Schwalm (Lisa), Wiconisco, and Todd Schwalm, Muir; four grandchildren, Josh Fetterhoff, Ryan Schwalm (Lacey), Timothy Murray (Rebecca), and Joseph Murray (Alicia); three great-grandchildren, TJ and Reagan Murray and Dallas Schwalm; two brothers, Dale Schwalm (Diane) and Ray “Mike” Schwalm (Bobbie Kay), both of Orwin; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Muir, with Pastor Bill Romberger officiating.
Memorial donations in Roger's name can be made to Tower City EMS, P.O. Box 33, Tower City, PA 17980.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Schwalm family.