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Case Description
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On February 28, 2021, the body of Joan Matz, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Joan was a patient admitted to a local hospital where she was eventually pronounced deceased on or around the day of her discovery. Despite efforts, no next of kin or relatives have been located for Joan, leaving her identity largely shrouded in mystery. This case is recorded under NamUs ID UCP95853 and offers a somber reminder of those who pass away without family to claim them.
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Date Found: 02/28/2021
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Victim Details

2022-09-29T03:42:36.15

2023-04-26T17:50:10.293

95853

UCP95853

37385

Joan

Matz

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

02/28/2021

Pottsville

Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County

17901

No

34093

Schuylkill County Coroners Office

New Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County

John Mika

Deputy Coroner, Schuylkill County, PA

15 Alliance Street Suite 2C, , New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5702770200

County

Coroner

091-21

2022-09-28

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

11/23/2025


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