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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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David Allen Smith
Jul 25, 2024
David Allen Smith, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, July 25th, at his residence, surrounded by family. Born in Pottsville on August 30, 1958, he was a son of the late Paul & Dawn (Stoudt) Smith. Dave was a 1976 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He had worked as a self-employed contractor. Dave is survived by three...
Dorothy Leah Singley
Jul 20, 2024
Dorothy Leah Singley, 92, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Saturday, July 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
She was born in Pottsville on October 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Leah Rebecca (Butz) and John Williams Bedford.
Married 51 years, Dorothy was the widow of...
Kenneth G. "Heiny" Heinbach
Jul 19, 2024
Kenneth G. "Heiny" Heinbach, 95, formerly of Auburn, passed away Friday, July 19th, at Pinebrook Personal Care Facility, Orwigsburg, where he had been a resident for 4 months. Born in Auburn on March 8, 1929, he was a son of the late Arthur & Edith (Schaeffer) Heinbach. Heiny was the widower of Betty (Koch) Witmier Heinbach. They were married...
Shelby J. (Trumbo) Leymeister
Jul 16, 2024
Shelby J. Leymeister, 84, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on August 27, 1939, she was a daughter of the late John F. & Izola Mae (Reigel) Trumbo.
She was the widow of Donald W. Leymeister, Sr., who passed away in...
Roger Dale Hubert, Sr.
Jul 15, 2024
Roger Dale Hubert, Sr., 73, of Cressona, passed away Monday, July 15th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Alma, Michigan on November 11, 1950, he was a son of the late Joseph Henry Hubert & Dorothy Hubert Donnelly.
Roger was a 1970 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
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Mary L. Brown
Jul 14, 2024
Mary L. Brown, 81, of Friedensburg, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pine Grove on January 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ruth I. (Hughes) and John C. Hikes.
Mary was the widow of Richard L. Brown, who passed away in April of 2023.
She...
Janet L. (Rhoades) Wilson
Jul 12, 2024
Janet L. Wilson, 68, of Minersville, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven from home surrounded by her loving family and longtime friend, Jane Sunday.
She was born in Pottsville on September 24, 1955 of the late Herbert (Scotty) Rhoades and Shirley Heffner. She was raised by her step-mother, the late D. Joy (Bosché) Rhoades.
Janet...
Cathy Lee (Hassler) Serfass
Jul 11, 2024
Cathy Lee Serfass, 61, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Thursday, July 11th, at home.
Born in Allentown on September 11, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Bruce & Jean (White) Hassler.
She was the widow of Ronald Melvin Serfass, her husband of 38 years. He preceded her in death...
Kathleen D. “Sissy” (Walters) Lafferty
Jul 10, 2024
Kathleen "Sissy" D. (Walters) Lafferty, 80, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, surrounded by her family.
Born in Pottsville on March 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Wanda L. (Dalton) Burch and Lawrence A. Waters, Sr.
Kathleen is the paramour of Paul Auman,...
Regina L. Brennan
Jul 9, 2024
Regina L. Brennan, 97, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on May 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Brennan) and James Trabosh. Regina was the widow of James F. Brennan. She was a 1945 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Regina was employed as...
Leroy Milton Beck, Jr.
Jul 7, 2024
Leroy Milton Beck, Jr., 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, July 7th, at home. Born in Reading on February 13, 1958, he was the son of the late Doris Louise (Swavely) Weaver and Leroy Milton Beck, Sr. After graduating from Reading Senior High School, Leroy was employed as a chef at various restaurants in Berks County and served...
Norma I. Noecker
Jul 5, 2024
Norma I. Noecker, 59, of Landingville, passed away Friday, July 5th, at home. She was born in Pottsville on April 6, 1965. Norma was the wife of Charles Noecker to whom she was married for 39 years. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and attended flight school. Norma was employed as a stocker for Hills and...
Allen Homan
Jul 1, 2024
Allen Homan, age 66, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024. Allen was a beloved member of his family as well as his community and will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Born on September 09 1957, Allen lived a life full of passion and purpose. He...
Carol Ann (Hallick) Neifert
Jun 30, 2024
Carol Ann Neifert, 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, June 30th, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.
She was born in Pottsville on August 9, 1962, a daughter of the late Edward & LaVerne (Neade) Hallick.
Carol graduated from Blue Mountain High School with the Class of 1980.
...
Marvin A. Berger
Jun 29, 2024
Marvin A. Berger, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 29th at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, on September 16, 1937, a son of the late Walter Maynard "Barney" Berger & Sue (Matlock) Berger.
Marvin graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1955....
Kenneth D. Yoder, Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
Kenneth D. Yoder, Sr., 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, June 26th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Friedensburg, PA on February 18, 1932, he was a son of the late George & Carrie (Moyer) Yoder.
He was the widower of Shirley S. (Schrader) Yoder, his wife of 48 years.
In addition to...
Stanley S. Hughes
Jun 25, 2024
Stanley S. Hughes, 96, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 25th, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Harrisburg on September 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Arthur & Mary (Shierman) Hughes.
Stanley was the husband of his loving and devoted wife, Phyllis J. (Guidici) Hughes, to whom...
Harold W. Berkheiser
Jun 10, 2024
Harold W. Berkheiser, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 10th, at home, surrounding by family.
Born in Summit Station on October 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Lillie E. (Rhine) and William D. Berkheiser.
Harold was the husband of Joan E. (Reidler) Berkheiser, to whom he was married 68 years....
Ronald M. Serfass
Jun 10, 2024
Ronald M. Serfass, 64, of Auburn, passed away Monday, June 10th, at home.
Born in Bethlehem on June 25, 1959, he was the son of Melvin Serfass, of Auburn and the late Lois (Horvath) Serfass.
Ronald was the husband of Cathy (Hassler) Serfass to whom he was married 38 years.
He graduated from...
Christopher Whalen
Jun 9, 2024
Christopher Whalen, 43, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, June 9th, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville on July 22, 1980, he was the son of Kathy Beach James, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Edward Whalen.
Christopher attended Schuylkill Haven High School and obtained his GED. He then attended LCCC for Welding.
He...
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