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 L. Koppenhaver

Robert L. Koppenhaver

Sep 27, 2025

Robert L. Koppenhaver, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, September 27th, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pottsville on December 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Lisa Lottie (Lehnert) and Robert L. Koppenhaver.

Married 57 years, Robert was the husband of JoAnn M. (Dohner) Koppenhaver.

Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army for 41 years, retiring with the...

Donna J. Dabashinsky

Donna J. Dabashinsky

Sep 25, 2025

Donna J. Dabashinsky, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 25th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on December 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Coller) and Isaac Gehrig.

Donna was the widow of John M. Dabashinsky.

After graduating from Pottsville School of Nursing, Donna began her career as a registered nurse at Greenview Nursing Home, where she worked...

Barbara A. Barone

Barbara A. Barone

Sep 25, 2025

Barbara A. Barone of Heckscherville passed away Thursday, September 25th on her 69th birthday, with her family by her side.

Barbara was a daughter of the late Frank A. & Ann (Horan) Barone.

She was a 1974 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Barbara was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville, and a member of the former St. Kieran's Parish, Heckscherville.

She...

Mariann M. Smith

Mariann M. Smith

Sep 22, 2025

Mariann M. Smith, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, September 22nd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Mariann was born in Springfield, IL on August 24, 1936, a daughter of the late John & Geraldine (Stubbs) Muller.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Jo Middlemass.

Mariann had worked as a professional photographer and a nursing...

Betty Ann Grickis

Betty Ann Grickis

Sep 18, 2025

Betty Ann Grickis, 97, formerly of Haven Fair Lawn, passed away Thursday, September 18th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

Born in Palo Alto on October 12, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Alice (Mellinger) Clocker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard "Dick" Grickis, and her second husband, William Lambert.

In addition to her parents...

Eleanor M. Moyer

Eleanor M. Moyer

Sep 17, 2025

Eleanor M. Moyer, 91, former resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17th, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on August 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Helm) Hewes.

On November 19th, 1955, Eleanor married the late Lamar Moyer who passed away in 2020.

Eleanor loved dancing, crafting, baking, shopping,...

Shirley R. Croneberger

Shirley R. Croneberger

Sep 16, 2025

Shirley R. Croneberger, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on September 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Bethlehem campus.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late May C. (Berger) and Harry M. Felty.

Shirley was the wife of the late Bruce A. Croneberger, who passed away in 2019.

She was a 1952 graduate of...

Joseph Shollenberger

Joseph Shollenberger

Sep 13, 2025

Joseph W. Shollenberger, 75, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13th, just short of his birthday. He was a resident of Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Steffanic) Shollenberger.

A member of St. Patrick’s growing up, he graduated from Nativity. Shockingly, he became an electrician by trade. Before retiring, he was employed...

Carol A. Lopez

Carol A. Lopez

Sep 11, 2025

Carol A. Lopez, 56, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 11th.

Born in Pottsville on June 14, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Marie (McDermott) Wisner and Vernon Dillman.

Married 29 years, she was the wife of Mark Lopez.

After graduating from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1987, Carol attended Northampton Community College where she completed the dental assistant program.

Carol...

John C. Plaxa

John C. Plaxa

Sep 8, 2025

John C. Plaxa, 81, of Auburn, passed away Monday, September 8th, at his residence. 

Born in Frackville on May 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Sophie (Klementovich) Boyer and John Plaxa.

John was the widower of Joanne D. (Snokus) Plaxa. The couple shared 53 years happily married before Joanne’s passing in 2020. 

He attended George Washington University and graduated with...

Larry L. Fidler

Larry L. Fidler

Sep 7, 2025

Larry L. Fidler, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, September 7th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on July 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Verna (Stump) and Lamar Fidler.

Married 47 years, he was the husband of Linda L. (Klahr) Fidler.

Larry was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

He served in the U.S....

Daniel A. Sell

Daniel A. Sell

Sep 6, 2025

Daniel Sell, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 6th at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA. Daniel was born in Quakertown on August 1,1956, a son of the late Carol Lou (McFarland) Sell and Daniel Sell.

He is survived by his daughter Katelyn McNeill (Sell) and husband Daniel McNeill. Grandchildren Quinn McNeill and Zoey McNeill. Sister Laurie Glass (Sell)...

Dolores M. Morgan

Dolores M. Morgan

Sep 5, 2025

Dolores M. Morgan, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, September 5th, peacefully at home.

Dolores was born in Pottsville on January 27, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Alvin & Arlene (Graeff) Kerschner.

She was the widow of Marlin E. Morgan, Jr. In addition to her parents & husband, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie...

Larry W. Keller

Larry W. Keller

Sep 3, 2025

Larry W. Keller, 71, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, September 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St.

Born in Reading on February 27, 1954, he was the son of the late Betty M. (Zieber) and Harold Keller.

Married 34 years, Larry was the husband of Judy (Stamm) Keller.

Larry attended Wilson High School.

He was employed at Cabelas for many years. 

In...

Bridgett Trumbach

Bridgett Trumbach

Aug 31, 2025

Bridgett Trumbach, 64, of Mohrsville, Pennsylvania, fulfilled her earthly journey on August 31, 2025 — an ending that carried her soul beyond this world into light and peace, where she now watches over and guides her loved ones.She was born on December 31, 1960, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Gerry Miller and Richard Anderson.Bridgett was a force...

Betty L. Noecker

Betty L. Noecker

Aug 31, 2025

Betty L. Noecker, 88, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, August 31st at her residence.

Born in Pottsville on February 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Florence V. (Russell) and Hugh K. Blakeslee.

Betty was the wife of the late Samuel Noecker, Sr.

She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Betty was a homemaker for most of her life.

She was...

Irene F. Santee

Irene F. Santee

Aug 29, 2025

Irene F. Santee, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, August 29th, at Temple University Hospital Main Campus, Philadelphia.

Irene was born in Pottsville on November 5, 1954, a daughter of the late Walter & Loretta (McNulty) Sponhouse.

Married 44 years, she was the loving wife of Stirling G. "Skeeter" Santee.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, St. Clair.

Irene was...

Gerard E. "Ger" Daley, Sr.

Gerard E. "Ger" Daley, Sr.

Aug 25, 2025

Gerard E. "Ger" Daley, Sr., 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, August 25th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on June 28, 1952, he was a son of the late Edward G. & Anna Rose (Gretsky) Daley.

He was the husband of Patricia Ann (Hughes) Daley.

Ger was a 1970 graduate of Minersville High School.

He served in the U.S. Army.Ger retired from Reidler...

R. Joan Benedict

R. Joan Benedict

Aug 24, 2025

R. Joan Benedict, 85, of Chandler, AZ, passed away Sunday, August 24th at Elmwood Senior Living.

Joan was born in Mt. Carmel, PA on October 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Michael Jelus and Lena Gidaro of Mt. Carmel, PA.

Joan was a graduate of Mt. Carmel School. She was a homemaker and worked briefly in the administration office for the...

Kathleen M. Edwards

Kathleen M. Edwards

Aug 22, 2025

Kathleen M. Edwards, 73, of St. Clair, passed away Friday, August 22nd at her son’s residence.

Born in Pottsville on April 9, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Hilda (Pales) Miller and Raymond Honicker II.

Kathleen was the wife of the late George R. Edwards who passed away in 1989.

After attending Schuylkill Haven High School, Kathleen was employed at multiple...