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Mark R. Zogby, 52
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Mark R. Zogby, 52, a former resident of Ringtown, currently living in Enola, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Mark was born in Hazleton on May 13, 1974, a son of Joann Mays Zogby of Ringtown and the late Faris C. Zogby.
He was a 1992 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, a 1996 graduate of Susquehanna University. He earned the degree of Juris Doctor from Widener University, Harrisburg in 1999.Currently, Mark was an Attorney for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office of General Counsel.
He was very active in the West Shore Harrisburg Elks BPOE #2257 of Camp Hill, where he was currently the Esteemed Leading Knight. He was awarded the designation as “Officer of the Year”, in 2024-2025. He was also a member of several other civic and fraternal organizations in the Harrisburg area.
An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he enjoyed the Phillies and Eagles, as well as Penn State Football. Mark was a talented, self-taught chef who enjoyed cooking.
In addition to his father, Faris C. Zogby who passed away in 1986, he was also preceded in death by a brother Charles Zogby.
Mark is survived by his mother, Joann Mays Zogby, Ringtown; a brother Edward Zogby and his wife Kathy of Harrisburg; a sister Eileen Houpt, wife of Kurt of Carlisle and a brother John Zogby. A sister in-law, Barbara Zogby, nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts also survive. Mark will be missed by his black Lab Garth, and remembered by many good friends and coworkers.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 82 North Center Street, Ringtown, PA. Mark will be laid to rest during private services at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ringtown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Mark can be made to either the Ringtown Area Library Fund or the Faris C. and Joann Mays Zogby Fund in care of the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, 216 South Center Street, Pottsville, PA. 17901, or directly to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 82 North Center Street, Ringtown, PA. 17967.
The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home is honored to assist the Zogby family during their time of need.
Joan M. Koslosky, 79
Joan M. Koslosky, age 79 of Cressona, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2026.
Born in Pottsville and raised in Palo Alto, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Joan L. Ferugio. She was also predeceased by brother Michael D. Ferugio (Susan). She was the devoted wife of Allen G. Buehner. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Lindsay (Derek), Alana Jones (Brandon), her son Allen Buehner (McKenzie), sister Gayle Sleva (Bill), grandchildren Paige (Nick), Sullivan, Belle along with nieces and nephews.
Joan led a life of service and leadership. She will be remembered for her strong faith, big heart and inability to say no.
She graduated from Pottsville High School in 1965 and from Millersville University with a Master’s Degree in Library Science.
Over her 40-year career in the Education field, Joan held positions as teacher, reading specialist and librarian in several different school districts. She retired from Pottsville Area School District in 2007 while continuing to substitute for 7 more years.
She was involved in many organizations including: Benevolent Association of Pottsville, The Rotary Club of Pottsville, The Salvation Army and retired senior volunteer program.
As a strong leader, Joan was President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association – Retired, President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, President of the Friends of the Schuylkill Haven Public Library, Board Member of the Anthracite Philharmonic, Board Member of the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble, Manager of the Gabriel Youth Orchestra, and President of the Schuylkill chapter of the Keystone State Literacy Association.
She was the recipient of the following honors: “Volunteer of the Year” award from PA Association of School Retirees, “Friend of Education” award from PSEA – Retired, “Celebrate Literacy Award” from the Keystone State Literacy Council and “President’s Volunteer Service Award” 2016 from President Obama.
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church at 10:30 A.M. A viewing will be held from 9:15 until the time of mass. Interment will follow on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Services are entrusted to Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven.
Wrela Elizabeth Klinger, 80
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Wrela Elizabeth Klinger, of Sacramento, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born on November 19, 1945, a daughter of the late William Guy Klinger and Wrela Virginia (Hornberger) Klinger.
A descendant of the Klinger and Hornberger families who settled in what is now Schuylkill County in the 1780s, she was a lifelong resident of Hubley Township.
Wrela graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1964. Following high school, she worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, eventually retiring from the Department of Environmental Resources in Harrisburg.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman.
Wrela enjoyed traveling, photography, and crafting. She was an avid fan of professional wrestling, roller derby, and performances at the Pat Garrett Theater, and she loved everything Elvis Presley. Wrela E. and her mother, Wrela V., could often be seen cheering from the bleachers at Tri-Valley home wrestling matches.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patricia Diana (Klinger) Ludwig.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Steve Ludwig of Ashland; nephew Timothy Ludwig and his partner, Michele, of Conyers, Georgia; nephew Jeffrey Ludwig-Dicus and his spouse, Richard, of Allentown; and niece Susan Ludwig of Hegins.
A graveside service will be held at Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Cemetery, Erdman, at 11am, Thursday, October 22, 2026 with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.
Buffington- Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, is honored to serve the Klinger family.