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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Sandra L. (Roeder)  Frey

Sandra L. (Roeder) Frey

Feb 1, 2021

Sandra L. Frey, age 76, of Summit Station, passed away Monday, February 1 at her residence. Born in Pottsville on September 29, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harold C. And Helen E. (Weihe) Roeder. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1962 and then attended Empire Beauty School. She was employed by...

Albert O. Bittle

Albert O. Bittle

Jan 31, 2021

Albert O. Bittle, age 71, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, January 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital, East Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on July 14, 1949, he was a son of the late Albert O. Bittle, Sr. & Violet (Dallago) Bittle. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and Moravian College. Al was of the Protestant...

Josephine K. (Dallago)  Dubick

Josephine K. (Dallago) Dubick

Jan 30, 2021

Josephine K. Dubick, 90, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Saturday, January 30th, at home surrounded by her loving family.Born in Minersville on April 29, 1930, she was a daughter of the late David & Mary (Gallo) Dallago. She was the widow of John Dubick. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her...

Allen H. Neidlinger

Allen H. Neidlinger

Jan 28, 2021

Allen H. Neidlinger, 92, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away Thursday, January 28th, at Heatherwood Retirement Community, Honey Brook. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on December 31, 1928, he was a son of the late Harry C. & Sarah A. (Zimmerman) Neidlinger. He was the widower of Irene (Reed) Neidlinger. In addition to his parents and wife, Al is...

Philomena H. (Celio)  Pishock

Philomena H. (Celio) Pishock

Jan 27, 2021

Philomena H. Pishock, 102, formerly of Bridgeport, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 27th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Born in Bridgeport, PA on July 18, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Henry & Mary (Lombardo) Celio.

She was the widow of Charles Pishock.

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Lewis H. Lutz

Lewis H. Lutz

Jan 26, 2021

Lewis H. Lutz, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, at his residence. Born in Wayne Township,on January 18, 1940, a son of the late Marian (Reed) and Henry Lutz. He was a member of the first graduating class of Blue Mountain High School in 1957. He worked his whole life as a self employed farmer. Lewis...

Gerald L. Boyer

Gerald L. Boyer

Jan 26, 2021

Gerald L. Boyer, 77, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on May 23, 1943, he was a son of the late Lamar & Pauline (Gaydos) Boyer. He was the widower of Carol A. (Krause) Boyer; who passed away May 7, 2019. In addition to his parents and...

Dean F. Shade

Dean F. Shade

Jan 25, 2021

Dean F. Shade, 60, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, at his residence.

Born Dec. 9, 1960, in Reading, he was a son of the late Jane (Brown) and Charles Shade.

He was the husband of Tammy S. (Ahner) Shade. They celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary Sept. 19.

He attended Blue...

Marion A. (Schwartz)  Mcglinchey

Marion A. (Schwartz) Mcglinchey

Jan 24, 2021

Marion A. McGlinchey, 96, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Born April 18, 1924, in Schuylkill Haven, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Edna (Loy) Schwartz.

She was the widow of William J. McGlinchey.

In addition to...

David E. "Pop" Eckert

David E. "Pop" Eckert

Jan 20, 2021

David E. "Pop" Eckert, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, PA on December 5, 1941, he a son of the late Harry & Marion (Brennan) Eckert. He was the husband of Joann (James) Eckert. The couple celebrated 55 years on marriage on January 8th. He was employed as...

Melvin Milton "Mert" Miller

Melvin Milton "Mert" Miller

Jan 19, 2021

Melvin Milton "Mert" Miller, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 19th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 20, 1935, he was a son of the late Milton & Sally Miller. Mert was formerly employed as a truck driver by Argo Mills. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in...

Richard J. Hartman

Richard J. Hartman

Jan 18, 2021

Richard J. Hartman, 70, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, Feb. 15, 1950, he was a son of the late Grace (Witmer) and Charles Hartman.

He was the husband of Faye M.(Hubler) Hartman, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years of marriage on Feb. 7.

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Leroy H. Bressler, Jr.

Leroy H. Bressler, Jr.

Jan 17, 2021

Leroy H. Bressler, Jr., 82, of Llewellyn, passed away Sunday, January 17th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in Auburn, PA on July 7, 1938, a son of the late Kathryn (Lubold) and Leroy Bressler, Sr.

He was the husband of Janet L. (Tobias) Bressler.

He...

Paul L. Blankenhorn

Paul L. Blankenhorn

Jan 16, 2021

Paul L. Blankenhorn, Sr., 82, of South Manheim Twp., passed away Saturday, January 16th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in South Manheim Twp., on February 21, 1938, a son of the late Edith (Laubenstine) and Herman Blankenhorn.

He was the husband of Edna C. (Donton) Blankenhorn, they celebrated 62...

Mary Ann (Wisner)  Mccord Woomert

Mary Ann (Wisner) Mccord Woomert

Jan 14, 2021

Mary Ann (Tootie) McCord Woomert, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Schuylkill Haven. Born Sept. 30, 1922 Mary is the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Gallagher Wisner.She is the last survivor of her immediate family. She attended St. Ambrose and Schuylkill Haven Area Schools.She is a lifetime member of St. Ambrose R.C. Church,...

Frances T. Lofton

Frances T. Lofton

Jan 14, 2021

Frances T. Lofton, 89, passed away January 14th at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Born in Camden, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Peter M. & Nellie (Mesevich) Lofton.

In addition to her parents, Frances is also preceded in death by her sister, Rita V....

William T. Mills

William T. Mills

Jan 13, 2021

William T. Mills, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 13th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Washington DC on August 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Howard Mills & Katherine (Yocum) Mills Zimmerman.

He was the husband of Karen S. (Ryland) Mills.  The couple was...

Keith Barry Staller

Keith Barry Staller

Jan 12, 2021

Keith Barry Staller, 52, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on December 27, 1968, he was a son of Mary Louise (Hughes) Staller, of Frackville, and the late David Staller. In addition to his father, Keith is also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Brandi Pucci, and brothers:...

Barbara Ann (Croyle)  Shadler

Barbara Ann (Croyle) Shadler

Jan 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Shadler, 84, formerly of of Pine Grove, current resident of Seton Manor, Oriwgsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Heilwood, PA on September 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Gerald & Margaret (Altemus) Croyle. She was the wife of Clyde R. Shadler. Barbara was a graduate of...

June R. (Williard)  Sackett

June R. (Williard) Sackett

Jan 9, 2021

June R. Sackett, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, January 9th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Gratz, PA, on June 12, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Murray Williard. She was the widow of Charles R. Sackett, who died May 9, 1999. June retired from Hudson River Psychiatric Hospital, after more...