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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Jesse J. Stine

Jesse J. Stine

Sep 29, 2016

Jesse J. Stine, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday at his residence. Jesse was born in Cleversburg, Jan. 30, 1938, a son of the late William J. Stine and Kathryn E. Durf. He was the husband of Donna M. Flenders Stine, whom he married May 6, 1978. He graduated from Shippensburg High School, Class of 1955, and served in...

Elizabeth J. "Bettie" (Berdanier)  Cresina

Elizabeth J. "Bettie" (Berdanier) Cresina

Sep 28, 2016

Elizabeth J. "Bettie" Cresina, 92, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, September 28th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Elizabeth was born in Reading, on May 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Charity (Reimert) Berdanier and George  Berdanier.

She was the widow of Michael  Cresina, who passed away in 1995.

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Evelyn Arlene (Cartwright)  Eifert

Evelyn Arlene (Cartwright) Eifert

Sep 27, 2016

Evelyn Arlene Eifert, 93, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, September 27th, at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, where she had been a resident.

Born in Pottsville on July 14, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Christopher L. & Catherine F. (Yost) Cartwright.

She was the widow of Walter...

Joan E. Burbank

Joan E. Burbank

Sep 26, 2016

Joan E. Burbank, 79, of Tremont, passed away Monday, September 26th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Joan was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 23, 1936, a daughter of the late Catherine (Klatko) and John  Burbank.

She was a graduate of St. Clair High School and was formerly employed by...

Franklin Milner, Sr.

Franklin Milner, Sr.

Sep 23, 2016

Franklin Milner, Sr., 78, formerly Jamaica, NY, a current resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, September 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill South Jackson, Pottsville.

Franklin was born in Manhattan, New York on December 30, 1937, a son of the late Theodore Milner & Loretta Bender.

He was the husband of...

Jane F. Sieck

Jane F. Sieck

Sep 23, 2016

Jane F. Sieck, 63, of Panorama City, Calif., passed away Friday at Providence Tarzana Medical Center, Tarzana, Calif., surrounded by family and friends. Born in Pottsville, Jan. 30, 1953, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Virginia M. Kehoe Sieck. Jane was a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and received her bachelor's degree from ...

Mace D. Schreckengost

Mace D. Schreckengost

Sep 23, 2016

Mace D. Schreckengost, 56, passed away Friday, September 23 at his residence. Born in Lebanon on May 8, 1960, he was a son of Betty Schreckengost of Auburn and the late Robert Schreckengost. He was a graduate of Northern Lebanon High School and was formerly employed as a truck driver. Mace was a hard worker and also enjoyed the...

Joyce K. (Jones)  Brenneman

Joyce K. (Jones) Brenneman

Sep 22, 2016

Joyce K. Brenneman, 87, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville. Born in Minersville, Feb. 5, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Edward G. and Effie M. Davis Jones. She was the widow of Frederick Brenneman, who passed away in 1993. She was of the Protestant faith. She was a graduate of...

Lowell T. Gilbert

Lowell T. Gilbert

Sep 19, 2016

Lowell "Jim"  T. Gilbert, 81, of Seton Manor Orwigsburg, formerly of Schuylkill Haven died Monday, September 19th, at Seton Manor.

Lowell was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on March 10, 1935, a son of the late Alice (Moyer) and Ceylon L. Gilbert.

He was the widower of Elizabeth  (Wiley) Gilbert. who died  March...

Sophie E. (Klementovich)  Boyer

Sophie E. (Klementovich) Boyer

Sep 18, 2016

Sophie E. Boyer, 94, of Venice, FL passed away Sunday, September 18th, at Venice Regional Medical Center where she was a patient since September 13, 2016.

Sophie was born in Mahanoy City, on April 18, 1922, a daughter of the late Elizabeth and Charles  Klementovich.

She was the widow of Walter ...

Sophie E. (Klementovich)  Boyer

Sophie E. (Klementovich) Boyer

Sep 18, 2016

Sophie E. Boyer, 94, of Venice, FL passed away Sunday, September 18th, at Venice Regional Medical Center where she was a patient since September 13, 2016.

Sophie was born in Mahanoy City, on April 18, 1922, a daughter of the late Elizabeth and Charles  Klementovich.

She was the widow of Walter ...

Theresa Woleschok

Theresa Woleschok

Sep 17, 2016

Theresa Woleschok, 100, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at Reading Hospital, West Reading. Theresa was born in Kaska, Jan. 24, 1916, a daughter of the late Theresa Bagin and Peter Hlyudzik. She was the widow of Jacob Woleschok, who passed away in 1973. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. Theresa is the...

Francis M. Portland

Francis M. Portland

Sep 13, 2016

Francis M. Portland, 72, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Francis was born in Pottsville, Sept. 26, 1943, a son of the late Francis J. and Mildred E. Thomas Portland. He was a 1961 graduate of Pottsville High School and continued his education at West Chester University, graduating in 1965 with a bachelor of...

Helen Marie (Barry)  Keating

Helen Marie (Barry) Keating

Sep 11, 2016

Helen Marie Keating, 48, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday at her residence. Born in Kingsburg, N.J., Aug. 19, 1968, she was a daughter of Francis and Shirley Fecteau, Vermont, and the late Marilyn Barry. Helen is survived by her companion, Marc Miller, Schuylkill Haven; three daughters, Alyssa Keating, Lehighton, Jenna Keating, New Jersey, and Samantha Woods, Schuylkill Haven;...

Edward A. Hallick, Sr.

Edward A. Hallick, Sr.

Sep 11, 2016

Edward A. Hallick, Sr., 85, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, September 11th, at Rosewood Nursing Home, North Manheim Township.

Born in Pottsville on May 25, 1931, he was a son of the late John & Florence (Yakaitis) Hallick.

In addition to his parents, Ed is also preceded in death by his...

Kathleen L.. Pope

Kathleen L.. Pope

Sep 8, 2016

Kathleen L. Pope, 66, of North Wales, PA, previously of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, September 8th, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Lansdale, PA.

Born in Pottsville on March 18, 1950, she was a daughter of Robert M. Pope, Elizabethtown, PA, and the late Eleanor M. (Staller) Pope.

Kathleen was a graduate of...

John H. Hoffer, Jr.

John H. Hoffer, Jr.

Aug 28, 2016

John H. Hoffer Jr., 59, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. John was born in Reading, Sept. 8, 1956, a son of the late John H. Sr. and Delores Berbakov Hoffer. He was employed by AEX Courier and was the former owner of John Hoffer Meats in the Reading Farmers Market. John is survived by...

Doris I. (Dibble)  Duda

Doris I. (Dibble) Duda

Aug 28, 2016

Doris I. Duda, 76, of Pine Grove, passed away Sunday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Doris was born in Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 2, 1939, a daughter of the late Elmer and Inez Clave Dibble. Doris was the widow of Ronald Duda, who passed away in 2004. Doris was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran...

Marlene A. (Leiby)  Bensinger

Marlene A. (Leiby) Bensinger

Aug 27, 2016

Marlene A. Bensinger, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born in Wayne Township, Jan. 30, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Russell H. and Essie Miller Leiby. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven. Marlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition...

Kaye L. (Lengle)  Harding

Kaye L. (Lengle) Harding

Aug 23, 2016

Kaye L. Harding, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 23rd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on January 30, 1948, she was a daughter of Ellen R. (Zerbe) Lengle, resident of Seton Manor and the late Ernest Lengle.

She was the wife of Dennis R. Harding.

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