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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Phyllis D. (Quillen) Krause
Jul 3, 2022
Phyllis D. Krause, 84, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, July 3rd, at her residence.
Born in Oxford, on December 2, 1937, a daughter of John and Stella Elizabeth (Reynolds) Quillen.
She was the widow of Albert Carl Krause, Jr. who passed away in November 12, 2021.
She...
Shane M. Frank, Sr.
Jul 3, 2022
Shane M. Frank, Sr., 59, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, July 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on September 19, 1962, he was the son of the late Peggy (Kelly) Frank and Jerry Frank husband of Jane, of Pottsville. Shane graduated from Blue Mountain High School in 1980. He then worked as a machinist...
Elaine Ruth (Harker) Hess
Jul 3, 2022
Elaine R. Hess, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, July 3rd, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove. Born in St. Benedict on December 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late and Ira Phillip Harker & Matilda Gertrude McKinney Harker. She was the widow of Sanford H. Hess. Elaine graduated from Conemaugh Township High School, Somerset...
David Hutchinson
Jun 29, 2022
David Hutchinson, 40, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, June 29th, at his residence. Born in Williamsport on October 9, 1981, he was the son of Gary Hutchinson and the late Susan (Nancarrow) Hutchinson, of South Williamsport. He was the husband of Megan (Woltz) Hutchinson. They were high school sweethearts and celebrated 17 years of marriage on June 25th. He...
George Elo
Jun 27, 2022
George Elo, 94, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 27th, in Pottsville. Born in Saint Clair, on June 2, 1928, he was the son of the late Anna (Marcosky) and John Elo. George served in the U.S. Marines as a Corporal. He worked as a machinist for 50 years at Yoder's Machine Shop, and was a member of...
Nancy Jane Heffner
Jun 25, 2022
Nancy J. Heffner, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 25th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
Nancy was born in Pottsville on November 5, 1936, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Gable) and ElwoodDavis.
She was the widow of Ray Heffner.
Nancy graduated from Pottsville High School in 1955. After graduation,...
Claude E. "Bud" Readinger
Jun 18, 2022
Claude E. "Bud" Readinger, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 18th, at Lehigh Valley Hospice.
Born in Pottsville on January 22nd, 1943, he was the son of the late Anna (Kissinger) and Claude Readinger.
Bud was the widower of Carol (Trumbo) Readinger.
He graduated from Schuylkill Haven high school and later...
Linda Ann (Koperna) Bryden
Jun 10, 2022
Linda Ann Bryden, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, June 10, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born Feb. 5, 1947, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Eula Mae Florence (Dennis) Koperna, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Andrew David Koperna.
She was the widow of John Charles Bryden, her husband of 51 years....
Robert R. Gordon
Jun 5, 2022
Robert R. Gordon, 92, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday at Seton Manor, where he resided. Born on March 10th, 1930, he was the son of the late Francis & Elmira (Hughes) Gordon. He was the widower of Jeanne L. (Krause) Gordon with whom he shared nearly 68 years of marriage. Robert was a member of the First...
Leslie N. (Darosa) Gingrich
Jun 4, 2022
Leslie N. Gingrich, 50, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, June 4th. Born in Hanford, California on August 16, 1971, a daughter of the late Debra (Shatz) and Leonel DaRosa. After graduating high school in California, Leslie was a homemaker for most of her life. Leslie loved riding her Harley Davidson and spending time at the Blue Mountain Fishing Lakes...
Erna Rose (Karle) Beck
May 30, 2022
Erna Rosa Beck, 86, of Ridge Road, Orwigsburg, passed away at Seton Manor Nursing Home on May 30, 2022. Born on April 30, 1936, in Freiburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Elsa (Disch) Karle and Otto Karle. She was one of eight children. She was married (66 years) & preceded in death by her loving husband,...
Cory W. Adams
May 30, 2022
Cory W. Adams, 51, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Monday, May 30th, at home.
Born in Pottsville, on February 1, 1971, a son of Donna (Lengle) Adams, of Schuylkill Haven.
He was the husband of Terri (Matthias) Adams.
Cory was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1989 and was employed...
Alice I. Marberger
May 29, 2022
Alice I. Marberger, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, May 29th, at Seton Manor, where she was a resident.
Born in Friedensburg, on June 8, 1929, a daughter of the late Mable (Berger) and Charles Marberger.
She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona and the Cressona American Legion Ladies Auxiliary....
Katherine Yulick
May 25, 2022
Katherine Yulick, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, May 25th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Brommerstown Valley, on September 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Helen and Alexander Yulich.
In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her 13 brothers and sisters.
She was employed...
E. Virginia (Files) Hoffman
May 22, 2022
Edith Virginia "Ginny" Files Hoffman, 93, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, May 22, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville, where she resided.
A daughter of the late Roy Thomas and Opal Mage (Reisinger) Files, Ginny was born May 4, 1929, and lived the early years of her life in Wiley Ford, W.Va. As a child...
Kathleen J. (Houchek) Witman
May 22, 2022
Kathleen J. Witman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, May 22nd, at her residence.
Born in Pottsville on April 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Tengeres) and Michael Houchek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Jack" Witman, on June 29, 2020; and a brother, Mitchell Houchek, on...
Thomas Earl Geary
May 15, 2022
Thomas Earl Geary, 77, of Southport, FL, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, May 15th, at his residence in Florida.
Born in Pottsville, on May 25, 1944, a son of the late Anna Miller and Earl Geary.
Tom was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. He was employed by Merrick Industries, Inc. as...
Joan G. (Gerber) Lenhart
May 14, 2022
Joan G. Lenhart, 86, of Auburn, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and friends. Born in Pottsville on June 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Helen (Carter) Gerber. She was the widow of Clifford Lenhart, who passed away December 22, 2015. Joan was a 1953 Pottsville High School graduate. She...
William A. Jones
May 11, 2022
William A. Jones, 84, of McKeansburg, passed away Wednesday at his residence.
Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late William R. and Evelyn (Eyer) Jones.
He was the husband of Pauline (Bartashus) Jones.
William was a member of Christ Church, McKeansburg.
He was a Blue Mountain graduate, Class...
Joan V. (Yocum) Harig
May 10, 2022
Joan V. Harig, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Saint Clair, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Rose (Kilpatrick) Yocum.
She was the widow of Howard Paul Harig Sr.
She was a homemaker most of her life.
In addition to...
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