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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Barbara J. Arnold
Jun 14, 2023
Barbara J. Arnold, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, June 14th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
Born in St. Petersburg, FL on March 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Sadie (Worrell) and Hinman Willie Manuel.
Barbara was the widow of Chester A. Arnold, Sr. to whom she was married to 65...
Tayvion A. Bryant
Jun 12, 2023
Tayvion A. Bryant, 13, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 12th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on April 21, 2010, he was the son of Jessica Wolfe, Schuylkill Haven and Anthony Bryant, New Jersey.
Tayvion attended Schuylkill Haven Middle School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Cody...
Helen M. Moyer
Jun 6, 2023
Helen M. Moyer, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Tuesday, June 6th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Wayne Township on May 11, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Alveria (Zeigler) Frantz.
The recipe to Helen's happiness was family, gardening, and giving...
Michael Dellock
May 31, 2023
Michael Dellock, 54, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Friday, May 31, at home.
He is survived by brothers, Paul Dellock, husband of Susan, Thomas Dellock, and nephew James, husband of Devin, all of Frackville.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Andrew F. Sodano, Jr.
May 29, 2023
Andrew F. Sodano, Jr., 80, of Auburn, passed away Monday, May 29th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on November 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Antoinette (Tomasetti) and Andrew F. Sodano, Sr.
Andrew was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Lucas) Sodano, who passed...
Lydia I. "Peggy" Smith
May 28, 2023
Lydia I. "Peggy" Smith, 95, of Cressona, passed away May 28th, at home with her children by her side.
Born in Cressona on July 15, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin & Lydia (Dewald) Hoster.
She is also preceded in death by an infant sister, and two brothers: Franklin & Leroy Hoster....
Sherley C. "Cliff" Blevins
May 22, 2023
Sherley C. "Cliff" Blevins , 84, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, May 22nd, at Coatesville VA Medical Center, Coatesville, PA.
Born in Sharpsburg, KY on September 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Peachy (Nealis) and Walter Blevins.
Cliff was the loving husband of Carol E. (Riegel) Reber.
He served...
Harold C. Schrader
May 20, 2023
Harold C. Schrader, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 20th.
Born in Auburn on January 29, 1942, he was a son of the late Warren & Ruth (Yeich) Schrader.
He recently celebrated 60 years of marriage to his loving wife, Suzanne E. (Gilbert)...
Bonnie Lou (Kramer) Wylam
May 20, 2023
Bonnie Lou (Kramer) Wylam, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, May 20th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwisburg.
Born in Pottsville on November 25, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Charles & Ruth Virginia (Knoedler) Kramer.
She graduated in 1976 from Blue Mountain High School.
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Shirley I. (Bensinger) Mccord
May 18, 2023
Shirley I. McCord, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18th at home surrounded by her family after a bout with cancer.
Born in North Manheim Twp on August 15, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ellen (Yohe) and Norman Bensinger.
Shirley was...
Peggy (Freeze) Dewitt
May 17, 2023
Peggy Freeze DeWitt 74 Beloved Wife of John DeWitt (Schuylkill Haven), Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Sister in law, Aunt and Friend made her journey to the Lord on May 17, 2023.
Born March 31 1949 in Pottsville Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Howard Freeze Sr. and Evelyn (Holley) Freeze. Peggy was predeceased by...
Eleanor O. (Wildermuth) Jamison
May 14, 2023
Eleanor O. Jamison, 89, of Pine Grove, passed away Sunday, May 14th, at Providence Place, Pine Grove.
Born in Port Carbon on November 25, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Robert & Olga (Shipe) Wildermuth.
Her beloved husband of 68 years, Jacob J. Jamison, preceded her in death just...
Dale C. Krause
May 11, 2023
Dale C. Krause, 67, of Wayne Township, passed away Thursday, May 11th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on February 6, 1956, he was a son of the late Claude & Sara "Ella" (Edwards) Krause.
He was the husband of Joan M. (Sterner) Krause, whom he married in 1984.
...
Velma D. (Maurer) Breidigan
May 10, 2023
Velma D. (Maurer) Breidigan was born into this world on May 5, 1941, the daughter of Maude (Klinger) Maurer and Allen C. Maurer. Velma moved to the heavens on May 10, 2023, at the age of 82. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Queen Holmes, Brother Allen G. Maurer, nephew Mark Holmes....
Melissa Ann Swarner
May 5, 2023
Melissa Ann Swarner, 50, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Friday, May 5th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Born in Thomaston, GA on August 17, 1972, she was a daughter of Brenda (McKendree) Mewbourn and Kenneth Hammock
She was the wife of Philip Lee Swarner, whom she married July 2, 2010.
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Jacob J. Jamison
May 4, 2023
Jacob J. Jamison, 91, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, May 4th, at Providence Place, Pine Grove.
Born at home in Washington Township, PA on September 6, 1931, he was a son of the late Horace Jamison and Hattie (Kerschner) Jamison.
The last surviving member of his immediate family, he is...
Shirley L. (Coller) Emerich
May 4, 2023
Shirley L. Emerich, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, May 4th, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on December 2, 1936, she was a daughter of the late James N. & Sarah (Reichert) Coller.
She was the wife of Lawrence C. Emerich.
Shirley was last employed by...
The Reverend James J. Lofton
May 2, 2023
THE REVEREND JAMES J. LOFTON Pastor Emeritus, Sacred Heart Parish, New Philadelphia died at Geisinger Saint Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg on Tuesday, 2 May 2023. He was 88 years of age.
Born in Camden, New Jersey, Father Lofton is the son of the late Peter Lofton and Nellie (Mesevich) Lofton.
Father Lofton attended H. L. Bonsall...
Margaret A. A. Yoder
May 1, 2023
Margaret A. A. Yoder, 77, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, May 1st, at home.
Born in Reading on January 14, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Edward & Beatrice (Williams) Yoder.
Margaret was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School.
She had been employed as...
Commander James J. Haffey, Jr. Usnr (Ret.)
Apr 29, 2023
A live stream of the service can be accessed by visiting https://youtube.com/@geschwindtstabingas9614
Commander James J. Haffey Jr., USNR (Ret.) died unexpectedly Saturday, April 29, 2023 at home at the age of 74. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of James J. and Mary A. (Boyle) Haffey. He was raised in Schuylkill Haven and graduated from St....
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