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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Adam Gamrak, Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
Adam Gamrak, Jr., 38, of North Manheim Township, PA, lost his battle with addiction on February 22nd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, after his heart stopped beating after being tased. Sometimes in life we can't explain the way things are, something we are born for, something special we have.We watch our children grow and love them.That first mistake...
Robert Edwards
Feb 16, 2020
Robert A. Edwards, 69, of Summit Station, passed away Sunday, February 16th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, on March 21, 1950, a son of Robert W. Edwards and the late Helen (Fessler) Edwards. He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Moyer) Edwards. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Summer Hill, Auburn,...
Jean J. (Lipinsky) Mintz
Feb 15, 2020
Jean J. Mintz, 98, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, February 15th, at Green Valley Nursing Home, Pitman, PA. Jean was born in Minersville, PA on October 5, 1921, a daughter of the late Mary and Stephen Lipinsky. She was the widow of WalterJ. Mintz who died December 23, 2000. In addition to her parents and husband, Jean is also...
Gertrude A. (Bottiglier) Skibiel
Feb 13, 2020
Gertrude A. "Gertie" Skibiel, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, at Reading Hospital, West Reading. Born Aug. 28, 1933, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Laura (Cooch) Bottiglier. She was married for 67 years to the love of her life, Francis J. Skibiel Sr. Gertie was a 1951 graduate of Schuylkill...
Eldora H. Seaman
Feb 12, 2020
Eldora H. Seaman, 96, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, PA, where she had been a resident.
Born in Pottsville, PA on September 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Eva (Loy) Fidler. She was raised by the late William & Katie (Schaeffer) Loy.
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Henry C. Buzza, Jr.
Feb 10, 2020
Henry C. Buzza, Jr., 61, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, February 10th, at his residence. Born in Allentown, PA on April 15, 1958, he was a son of the late Henry C. Buzza, Sr. & Beth I. (Speidel) Buzza. He recently celebrated 32 years of marriage to his loving wife, Barbara G. (Sock) Buzza, who survives him....
Hazel Kathryn (Maurer) Minnich
Feb 4, 2020
Hazel Kathryn Maurer Minnich, age 93, formerly of Wayne Township, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, surrounded by her daughters, Jane and Janet. She was born in Ashland, PA, on April 7, 1926. She was one of twelve children born to Charles and Dora Maurer.Her siblings included Elmer, Warren, Alvin, Lottie, John, Ralph, George, Alma,...
Ronald T. Rountree
Feb 3, 2020
Ronald T. Rountree, 79, Cressona, PA passed away at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Ron loved the Lord, and went home to be with his Savior, Monday, February 3, 2020. He will be remembered as a Man of God, dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Born in Pine Grove, PA on November 24, 1940, he was a son...
Mary M. Marberger
Feb 1, 2020
Mary M. Marberger, 90, of Cressona, passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in Friedensburg on June 8, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Mabel (Berger)Marberger. Mary attended Cressona schools. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona, where she had been...
Linda L. (Kelchner) Houser
Feb 1, 2020
Linda L. Houser, 76, formerly of Pottsville, PA, and Cape May, NJ, passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Providence Place of Dover (York), Dover, PA, where she had been a resident.
Born in Bloomsburg, PA on July 16, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Leroy & Imelda (Robinson) Kelchner.
She was the widow...
M. Jean (Shoener) Luckenbill
Jan 29, 2020
M. Jean Luckenbill
M. Jean Luckenbill, 94, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, at Seton Manor.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, on August 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Mary (Lengle) and Carl Shoener.
She was the widow of Stanley M. Luckenbill, Sr., who passed away in 2011.
She was...
Mildred (Seltzer) Shappell
Jan 29, 2020
Mildred Shappell, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in New Ringgold on November 6, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John & Mildred (Sterner) Seltzer. She was the widow of Cyril Shappell, who passed away January 18, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also...
Abija Estere (Kenins) Rubenis Vents
Jan 29, 2020
Abija Estere Rubenis Vents, 88, of Lake Wynonah, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th at home.
Born in Riga, Latvia on May 15, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Karlis & Lidija (Lemane) Kenins.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband, Gvido Rubenis, in...
Robert W. Gray, Jr.
Jan 23, 2020
Robert W. Gray, Jr., 86, of Pottsville, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23rd, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Richwood, WV on August 9, 1933, he was a son of the late Robert W. Gray, Sr. & Mabel E. (McClure) Gray. He was the widower...
George B. Kilmer, Jr.
Jan 22, 2020
George B. "Sippy" Kilmer, Jr.
George B. "Sippy" Kilmer, Jr., 90, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, at his residence.
Born in Auburn, on March 25, 1929, a son of the late Arvella Mae (Dewald) and George B. Kilmer.
He was the husband of Elaine (Brommer)...
Debra A. (Zimmerman) Kramer
Jan 20, 2020
Debra A. Kramer, 62, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Monday, January 20th, at home. Born in Minersville, PA, on December 15, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Annie (Long) Zimmerman. She was the widow of Wilton Ross Kramer. In addition to her parent and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers: Craig,...
Geraldine M. (Clocker) Hartranft
Jan 16, 2020
Geraldine Mildred Hartranft, 89, passed away Thursday, January 16th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, PA, where she had been a resident. Born in Pottsville, PA on April 8, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Alice (Millinger) Clocker. She was the widow of Kenneth R. Hartranft, her loving husband of 64 years. In addition to her parents...
Dale W. Ferrier
Jan 16, 2020
Dale W. Ferrier, 96, of Cressona, died Thursday, January 16th, at Lebanon Valley Home, Annville, PA. Dale was born in DuBois, PA on June 12, 1923, a son of the late Ora (Walk) and William Ferrier. He was the husband of Betty I. (Heberling) Ferrier, to whom he was married 70 years. Dale was a graduate of Cressona High...
Lois J. (Snyder) Bobby
Jan 15, 2020
Lois J. Bobby, 71, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 15th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg , where she had been a resident.
Born on September 15, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Charles C. & Martha (McElwee) Snyder. She was the widow of James Bobby, who passed away in 1992. In addition to...
Charles W. Bickleman
Jan 15, 2020
Charles W. Bickleman, 86, of Pottsville, passed away January 15, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville. He is survived by a daughter, son-in-law, son, and grandchildren. Private graveside services will be conducted at the family's convenience.
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