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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Herbert John Steinert

Herbert John Steinert

Aug 13, 2019

Herbert John Steinert, 89, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 13th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Reading, PA on June 1, 1930, he was a son of the late Arthur & Hildagarde (Knoffel) Steinert.

He was the husband of Mary Ann (Bachert) Steinert.  The couple was married April 2, 1950.

In addition...

Timothy J. Jenkins

Timothy J. Jenkins

Aug 12, 2019

Timothy J. Jenkins, 55, of North Manheim Township passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12th in the comfort of his home with his wife and best friend by his side.

Born in Pottsville on June 13, 1964, Tim was a son of Sylvia Reed, Friedensburg, and Merlyn Jenkins, Oley. He was the loving husband of...

Frank A. Barone

Frank A. Barone

Aug 11, 2019

Frank A. Barone, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on June 20, 1929, he was a son of the late James & Florence (Romano) Barone.

He was the widower of Ann (Horan) Barone, who passed away in 2011.

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Lyle Harold "Skip" Laubenstine

Lyle Harold "Skip" Laubenstine

Aug 10, 2019

Lyle Harold "Skip" Laubenstine, 83, of Wayne Township, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, at home. Born in Wayne Township, March 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Harold and Ruth (Hain) Laubenstine. He was the loving husband of Irene Grissett Laubenstine. The couple would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on Aug. 21. Skip was a graduate...

Louise M. (Moyer)  Peiffer

Louise M. (Moyer) Peiffer

Aug 6, 2019

Louise M. Peiffer, 85, of Summit Station, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, at her daughter's residence. Born in Saint Clair, on Nov. 26, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Ellen (Shank) Moyer. Louise was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School; and was formerly employed as a presser at local textile factories. She was...

Theresa M. Vitelli

Theresa M. Vitelli

Jul 30, 2019

Theresa M. Vitelli, 81, of West Lawn, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 30th, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born in Landingville, PA on March 13, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Carmen & Mildred (Whalen) Vitelli.

Terri was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, where she participated as a majorette.  ...

Francis J. Klosinski

Francis J. Klosinski

Jul 29, 2019

Francis J. "Frank" Klosinski, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, July 29th, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 28, 1930, he was a son of the late Francis A. & Elizabeth (Kepko) Klosinski.

Frank was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill...

Dale E. Hillbish

Dale E. Hillbish

Jul 24, 2019

Dale E. Hillbish, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 24, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on Aug. 29, 1942, he was a son of the late Alma Aregood and Harry Hillbish. He was the husband of Wanda V. Hillbish. He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rainbow Hose Company and the Northward Social Club, all...

Florence "Mae" (Edwards)  Peiffer

Florence "Mae" (Edwards) Peiffer

Jul 18, 2019

Florence "Mae" Peiffer, 90, of Summit Station, passed away Thursday, July 18th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Philadelphia on May 9, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Ruth (Thomson) Edwards.

She was the widow of Russell L. Peiffer, who passed away on December 24, 2016.

In addition to...

Douglas James Daniluk

Douglas James Daniluk

Jul 16, 2019

Douglas James Daniluk, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., formerly of Perry Twp., Canton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Born in Canton, OH on August 13, 1961, he was a son of Maxine (Troxell) Daniluk and the late Paul Daniluk.

Doug was a graduate of Perry Local High School, Massillon, OH, Class of...

Andrew Mollick

Andrew Mollick

Jul 14, 2019

Andrew Mollick, 90, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on January 1, 1929, he was a son of the late Jacob & Pearl Mollick.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman...

Florence M. (Polansky)  Cremia

Florence M. (Polansky) Cremia

Jul 4, 2019

Florence M. Cremia, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, July 4, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Cumbola, May 23, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Mary and Thomas Polansky. She was a graduate of Blythe Township High School. She was the wife of Andrew J. Cremia. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. She...

Nicholas Winter

Nicholas Winter

Jun 29, 2019

Nicholas Winter Sr. Age 56, passed away June 29, 2019.He is the son of Irene Liptok Hart her husband Albert Hart, and the late Joseph Winter.He is survived by his beloved wife Lisa Thomas Winter of 38 years. He was the loving father of four children: Lisa Marie Winter, Nicole Winter Buglino married to Nicholas Buglino, Jennifer Winter Muldowney...

Nicholas Jacob Winter

Nicholas Jacob Winter

Jun 29, 2019

Nicholas Jacob Winter, 26, passed away too soon, June 29, 2019. He is the son of Lisa Ann Winter and the late Nicholas Winter of Auburn. He is survived by three sisters, Lisa M. Winter, Nicole Buglino married to Nicholas, Jennifer Muldowney, married to Shea. He is survived by his beloved nieces, Kaylee and Kara Buglino and nephews, Gabriel,...

Janice A. (Eckert)  Webber

Janice A. (Eckert) Webber

Jun 23, 2019

Janice A. Webber, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 23, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, Nov. 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Marion Brennan and Harry Eckert. She was the wife of Paul G. Webber. She retired from HL Miller and Son, and also worked for Bill's Produce. She was preceded...

Whitney Maleeca Lyn Boyer

Whitney Maleeca Lyn Boyer

Jun 17, 2019

Whitney Maleeca Lyn Boyer, 25, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Cressona, passed away Monday, June 17th, in East Pittsburgh, PA.

Born in Lancaster, PA on November 4, 1993, she was a daughter of Larry M. Boyer, Sr. and Linda C. (Fisher) Boyer, of Cressona.

Whitney graduated from Hazleton High School in 2012; and Penn State...

Janice Naftzinger

Janice Naftzinger

Jun 15, 2019

Janice Naftzinger, 82, of Schuylkill Haven , passed away Saturday, June 15th, peacefully, at her son's residence, Friedensburg.

Janice was born in Lebanon, PA on February 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Josephine (Miller) and Mervin Keller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Rosalie, and brother Joel.

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Stanley E. Pogirski

Stanley E. Pogirski

Jun 14, 2019

Stanley E. Pogirski, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, June 14, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Primrose, on Sept. 24, 1942, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen Gonglewski Pogirski. He was the widower of Natalie Rosenfeld Pogirski. He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven....

Kathleen C. (Rhein)  Lehman

Kathleen C. (Rhein) Lehman

Jun 11, 2019

Kathleen C. Rhein Lehman, 85, of Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, June 11, at Desert Winds Assisted Living, Peoria. Born in Schuylkill Haven, June 12, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Floyed E. and June M. Fetter Rhein. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1951, and Ford School...

William H. Lombel

William H. Lombel

Jun 11, 2019

William H. Lombel, 90, of Mar Lin, PA, passed away June 11th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, PA on May 30, 1929, he was a son of the late William & Dorothy (Medler) Lombel.

He was the widower of Ruth Eleanor (Yost) Lombel.

William had been employed as a self-employed contractor....