Obituaries
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. Stabingas
Sep 8, 2014
Robert G. Stabingas, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Monday after a short stay at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Pottsville, Aug. 28, 1949, he was a son of the late George and Nellie Brillius Stabingas. He was married to his devoted wife, Phyllis A. Sleva Stabingas. Bob was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1967....
Daniel Gene Croneberger
Sep 8, 2014
Daniel Gene Croneberger, 30, of Auburn, passed away Monday at his parents' home. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Oct. 11, 1983, he was a son of Mark and Janet Jaeger Croneberger, Auburn. Daniel attended Blue Mountain schools and was previously employed by SAPA and Ken's Tires, both in Cressona, and Cougles Recycling, Auburn. He was preceded in death by his...
Jean E. Geary
Sep 5, 2014
Jean E. Geary, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, died Friday at her residence while in the company of family members. Born in Cressona, Aug, 18, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Esther V. Strauch Spitler. She was the wife of Leonard E. "Red" Geary, to whom she was married 61 years. Jean was a graduate of...
Carey R. Schaeffer
Sep 4, 2014
Carey R. Schaeffer Sr., 77, of Cressona, passed away Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street. Born in Good Spring, Oct. 25, 1936, he was a son of the late Andrew and Ella Young Schaeffer. He was the husband of Barbara A. Augustine Schaeffer, to whom he was married 57 years. Carey was a graduate of Porter Township High...
Jerome H. "Humpy" Zimmerman
Aug 27, 2014
Jerome H. "Humpy" Zimmerman, 65, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, August 27th at home. Born in Pottsville, June 14, 1949, he was a son of the late Ray M. and Elizabeth McGoey Zimmerman. He was the husband of Doreen E. Dierwechter Zimmerman. A graduate of Nativity BVM High School, he was a proud veteran of the Army, 1st Infantry...
Richard E. Wisner
Aug 24, 2014
Richard E. Wisner, 87, a lifelong resident of Schuylkill Haven, entered into eternal life Sunday at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schuylkill Haven, Dec. 12, 1926, he was a son of the late Harry C. and Mary Gallagher Wisner. He attended Schuylkill Haven schools and was formerly employed as a welder by Losch Boilers and retired...
Elsie S. Shive
Aug 24, 2014
Born in Auburn, Feb. 6, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John Miller and Mable Herring. She was preceded in death by her companion of 20 years, Francis Bowers. Elsie was employed by the former Pottsville Hospital as a housekeeper. She is survived by two sons, John Shive Sr. and his fiancee, Kim Hoffman, Landingville, and William...
George H. Dunkle
Aug 23, 2014
George H. "Pud" Dunkle, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 23rd, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.
Born in Harrisburg, PA on August 21, 1949, he was a son of the late George H. & Alice (Weiss) Dunkle.
He was the husband of Dorothy M. "Dottie" (Baker) Dunkle, Orwigsburg.
Pud was honorably...
Ruth V. Eckert
Aug 18, 2014
Ruth V. Eckert, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in North Manheim Township, May 4, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Jennie Reber Bowen. She married her husband, Paul Eckert, in 1947. Ruth was a member of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was formerly employed...
Earl T. Deatrich, Sr.
Sep 28, 2012
Earl T. Deatrich Sr., 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at Rest Haven Nursing Home.
Earl was born in Schuylkill Haven, Jan. 29, 1927, a son of the late John A. and Sadie Hoffman Deatrich.
He married Mae Leah Mengel Deatrich, July 17, 1951.
Earl served in the Army as a tech...
Norma Jean (Plodis) Hummel
Jun 9, 2012
Norma Jean Hummel, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street, with her family by her side.
Norma was born at home in Palo Alto, July 13, 1931.
She was a daughter of the late Albert A. and Turine A. Suter Plodis.
She was a graduate of Pottsville...
Richard "Wes" Naus
Feb 28, 1961
Richard W. (Wes) Naus, 61, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday February 4th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Wes was born in Holyoke, Mass on February 28, 1961, a son of Patricia A. (Vitelli) and Rollin "Mike" Naus, of Schuylkill Haven.
He was the husband of Robyn (Frickert) Naus to whom he was married...
Irene E. "Beanie" Zimmerman
Irene "Beanie" Zimmerman, 70, of Auburn, died Friday. Her departure from us begs the question. How can such a little person leave such a large hole? She was generous with her time, talent and affection and treasure. She made others feel wanted. She taught her child that a trip to the library was an adventure that promised a thousand...
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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...
Charles L. Foster
Charles L. Foster, 51, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 8th, at his residence.
Charles was born in Frankfurt, Germany on November 4, 1964, a son of the late Eria May (Farne) and Charles Foster.
He was the husband of Lori A. (Neiswander) Foster.
He was...
Randy J. Kramer, Sr.
Randy J. Kramer Sr., 63, of West Brunswick Township, passed away Thursday at his residence. Randy was born in Pottsville, Aug. 4, 1952, a son of Catherine Geiger Kramer, West Brunswick Township, and the late Lewis Kramer. He served in the Army. In addition to his mother, Randy is survived by sons, Randy J. Kramer Jr., Pottsville, Brandon J....
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