Obituaries

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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Thomas Clark Keefer

Thomas Clark Keefer

Feb 21, 2025

After 59 years of joy filled, purposeful, and God-honoring life, Thomas Clark Keefer, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away February 21st at Geisinger St. Luke’s in Orwigsburg. He was surrounded by family and friends throughout his final moments, when he was welcomed home into the loving and everlasting arms of Jesus Christ. Born in Pottsville on June 8, 1965, Tom...

William T. "Willy" Moyer

William T. "Willy" Moyer

Feb 17, 2025

William T. "Willy" Moyer, 71, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, February 17th, at home. Born in Pottsville on October 31, 1953, he was the son of the late Anna (Vernicky) and William H. Moyer. Married 46 years, Willy was the husband of Patricia Shirley Ann (Lehman) Moyer. Willy graduated from Blue Mountain High School. He served in the U.S....

William A. Quinter

William A. Quinter

Feb 17, 2025

William Albert Quinter, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, February 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on December 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Shuey) and Carlton Quinter.

Married for 37 years, Bill was the husband of Sandy (Schaeffer) Quinter.

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George G. Hall

George G. Hall

Feb 16, 2025

George G. Hall, 69, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, February 16th, at home.

Born in Long Island, NY on February 3, 1956, he was the son of the late Jacqueline (Moore) and George Hall.

Married 33 years, George was the widower of Janet Hall.

George is survived by his companion, Sharon Skrobak.

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Linda J. Schwartz

Linda J. Schwartz

Feb 13, 2025

Linda J. Schwartz, age 83, of the Friedensburg area passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg. Her late parents were Paul J. Schwartz, Sr. & Vera (Lutz) Schwartz. Linda was born at home on the family farm, June 24, 1941. She had two older siblings, Ina Mae Luckenbill & Paul Schwartz, Jr. and...

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Clark

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Clark

Feb 13, 2025

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Clark, 67, of Pottsville, passed away on Thursday, February 13th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on August 8th, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Anna Mae (Heffner) and Charles Powanda, Sr.

Cindy was the widow of Gerard F. Clark.

She was a 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High...

Adeline A. Salak

Adeline A. Salak

Feb 10, 2025

Adeline A. Salak, 94, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, February 10th, at Schuylkill Center. Born in Pottsville on May 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Petrusky)  and Enoch Musalavage. Adeline was the widow of Jerome F. Salak, Sr., who passed away in 2011. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Adeline...

Carol A. Hoppes Kutash

Carol A. Hoppes Kutash

Feb 9, 2025

Carol A. Hoppes Kutash, 80, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 9th, at her son, Check’s residence. Born in Cressona on February 11, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Avril Geist. In addition to her mother, Carol was also preceded in death by her first husband, Darwin Hoppes, Sr., second husband, Frank Kutash, and grandson,...

Mary Evelyn Zambo

Mary Evelyn Zambo

Feb 9, 2025

Mary Evelyn Zambo passed away on February 9, 2025, in Pottsville surrounded by family and friends.

Born on July 8, 1939, in Pottsville to the late Leonard and Mary (Sninski) Yenilaitus. She was a 1957 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. As a young adult, she had been a radio announcer for a local station. After that,...

Michael D. Rollman

Michael D. Rollman

Feb 9, 2025

Michael D. Rollman, 37, of Landingville, passed away Sunday, February 9th, at home. Born in Reading on October 3, 1987, he was a son of Mary (Fick) Rollman-Conroy, wife of Brett, of Douglassville and the late Michael David Rollman. Together 14 years, Michael was the companion of Brianna Anderson. He was a 2006 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School,...

Carol Christine (Pepper)  Stock

Carol Christine (Pepper) Stock

Feb 6, 2025

Carol Christine Stock, 81, of Summit Station, passed away Thursday, February 6th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Pottsville on September 24, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. & Thelma C. (Thomas) Pepper.

Married 48 years, she was the wife of Joseph W. Stock.

Carol was a...

Rose Elaine (Lentini)  Falco

Rose Elaine (Lentini) Falco

Feb 5, 2025

Rose Elaine Falco, 81, formerly of Mamaroneck, NY and Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away at her residence in Lake Wynonah, PA, on Wednesday, February 5th, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Manhattan, NY on October 10, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Catherine (Bosco) Lentini. Married 55 years, Rose was the loving...

Ida Fay (Reber)  Wildermuth

Ida Fay (Reber) Wildermuth

Feb 4, 2025

Ida Fay (Reber) Wildermuth, 91, formerly of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, at Providence Place, Pottsville, where she had been a resident. Born in Cressona on December 9, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Clayton E. & Alma (Herring) Reber. Proudly married nearly 72 years, she was the loving wife of Ray A. Wildermuth. Ida was...

Paul Douglas Kell

Paul Douglas Kell

Jan 24, 2025

Paul Douglas Kell, 69, of Auburn, passed away Friday, January 24th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Millville, NJ on December 25, 1955, he was a son of Catherine (Fallows) Kell, of Florida, and the late Paul H. Kell.

Married 23 years, Paul was the husband of Cindy M....

Gary Grant Baver

Gary Grant Baver

Jan 21, 2025

Gary Grant Baver, Sr., 78, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, at home after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Born in Auburn on January 17, 1947, he was the son of the late Laura (Mengel) and Grant Baver. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He served in the National Guard. Gary was a railroad...

Robert L. Rice

Robert L. Rice

Jan 20, 2025

Robert L. Rice, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, January 20th, at Luther Ridge, Pottsville.

Born in Sellersville, PA on August 17, 1942, he was a son of the late Jacob & Nora (Alderfer) Rice.

Married 60 years, he was the husband of Ruth E. (Teuscher) Rice.

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Herbert G. Dewitt

Herbert G. Dewitt

Jan 20, 2025

Herbert G. DeWitt, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, at home. Born in Pottsville on October 18, 1938, he was the son of the late Arlene (Wolfe) and Herbert G. DeWitt, Sr. Herbert was the widower of Ruth M. DeWitt. He served in the U.S. Navy. Herbert is survived by daughters, Sherry, wife of Jeff Kline, of...

Doreen E. (Dierwechter)  Zimmerman

Doreen E. (Dierwechter) Zimmerman

Jan 18, 2025

Doreen E. Zimmerman, 83, of North Manheim Township passed away Saturday, January 18th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on May 18, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Clarence F. & Dora L. (Schappell) Dierwechter.

Married 38 years, Doreen was the widow...

Edith Lorraine (Smith)  Houtz

Edith Lorraine (Smith) Houtz

Jan 18, 2025

Our dear Mother, Edith Lorraine Smith Houtz sadly passed away on January 18, 2025 at St. Luke’s Geisinger Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA at the age of 97. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her children offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. Edith was a beloved figure of Deiberts Valley Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA since...

Barbara (Hampford)  Devlin

Barbara (Hampford) Devlin

Jan 15, 2025

Barbara Hampford Devlin, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Cumbola, passed away Wednesday, January 15th, at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeak Medical Center, Bel Air, MD, with her family by her side.

Born in Pottsville on October 3, 1933, she was a daughter of the late James & Barbara (Neider) Hampford.

Married 44 years, she...

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