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Ann C. Short, 80
Ann C. Short, age 80, of Pottsville, PA passed away Monday, October 12th, 2026 at Schuylkill Center., Pottsville.
Born in Richland, WA on March 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Marian and Odessa (Mauer) Coffman.
Ann was a member of the Latter Day Saints.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Fred, Earl, and William and sisters: Kay and Carol.
Ann is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Robinson Short, Jr., Pottsville; sisters: Nancy Keefer, Tonapah, Nevada; and Betsy Murray, Pasco, WA; and nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 11:15AM on Thursday, October 22nd, Rev. Craig Zimmerman officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday morning from 9-11:15AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA P.O. Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.
Helen Elizabeth Betack-Drye, 83
Helen Elizabeth Betack-Drye, age 83, of Schuylkill Haven, PA passed away on Friday, October 9th, 2026 at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Pottsville, PA on April 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Mistishen) Betack.
Helen was raised in Cressona and was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1961. She worked and was the last manual elevator operator in Schuylkill County, working at the Thompson Building in Pottsville. Helen was an avid cook and a great pierogi maker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Drye in 1999, a daughter Lorrie Deegan in 2023, a brother Edward Betack Jr., and a sister Carol Betack
Helen is survived by a daughter Paula Deegan; a granddaughter Madison Deegan; a sister Joan Trayah; and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 11AM on Monday, October 19th, with Deacon John Setlock officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday form 10-11AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help with Helen's funeral costs to the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home 208 Pike Street Port Carbon, PA 17965.
Doris Marie Kauffman, 90
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Doris Marie Kauffman, 90, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at her home, Pottsville,
She was born on August 12, 1936, in Pottsville, a daughter of William and Ethel (Ridgeway) Oerther.
She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville, where she was an active member.
Doris enjoyed serving her community and was on the Board of Directors at The Majestic Theater and served on the Pottsville Recreation Committee. She was also volunteered at the Senior Services of Schuylkill County and was a member of the Retired Nurses Association. Doris was also an active member of the Red Hat Society and Schuylkill County Herb Society, she was an avid gardner. She enjoyed spending time and cooking with family, playing a game of majong, or going to yard sales and thrifting. She was a world traveler and would voyage anywhere.
She will be most remembered for her sense of humor, thoughtfulness, spunky nature of always being on the go, strength, gift of gab & generous heart.
Doris was a dedicated RN who worked for 50 years at the Pottsville Hospital & Warne Clinic, after graduating from Temple University Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers. William, John, James & Mickey.
She is survived by her Son, David Kauffman wife Lisa, caregiver of Doris for the past three years of Pottsville, PA; Daughters, Donna Schenck, Tazewell, VA, , Diane Salamone husband Shane, ID numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
A Memorial Services celebrating her life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. 2nd Street, Pottsville, on Friday, October 23 , at 10:00 AM with The Rev. Dr. Kurt Kovalovich officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville.
Calling hours will be held at the church from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM till the time of the service at 10am.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville. Flowers are welcome and can sent to Trinity Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Retired Nurses Association of Schuylkill County.