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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Gerry Lee Miller

Gerry Lee Miller

Mar 19, 2021

Gerry Lee Miller, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, March 19th, at Seton Manor, Schuylkill County.

Born in Reading, on November 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Beryl (Martin) and John M. Miller, Sr. She was the widow of Richard R. Anderson.

She was a graduate of Reading High and was an alloy identifier...

Carol J. Snyder

Carol J. Snyder

Mar 17, 2021

Carol J. Snyder, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away March 17th at home.

Born in Pottsville on April 26, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Pasquel & Maria (Saldana) Hernandez. She was the wife of Luther Ernest Snyder. Carol was a graduate of St. Clair High School. She was employed as a secretary at Gilberton...

Stephanie Jean Gerhard

Stephanie Jean Gerhard

Mar 17, 2021

Stephanie Jean Gerhard, 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, March 17th, at Carolyn's House-Hospice of Central PA, Harrisburg. Born in Pottsville on December 17, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Edwin A. "Pete" & Jean R. (Felty) Gerhard. Stephanie was a 1972 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School; and a 1976 graduate of Penn State University,...

Phyllis M. Noll

Phyllis M. Noll

Mar 9, 2021

Phyllis M. Noll, 89, of North Manheim Township, passed away Tuesday, March 9th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on June 30, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Francis & Grace (Gaumer) Schaeffer. She was the widow of Kenneth L. Noll. Phyllis was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. She also belonged...

Michael A. Cavadini

Michael A. Cavadini

Mar 6, 2021

Michael A. Cavadini, 60, of Auburn, PA, passed away Saturday, March 6th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Cliffwood Beach, NJ on August 17, 1960, he was a son of the late Angelo & Mary (D'Alessio) Cavadini. He was the husband of Sherry L. (Budis) Cavadini. In addition to his parents, Mike is also preceded in death by...

Samuel R. Bebelheimer

Samuel R. Bebelheimer

Mar 5, 2021

Samuel R. Bebelheimer, 81, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, March 5th, at his home in Pottsville.

Born in Port Carbon on December 31, 1939, he was a son of the late John & Marion (Wessner) Bebelheimer.

He was the widower of Barbara (Ruppert) Bebelheimer, who passed away in 2005.

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Constance M. Long

Constance M. Long

Feb 28, 2021

Constance M. "Connie" Long, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born Sept. 28, 1944, in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Clifford B. and Mary A. (Runkewich) Bixler.

She was the wife of Bruce D. Long, whom she married in 1978.

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Sharon Ann (Blankenhorn)  Koch

Sharon Ann (Blankenhorn) Koch

Feb 28, 2021

Sharon Ann Koch, 64, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, February 28th, at her residence. Born in Pottsville, on November 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Edith (Laubenstine) and Herman Blankenhorn. She was the wife of Keith P. Koch. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was employed at the Blue Mountain Middle School as...

Warren H. "Mickey" Bradley

Warren H. "Mickey" Bradley

Feb 28, 2021

Warren H. (Mickey) Bradley of Providence Place, passed away on February 28, 2021 at the Green Valley Nursing Home Pottsville, PA.  He was born on June 28, 1925 in Lynbrook, NY to Benjamin and Helen Bradley.

After returning from WWII, where he served in the navy and saw action in the South Pacific, he married Betty Jane...

Lisa A. Prettyman

Lisa A. Prettyman

Feb 26, 2021

Lisa A. Prettyman, 58, of Middletown, DE passed away Friday, February 26th, at her mother's residence in Pine Grove. Born in Pine Grove,on November 9, 1962, a daughter of Ruth (Heffner) Barbetta wife of Richard, Pine Grove and Dave Moyer, Schuylkill Haven. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and then attended Bloomsburg University where she got...

James L. Mckeone

James L. Mckeone

Feb 22, 2021

James L. "Jim" McKeone, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, February 22nd, at his residence. Born in Pottsville,on March 6, 1942, a son of the late Margaret (Reber) and LeonardMcKeone. He was the husband of Allana M. (Nagle) McKeone. Jim was a graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School. He was the owner and founder of Plain N' Fancy...

Paul J. Bedway

Paul J. Bedway

Feb 21, 2021

Paul J. Bedway, Sr., 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 21st, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Pottsville on November 7, 1939, he was a son of the late Charles Bedway, Sr. & Wilhelmina (Szilier) Bedway. He was the husband of Margaret F. (Forbes) Bedway. Paul was a graduate of Pottsville...

Patricia Ann Stackfleth

Patricia Ann Stackfleth

Feb 15, 2021

Patricia Ann Stackfleth, 63, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 15th, 2021. Patricia Ann Stackfleth was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 12th, 1957, to parents Mary Patricia Schanne and William E. Stackfleth. Both Navy veterans, Mary proudly served as a nurses aid in the Navy Reserve...

Laura May (Pugh)  Reisenwitz

Laura May (Pugh) Reisenwitz

Feb 14, 2021

Laura May Reisenwitz, 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, February 14th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA on December 9, 1959, she was a daughter of George E. Pugh, Sr., of East Stroudsburg, PA, and the late Sandra (Thek) Pugh. She was married to David William Reisenwitz.The couple shared 36 years of marriage together. In...

William R. "Hic" Schmitt

William R. "Hic" Schmitt

Feb 13, 2021

William R. "Hic" Schmitt, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Feb. 13, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Oct. 24, 1934, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Albert Schmitt Sr. and Elizabeth (Rosenberger) Schmitt. He was preceded by his wife of 31 years, Veronica (Barone) Schmitt.

He was employed...

Jacques R. Ebling

Jacques R. Ebling

Feb 13, 2021

Jacques R. Ebling, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.

Born Sept. 18, 1932, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Dorothy (Moyer) and Clayton Ebling.

He was the husband of Verna M. (Trumbo) Ebling.

Jack was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School,...

Philip J. Swavely

Philip J. Swavely

Feb 11, 2021

Philip J. Swavely, 47, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, February 11th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Reading on March 6, 1973, he was a son of Irene (Nuss) Swavely Metz, and Paul Swavely. Philip was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School; and earned an Associate's Degree in Computer Technology from Berks Technical Institute. He had been...

Dorothy M. (Hauntsman)  Dailey

Dorothy M. (Hauntsman) Dailey

Feb 9, 2021

Dorothy M. Dailey, 78, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 9th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in East Pensauken, NJ on June 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Frederick & Frances Josephine (Cendrowski) Hauntsman. She was the widow of James Victor Dailey, Sr. In addition to her parents...

Gary Lamar Schaeffer, Jr.

Gary Lamar Schaeffer, Jr.

Feb 5, 2021

MSG Gary Lamar Schaeffer, Jr., 52, of New Ringgold, passed away Friday, February 5th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Pottsville,on July 20, 1968, a son of Gary L. Schaeffer, Sr., of Middleport and the late Sandra (Gradwell) Schaeffer. Garywas a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and graduated in 1986. He then enlisted in the 1068 th ...

Sharen S. (Reedy)  Leymeister

Sharen S. (Reedy) Leymeister

Feb 2, 2021

Sharen S. Leymeister, 73, of Auburn, passed away February 2nd, at home. Born in Pottsville on May 27, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Norma (Shomper) Reedy. She was the widow of Gene C. Leymeister, Sr. Sharen was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Auburn....