Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven & Cressona
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Below is a listing of all of our local Schuylkill Haven, Cressona and Pottsville funeral home obituaries and death notices. Both our current and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.
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We provide obituaries in all local newspapers serving the Schuylkill Haven, Cressona, Pottsville, Orwigsburg, Pine Grove, Auburn, Deer Lake, Lake Wynonah, Friedensburg, St Clair, Cumbola, Summit Station, Port Clinton, Minersville, Port Carbon, New Philadelphia and New Ringgold communities.
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James B. Dix
Sep 9, 2023
James B. Dix, 89, of Harrisburg, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully on September 9, 2023, of natural causes. Born on October 28, 1933 in Alcoa, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Raymond Dix & Adeline Patti Barth Dix.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Hilary Hayes, and her son, Nathan, both...
Kay L. Keefer
Sep 8, 2023
Kay L. Keefer, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville, on April 3, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Frances (Tobias) and Clark Keefer.
Kay was the widow of Raymond "Butch" Thompson.
After graduation from Schuylkill Haven High School in...
Bruce E. Carey
Sep 5, 2023
Bruce E. Carey, 73, of Lake Wynonah, passed away September 5th, 2023 at Lebanon Veteran's Hospital, Lebanon.
Born in Pottsville on September 18, 1949, he was a son of the late Mildred (Marcinik) Carey.
He was the widower of Kathleen M. (Lassandro) Carey, who passed away December 9, 2021.
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June R. Schoffstall
Sep 3, 2023
June R. Schoffstall, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, September 3rd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, surrounded by her children.
Born in Pottsville on June 20, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Charles Frederick, Sr. & Margaret (Gradwell) Frederick.
She was the widow of Clarence R. Schoffstall, Sr., her husband of 40 years,...
Virginia J. Reese
Aug 30, 2023
Virginia Janice "Jancey" Reese, 90, formerly of Saint Clair, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, at Luther Ridge, Pottsville.
Born in Saint Clair on September 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late David & Helen (Krebs) Reese.
Jancey was a 1950 graduate of Saint Clair High School. She later earned her bachelor's and master's...
Claudia A. (Felty) Kreis
Aug 29, 2023
Claudia A. Kreis, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 29th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Tremont on June 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Claude & Alma (Scheibley) Felty.
Claudia was the wife of Harold Kreis.
After graduation from Tremont High...
Ronald E. Weiser
Aug 27, 2023
Ronald E. Weiser, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, August 27th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove.
Born in Pottsville on July 9, 1944 he was the son of the late Emily (Thomas) and Earl J. Weiser.
Ronald was the widower of Jacqueline Ann (Fisher) Weiser.
After graduation from Schuylkill Haven...
Bruce William Weider
Aug 26, 2023
Bruce William Weider, 88, passed away on August 26, 2023.
Born on July 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Burton and Eva Marion (Shoffner). Bruce attended Orwigsburg High School and worked at the Walk-In Shoe Company (Schuylkill Haven, PA) for over 30 years. He also worked and retired from the Schuylkill Haven...
Beverly Ann (Kohler) Smith
Aug 17, 2023
Beverly Ann Smith, 77, formerly of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, August 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville on August 26, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Robert & Elizabeth (Hillman) Kohler.
Beverly was a child of God; as she was of...
Jeanette (Hardy) Lewis
Aug 16, 2023
Jeanette H. Lewis, 87, of Wayne Township, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, at her daughter's residence in Hershey.
Born in Pottsville on August 3, 1936, she was a daughter of the late James & Violet (Herring) Hardy.
She was the widow of Eugene R. Lewis, her husband of 52 years, who...
Roger M. Sathe
Aug 15, 2023
Roger M. Sathe, 74, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, at home.
Born in Yankton, SD on October 2, 1948, he was a son of the late Oscar & Elva (Nadeau) Sathe.
He was married to Eleanor (Morris) Sathe for 52 years.
Roger was a graduate...
Bernice M. (Mengel) Troy
Aug 7, 2023
Bernice M. Troy, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, August 7th, at home.
Born on the family farm in Summit Station on May 21, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Sallie (Schaeffer) Mengel.
She was the widow of Lewis M. Troy, who passed away June 7,...
Ruth S. Yoder
Aug 5, 2023
Ruth S. Yoder, 84, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, August 5th, at home.
Services and interment will be private.
Albert C. Watkins
Aug 5, 2023
Albert C. Watkins, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, August 5th, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.
Born in Wilkinsburg, PA on June 25, 1940, he was a son of the late Hazel Wilt.
He was the loving husband of Dawn B. (Guldin) Watkins.
Al was...
Elma C. (Strauch) Brown
Aug 4, 2023
Elma C. Brown, 93, of Cressona, passed away August 4th at Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 25, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Alfred & Helen (Roeder) Strauch.
Elma was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, the late...
Maureen T. (Reilly) Gerhard
Aug 2, 2023
Maureen T. Gerhard, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, at home surrounded by family.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 18, 1938, she was the only daughter of the late Joseph S. & Mary F. (Hennely) Reilly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...
Glenn W. Kerschner
Jul 31, 2023
Glenn W. Kerschner, 90, of Cressona, passed away Monday, July 31, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg.
Born May 13, 1933, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Charles and Annie (Keller) Kerschner.
Glenn was the widower of Jane L. (Mengel) Kerschner.
He was a former member of St. John's United Church...
Kathleen A. Davis
Jul 30, 2023
Kathleen A. Davis, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Sunday, July 30th, at home.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Owen H. & Elizabeth M. (Wolfgang) Kehler.
She was the widow of John P. Davis, who passed away in August, 2005.
In addition to her parents and husband, Kay is...
Betty J. Hill Keenan
Jul 23, 2023
Betty J. Hill Keenan, 96, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, July 23, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born Sept. 6, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Verda Reber.
She was the widow of William H. Hill.
Betty was also preceded in death by brothers, Darwin, Robert, Reynold and Russ Reber.
...
Claude J. "Firp" Schaeffer
Jul 22, 2023
Claude J. "Firp" Schaeffer, 91, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday, July 22nd, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 23, 1931, he was a son of the late Sameul & Sadie (Wagner) Schaeffer.
He is the widower of the late Catherine M. (Thompson) Schaeffer.
Claude served in...
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