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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Dale G. Felker
Jan 14, 2025
Dale G. Felker, 76, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, January 14th, at Schuylkill Center. Born in Pottsville on March 14, 1948, he was the son of the late Evelyn M. (Steidle) and George A. Felker. After graduation from Pottsville Area High School in 1966, Dale attended Penn State University where he received his Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering. Dale...
John F. Visgarda, Iii
Jan 9, 2025
John F. Visgarda, III, 49, of Mertztown, PA, passed away Thursday, January 9th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on June 16, 1975, he was a son of Mary G. (Wallace) Visgarda Shulkitas, wife of Jospeh Shulkitas, of Minersville and the late John F. Visgarda, Jr.
He was in a...
Kevin "Pee Wee" Moyer
Jan 8, 2025
Kevin "Pee Wee' Moyer, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 8th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Pottsville on December 11, 1956, he was a son of the late Earl Moyer & Nancy (Sweigert) Brinich.
Married 42 years, he was the husband of...
Nancy L. Eister
Jan 4, 2025
Nancy L. Eister, 78, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Minersville on July 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Ounsconich) and Louis Stine. Nancy attended Minersville Area School District. She was of the Catholic faith. Nancy is survived by two sons; Theodore Eister, husband of June,...
Carl R. Broniman
Dec 31, 2024
Carl R. Broniman, 75, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, December 31st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Services are private at the convenience of family.
Connie Jane Koch
Dec 30, 2024
Connie Jane Koch, 68, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, December 30th, at Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her family. Born in Pottsville on September 25, 1956, she was the daughter of Jane (Moyer) Herring, wife of Thomas, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Warren Snyder. Connie was a 1974 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. She was...
Daniel E. Choplick
Dec 30, 2024
Daniel E. Choplick, 81, of Friedensburg, passed away Monday, December 30th, at home.
Born in Phoenixville, PA on March 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Caroline K. (Bucharski) and Charles M. Choplick.
Married 26 years, Daniel was the husband of Janine (Dippel) Choplick.
Daniel was a 1961 graduate of Coal...
Barry Lee Kercher
Dec 28, 2024
On December 28, 2024, the world sustained a terrible loss. Our family lost a son, a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a wonderful husband when Barry Lee Kercher left this world with his wife by his side and his children and grandchildren witnessing his transformation into one of God’s Angels. He was a resident of St. Luke’s Hospice...
Mary Lou (Shebakis) Allar
Dec 26, 2024
Mary Lou Allar, 81, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Thursday, December 26th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville, raised in Tremont, where she met and married her late husband of 53 years, Francis E. “Ted” Allar, her high school sweetheart. Born April 17, 1943,...
James Joseph George, Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
James Joseph George, Sr., 56, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, December 24th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on March 9, 1968, he was a son of Gloria (Motko) George, of Mar Lin, and Thomas George, husband of Linda, of Pottsville.
Married February 14, 2014, he was the husband of Jodi Lynn (Lafferty) George.
...
Michael Allen Andes, Sr.
Dec 21, 2024
Michael Allen Andes, Sr., 62, of Pottsville, PA passed away Saturday, December 21st, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center-Cedar Crest Campus, Allentown.
Born in Milford, CT on July 24, 1962, he was a son of Barbara (Saylor) Andes, Connecticut, and the late Eugene Andes, Sr.
Married in 2015, he was the husband...
Charles R. Fehr
Dec 17, 2024
Charles R. Fehr, 72, of Pine Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on August 15, 1952, he is the son of Katie (Gilbert) Fehr and the late Charles G. Fehr of Friedensburg.
Married 51 years, Charles was the husband of Sharon A. (Schaffer) Fehr.
Charles attended the Blue...
Charles B. Strause
Dec 15, 2024
Charles B. Strause, 86, of Shartlesville, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Laurel Center, Hamburg. Born in Lebanon on August 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Mary (Monahan) and Charles W. Strause. Charlie was the husband of Marie J. (Kruppenbach) Strause to whom he was married 17 years. He attended Pottsville Area High School. Known as...
Mark C. Henning
Dec 12, 2024
Mark C. Henning, 57, of Shamokin, passed away Thursday, December 12th, at home. Mark was born in Rockaway Beach, NY on January 12, 1967, a son of Richard G. & Janice A. (Francis) Henning, of Schuylkill Haven. He was the husband of Jennifer L. (Weller) Henning, of Bloomsburg. Mark was a graduate of Warwick High School, New York. He...
Elaine I. (Evely) Dixon
Dec 11, 2024
Elaine I. Dixon, 82, of Pottsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 11th.
She was born in Pottsville on September 4, 1942.
She was the widow of Leonard G. Dixon, Sr.
Elaine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, & St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville.
She retired...
Heather Lynne Weller
Dec 2, 2024
Heather Lynne Weller, 36, of Minersville, passed away Monday, December 2nd. Born in Pottsville on January 4, 1988, she was a daughter of Mark & Lori (Kohr) Weller. She is also survived by her children: Azuri & Akira, sisters: Markea & Marcea, significant other, Karl Houtz, maternal grandparents: Emma & Larry Kohr, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, & nephews. Heather...
Henry Joseph Mongrain
Dec 2, 2024
Henry Joseph Mongrain passed away peacefully at his home in Orwigsburg, PA, on December 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Burke) Mongrain; children, Noel, Allyson and Mark; their spouses, Kimberly, John and Stacy, and six grandchildren: Gabriella, Grace, William, Patrick, Stella and Anastasia.
Born on April 30, 1945 in Buck Mountain, PA, Henry was...
Iris B. (Houser) Weller
Dec 1, 2024
Iris B. Weller, 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at home. Born in Ringtown on April 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Darvin & Winifred (Reigle) Houser. She was the widow of Victor Francis Weller, Jr. Iris is also preceded in death by her brothers, William, & Furn Fuhrman, & great-granddaughter, Kajia. She was...
Tracy L. (Lewis) Jansson
Nov 19, 2024
Tracy L. Jansson, 60, of Hershey, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey, surrounded by her husband and daughter.
Born in Pottsville on June 30, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Eugene R. & Jeanette (Hardy) Lewis.
Together 10 years, Tracy was the loving wife of Frank A. Palmieri....
Marie E. (Frankenstine) Caruano
Nov 17, 2024
Marie E. Caruano, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, November 17th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. Born in Pottsville on May 24, 1929, she was a daughter of the late William & Eleanor (Edden) Frankenstine. She was the widow of Francis "Chick" Caruano who preceded her in death February 27, 2003. In addition to her parents...
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