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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Robert G. Krell
Oct 14, 2018
Robert G. Krell, 88, of Pottsville, passed away in his home, peacefully in his sleep on October 14, 2018.
Born in Pottsville on May 19,1930, he was the son of the late Conrad Krell and Elsie (Keifer) Krell. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 46 years, Kathryn (Williams) Krell, his daughter, Robin Krell, his...

Marion Emma (Haldeman) Geary
Oct 11, 2018
Marion Emma Haldeman Geary, 84, of Wayne Township, passed away Thursday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Wayne Township, June 25, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Lillie Stump Haldeman. Marion was a 1951 graduate of the former Cressona High School. She earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown...
John Harold Smith
Oct 8, 2018
John Harold Smith, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, October 8th, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville.
Born on the family farm in Auburn, PA on August 1, 1950, he was a son of the late Harold & Wladyslawa Smith.
In addition to his parents, John is also preceded in death by his brother,...
Deacon Edward E. Freed
Oct 6, 2018
Deacon Edward E. Freed age 73 was called home to his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2018 with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Lebanon, PA and had lived in Williamstown, NJ and Auburn, PA. He Graduated from Lebanon High School and Diesel Engineering Trade School.
Ed...

Louise Walters
Oct 6, 2018
Louise A. Walters, 80, of Cumbola, died Saturday, October 6th, peacefully, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, 17th and Chew Allentown, Lehigh County.
Louise was born in Auburn, PA on August 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Mable (Herring) Dixon and Jessie Dixon Sr..
She was of the Protestant Faith
She retired from...

Carl A. Eidem
Oct 5, 2018
Carl A. Eidem, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, October 5th, peacefully, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville, following a 16 year battle with cancer.
Carl was born in Pottsville, PA on December 18, 1942, a son of the late Margaret (Korkie) and Arthur L. Eidem.
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Randy Lewis
Oct 4, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Randy H. Lewis announces his passing on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the age of 60 years.
Randy was a one of a kind man, who made friends with everyone he encountered. He loved working with his hands and being outside.
He will be forever remembered...

Janet M. (Berger) Butz
Oct 2, 2018
Janet M. Butz, 87, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Cressona, passed away Tuesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, Sept. 3, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Owens and Kenneth Berger. She was the widow of Kenneth W. Butz. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona, and the Cressona Order of...
Mark J. O'Brien
Sep 29, 2018
Mark Joseph O'Brien, 54, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, September 29th, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville on May 7, 1964, a son of Julia (Rodnick) Silfies, of Palo Alto and the late Harold M. Silfies, Sr.
He was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Schuylkill Haven.
...
Joy A. (Adams) Teeter
Sep 25, 2018
Joy A. Teeter, 73, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, September 25th, at her residence.
Born in Troy, PA on December 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late James & Loretta Adams.
She was the wife of Fred L. Teeter. The couple was together 50 years.
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Mervin Francis Francavage
Sep 24, 2018
Mervin Francis Francavage, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, September 24th, at home.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 24, 1927, he was a son of the late Andrew J. & Edna (Sterner) Francavage.
He was the husband of 70 years to Anna (Kuziuk) Francavage, whom he married January 4, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts.
...Richard C. Stabingas
Sep 13, 2018
Richard C. Stabingas, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Thursday, September 13th.
Born in Pottsville, PA on January 26, 1948, he was a son of the late George & Nellie (Brillius) Stabingas.
In addition to his parents, Richard is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert G. Stabingas, and nephew, Todd R. Stabingas....
Edward S. Zemanik
Sep 10, 2018
Edward S. Zemanik, 90, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away Monday, September 10th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Coaldale, PA on March 17, 1928, he was a son of the late Augustine & Pauline Vićhoć Zemanik.
He was the loving husband of Joan M. (Urban) Zemanik.The couple shared 63 years of marriage.
Ed...

Gregory F. Woznicki
Sep 7, 2018
Gregory F. Woznicki, 59, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading. Born in Pottsville, May 10, 1959, he was a son of the late Stanley Sr. and Marie Meloditz Woznicki. He was the husband of Cathy L. Reedy Woznicki. Gregory was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was a...
Mary E. (Horn) Seitzinger
Aug 31, 2018
Mary E. Horn Seitzinger, formerly of Pottsville, died Friday evening at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Mary was born in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Homer M. and Mabel Mead Horn. She graduated from Pottsville High School, Class of 1945. Mary was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and served on...

Sonia H. Hatter
Aug 30, 2018
Sonia H. Hatter, 91, of New Jersey, passed away Thursday, August 30th, at her daughter's home in Auburn, PA.
Services & interment will be privately held at the family's convenience.
Jean E. (Long) Huntzinger
Aug 29, 2018
Jean E. Huntzinger, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, August 29th, at home.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 28, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Calvin J. & Ethel (Bittler) Long.
She was the widow of Eugene "Tobey" Huntzinger, who passed away on May 4, 2015.
...C. Charles "Charlie" Brennan
Aug 23, 2018
C. Charles "Charlie" Brennan, Jr., 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, August 23rd, at his residence.
Born on August 12, 1941, a son of the late Mary Alice (Somers) Brennan and Claude Charles Brennan, Sr.
He was the widower of Doris E. (Reppert) Brennan.
Charlie was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High...

Linda L. Goodman
Aug 21, 2018
Linda L. Goodman, 68, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, August 21st, at Manor Care, Pottsville.
Linda was born in Shoemakersville, on June 19, 1950, a daughter of the late Anna Mae (Moyer) Baer and Ernest Schlegel.
She was the wife of Albert Goodman.
Linda was formerly employed...

Nadine F. (Frehafer) Oswald
Aug 18, 2018
Nadine F. Oswald, 95, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at The Gardens at York Terrace. Born in Cressona, Sept. 4, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Lettie Romberger Frehafer. She was the loving wife of the late Ray William Oswald. The couple married in September 1947. Nadine was a graduate of Cressona...
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