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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Donald S. Mcdemus
Aug 16, 2018
Donald S. McDemus, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Cressona, passed away Thursday, August 16th, at ManorCare, Pottsville.
Born in Ashland, PA on January 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Stanley & Aldona (Fritz) McDemus.
He was the widower of Ruthann Figel McDemus, who preceded him in death...
Debra Ann Chatcho
Aug 9, 2018
Debra Ann Chatcho, 56, of Pottsville, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, August 9th, surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Pottsville to the late Francis & Violet (Shomper) Chatcho.Debra attended Pottsville Area High School and was employed as a seamstress for a number of years at Cressona Knit & America Argo.Upon proudly attaining a GED as...
Regina D. (Reber) Moyer Augustine
Aug 8, 2018
Regina D. Moyer Augustine, 78, of Friedensburg, passed away Aug. 8 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Brommerstown, Feb. 5, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Lee G. and Agnes Fidler Reber. She was the widow of Richard G. Augustine, who passed away April 11, 2007. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer...
Joann Helen Roehrig
Aug 4, 2018
After a brave and courageous fight, JoAnn passed away in her home surrounded by family on August 4. She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Wilmer Weiss; her children – Ginger Weiss, Lisa Bochicchio, Lynn Hubler, and Steve Roehrig; and their spouses – Kyle, Bill, Brian, & Candee. Mammers, as they called her, was blessed to have...
Peter Koury, Sr.
Aug 3, 2018
Peter M. Koury, Sr., 60, of Hershey, PA, passed away Friday, August 3rd, at home.
Born in Pottsville, PA on November 7, 1957, he was a son of Peter M. and Shirley (Gradwell) Koury, R.D. Schuylkill Haven.
He was the husband of Susan (Milbrandt) Koury.
Pete was...
Leon John Buber
Aug 3, 2018
Leon John Buber, 88, of Wayne Township, PA, passed away Friday, August 3rd, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Born in Minersville, PA on April 11, 1930, he was a son of the late Stiney & Agnes (Jones) Buber.
He was the widower of Helen M. (Moyer) Buber, his wife of 50 years.
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Mary (Lusso) Fertich
Jul 31, 2018
Mary Lusso Fertich, Auburn, passed away Tuesday, peacefully, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Mary was born in Fultonville, N.Y., April 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Leon and Mabel Penner Lusso. She was the wife of the late Larry Fertich. She was a graduate of the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District. She attended State University of New York at Oneonta....
Gerald S. Kramer
Jul 29, 2018
Gerald S. Kramer, 78, of Landingville, passed away Sunday at home while in the company of family members. Gerald was born in Landingville, Nov. 22, 1939, a son of the late Harry and Katherine Reber Kramer. He was the husband of Mary Miller Kramer, to whom he was married for 60 years. Gerald was in charge of the cutting...
Deborah D. Urffer
Jul 26, 2018
Deborah D. Urffer, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday at home following a long, hard-fought battle. Deborah was born in Pottsville, Oct. 10, 1949, a daughter of the late Daniel and Betty Zimmerman Urffer. In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, John Salata, and her sister, Diane Fessler. She was employed...
Helen E. (Kosick) Krupa
Jul 15, 2018
Helen E. Krupa, 97, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday evening at her residence, surrounded with love from her daughter and son. Helen was born in Pottsville, Jan. 22, 1921, to the late Mary and Michael Kosick of Pottsville. She was the widow of Edward J. Krupa, who died in 2005. In addition, she was preceded in death by her...
John William Rehrig, Sr.
Jul 11, 2018
John William "Spare Parts" Rehrig, Sr., 73, of Pine Grove, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Palmerton, PA on March 24, 1945, he was a son of the late William H. & Margaret C. (Norrison) Rehrig.
He was the husband of Linda Lou (Whiteman)...
Stacie Grace (Noll) O'Neill
Jul 11, 2018
Stacie Grace O’Neill
Stacie Grace (Noll) O’Neill, 63, of Haven Fair Lawn, passed away July 11th at home, surrounded by family.
Born on September 19, 1954, she was the daughter of Phyllis and the late Kenneth Noll, Willow Lake.
She was the wife of William F. O’Neill, Jr.
She attended St....
Gene K. Rhody
Jul 11, 2018
Gene Kenneth "Geno" Rhody, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, at home with his wife, six children, and family by his side.
Born in Joliett, PA on September 26, 1937, he was a son of the late Eugene & Lila (Bendigo) Rhody.
He was the loving husband of Mary M. (Hanney) Rhody....
Gary L. Adams, Jr.
Jul 9, 2018
Gary L. Adams Jr., 51, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at his residence. Gary was born in Pottsville, Feb. 20, 1967, a son of Donna Lengle Adams, Schuylkill Haven, and Gary L. Adams Sr., Womelsdorf. He is also survived by a sister, Kym Lamberth and husband, Bill, Pine Grove; two brothers, Cory Adams and wife, Terri, Schuylkill Haven,...
Doris C. (Murray) Betack
Jul 9, 2018
Doris C. Betack, 90, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been a resident. Born in Pottsville, Jan. 26, 1928, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Wachter Murray. She was the widow of Norman T. Betack, who passed away Oct. 29, 2004. In addition to her parents and...
Emma Elizabeth Rauch
Jul 1, 2018
Emma Elizabeth Rauch, 92, known as Betty, widow of Emmett Rauch, married 63 years, longtime resident of Cressona and part-time resident of Town Bank, N.J., and Somerville, Mass., for the past 10 years, died Sunday at Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Mass. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, she worked at Atlas Powder Co., Argo Mills, and Hill's Department Store....
John William Rhodes
Jun 30, 2018
John William Rhodes, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 30th, at his residence.
Born in Palo Alto, March 15, 1927, he was a son of the late James W. & Maude (Lutz) Rhodes.
On July 5, 1952, he married the love of his life, Reta I. (Moyer) Rhodes at Christ Lutheran Church in...
Jeanette V. "Babci" (Kania) Wytovich
Jun 29, 2018
Jeanette V. "Babci" Wytovich, 93, of Port Carbon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born at Bobb Alley, Cumbola, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Hadala Kania. She was the widow of Edward Wytovich. She was a member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church,...
Helen J. Umberger
Jun 29, 2018
Helen J. Umberger, age 83, of Pottsville, died Friday, June 29 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
She was born in Pottsville on August 20, 1934. She was a daughter of the late Elmer N. and Edna (Schultz) Umberger.
Helen attended Pottsville Area High School and Empire Beauty School.
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Candida Marie (Dooley) Webber
Jun 27, 2018
Candida Marie Webber, 67, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, June 27th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St.
Born in New Philadelphia, PA on June 23, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William & Mary (Pretti) Dooley.
She was the loving wife of William E. Webber. The couple shared 43 years...
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