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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Samantha L. (Drey) Solomon
Jun 4, 2019
Samantha L. Solomon, 46, of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, June 4, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Care Center, Shenandoah. Born in Pottsville, June 24, 1972, she was a daughter of Ray Drey, husband of Jean, of Schuylkill Haven, and the late Carole Louise Moyer Drey. She was the wife of Kenneth D. Solomon Jr. Sam was a graduate...
Karen F. (Bensinger) Wink
Jun 2, 2019
Karen F. Wink, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 2nd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on July 8, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Norman Bensinger, and Ellen (Yohe) Bensinger Fessler.
She shared 52 years of marriage with her husband, Ernest V. Wink.
Karen was a graduate...
Louise C. (Erwin) Cromis
Jun 1, 2019
Louise C. Cromis, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, June 1st, at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia on July 28, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Stella M. (Reed) Erwin.
She was the widow of Dean F. Cromis, who passed away June 2, 2006.
Louise was a graduate of...
Ruth Louise (Steffy) Macduff
May 30, 2019
Ruth Louise MacDuff, 76, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Thursday, May 30, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, Oct. 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Ruth Smith Steffy. She was the wife of Matthew J. MacDuff. Ruth was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1960. She was a homemaker...
Janet M. "Judy" (Miller) Fessler
May 23, 2019
Janet M. "Judy" Fessler, 83, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, May 23rd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on September 11, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Glen & Lillian (Schwalm) Miller.
She was the loving wife of Guy R. Fessler.
Judy was a...
Floyd H. Fidler, Sr.
May 19, 2019
Floyd H. Fidler, Sr., 82, of Pottsville, formerly of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, May 19th, at his granddaughter, Tonya's home, surrounded by family.
Born in Pottsville on November 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Herman & Verna (Wessner) Fidler.
He was the widower of Madeline June (Geiger) Fidler,...
Robert W. Heisler, Jr.
May 17, 2019
Robert W. Heisler, Jr., 72, passed away Friday, May 17th, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.
Born in Pottsville, PA on March 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert W. Heisler, Sr., & Blanche B. (Peiffer) Heisler.
Bobby worked at Embreeville State Hospital in the kitchen, and most recently Handi Crafters.
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Helen (Sweitzer) Pohronezny
May 14, 2019
Helen Pohronezny, 97, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, May 14, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Minersville, on May 4, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Magdalene Wasiloski and Frank Sweitzer. She was the widow of Michael G. Pohronezny, who passed away Jan. 8, 2010. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill...
Annetta M. (Koch) Zemencik
May 12, 2019
Annetta M. Zemencik, 81, of Summit Station, passed away Sunday, May 12th, at home.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 12, 1937, she was a daughter of the late William & Kathryn (Scheithauer) Koch.
She was the loving wife of Edward C. Zemencik. The couple shared 57 years of marriage.
Annetta retired from...
Joseph J. Pahira
May 10, 2019
Joseph J. Pahira, 64, of Wayne Township, passed away Friday, May 10th, at Circle M Campground, Lancaster.
Born in Pottsville on May 29, 1954, he was a son of the late George & Dorothy (Awarski) Pahira.
He was the husband of Carolyn E. (Ploskon) Pahira.
Joe was a graduate of Minersville High School,...
Elizabeth M. (Russell) Fekette
May 10, 2019
Elizabeth M. Fekette, age 71, of Cressona, passed away May 10th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Services will be privately held.
Audrey Elaine (Schoffstall) Kienzle
May 9, 2019
Audrey Elaine Kienzle, 84, passed away Thursday, May 9th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.
Born in Pottsville on September 23, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Earl & Nina (Hopple) Schoffstall.
She was the widow of Richard Charles Kienzle, Sr., who passed away in 1995.
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Carol A. (Krause) Boyer
May 7, 2019
Carol A. Boyer, 75, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, May 7th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on July 24, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Clarence W. & Marion (Sibbett) Krause.
In addition to her parents, Carol was also preceded in death by her brother, Daniel G. Krause....
Beatrice J. (Fidler) Fisher
May 5, 2019
Beatrice J. "Beacie" Fisher, age 90, of Willow Lake, passed away Sunday, May 5th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on June 3, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Mamie (Hertzel) Fidler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harrison A. Fisher, in 2009....
Anna Mae (Onavage) Lazarchick
Apr 29, 2019
Anna Mae Lazarchick, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on October 23, 1937, she was a daughter of the late August & Edith (Wagner) Onavage.
She was the loving wife of Paul B. Lazarchick. The couple would have...
Ida Mae (Lutz) Blankenhorn
Apr 28, 2019
Ida Mae Lutz Blankenhorn, 78, of Reedsville, Wayne Township, passed away Sunday, April 28th, at home surrounded by loving family. Born in Wayne Township on January 8, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Marian (Reed) Lutz. She married her devoted husband, Wayne H. Blankenhorn on May 26, 1962, and spent 56 years building a family...
May I. (Reed) Miller
Apr 26, 2019
May A. Miller, 96, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away April 26 at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown, where she had been a resident. Born in Schuylkill Haven on Dec. 22, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Motes Reed. She was the widow of Guy L. Miller, who passed away in January of 2005. In...
Fern A. (Kerschner) Felty
Apr 25, 2019
Fern A. Felty, 79, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, April 25th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.
Born in South Manheim Township on May 27, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Merlin & Lillian Kerschner.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Sherwood P. Felty, Sr. on September 22, 2011.
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Joanne (Bentz) Hepler
Apr 19, 2019
Joanne Hepler, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, April 19th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born on June 15, 1931, she was a daughter of the late John & Florence (Hahner) Bentz.
She was the widow of Sterling "Skeet" Hepler.
Skeet and Joanne loved to travel. For...
Lee S. Mcguinness
Apr 11, 2019
Lee S. McGuinness, 31, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 11th, at his residence.
Lee was born in Pottsville, on December 26, 1987.He was a son of the late Marsha K. (Saylor) McGuinness, and Gary L. McGuinness, a retired fuel delivery driver for Keller/Jack Rich, Schuylkill Haven.
Lee graduated from Blue Mountain...
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