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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Mary F. Eckert

Mary F. Eckert

Aug 11, 2025

Mary F. Eckert, 81, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, August 11th, at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on August 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Lawrence) and Thomas J. Campion.

She was the wife of the late Robert J. Eckert, Sr.

She was of the Catholic Faith.

Mary was employed as a machine operator at...

Carol A. Werner

Carol A. Werner

Aug 7, 2025

Carol A. Werner, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, August 7th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on May 7, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Thelma (Bush) and James Frew.

Married 58 years, Carol was the wife of Bruce A.Werner.

She was a 1963 graduate of Minersville Area Jr./Sr. High School.

Carol was employed as a machine operator for Union Knitting...

John D. W. Reiley

John D. W. Reiley

Aug 7, 2025

John D. W. Reiley, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, August 7th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

John was born in Pottsville on October 29, 1935, a son of the late Edmund & Cecelia (Dewey) Reiley.

Married 54 years, he was the widower of Agnes E. (McGowan) Reiley.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

John was a graduate...

Leona C. Semanchick

Leona C. Semanchick

Aug 4, 2025

Leona Eleanor Cecilia Semanchick, 87, of Pottsville passed away August 4th at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill Hospital, Pottsville, PA.

Born on November 8, 1937 and raised in New Philadelphia, Leona was a daughter of the late Stanley & Anna (Grigalunas) Kubilus.

Married 60 years, she was the loving wife of Harry Semanchick.

Leona was a 1955 graduate of St. Stephen High...

Caleb D. Shaner

Caleb D. Shaner

Aug 2, 2025

Caleb Daniel Shaner, 21, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Saturday, August 2nd due to a tragic accident.

Born on June 27th, 2004, he was the son of Kelli R. (Welker) Shaner, Schuylkill Haven and MSgt William P. Shaner, USAF (Ret.), Orwigsburg.

On April 15th, 2022 of his senior year in high school, Caleb enlisted in the United States Air Force. After...

Thomas D. Cragen

Thomas D. Cragen

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas D. Cragen, 55, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, August 1st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Wareham, MA on May 21, 1970, he was the son of the late Patricia D. (McDonald) and John W. Cragen, Jr.

Thomas was a 1989 graduate of Schuylkill Intermediate 29.

He was employed at the Country Squire Motel & Restaurant in Schuylkill...

Robert J. Cunningham

Robert J. Cunningham

Jul 31, 2025

Robert J. Cunningham, 76, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, July 31st at home.

Born in Philadelphia on October 24th, 1948, he was the son of the late Delores (Jankiewicz) and Earl O. Cunningham.

Married 50 years, Robert was the husband of Rosemarie A. (Wholey).

Robert received his Master’s Degree in Administration from Villanova University.

He was employed as a principal at the Archdioceses of...

Rosemary Rumble

Rosemary Rumble

Jul 30, 2025

Rosemary Rumble, 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 30th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville on January 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle (Russell) and Howard Dinger.

Rosemary was the wife of the late Kenneth Rumble who passed away in 2021.

She was a member of Christ Fellowship Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Rosemary was a 1965 graduate...

Hope Hutton Casey

Hope Hutton Casey

Jul 26, 2025

Hope Hutton Casey, daughter of Patrick and Susan Casey, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025.

In addition to her parents, Hope is survived by her brother Quinn Casey and his wife Dr. Julia Ferris, her sister Neave Casey, her grandmothers Kathleen Casey and Judith Goehring; her Aunt Maria Casey, her Uncles Michael Casey and John Dudek; her Uncle and Aunt...

Marilyn Deegan

Marilyn Deegan

Jul 25, 2025

Marilyn Clare Deegan, 69, of Los Angeles, CA passed away July 25, 2025.

A Viewing will be held at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, Pottsville on Monday, August 11th from 9:30-10:30 AM. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pottsville at 11 AM.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.

Helen Joan Manfredi

Helen Joan Manfredi

Jul 25, 2025

Helen J. Manfredi of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, July 25th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in New Philadelphia, on August 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Adele (Yutsas) and Joseph Snyder.

She was the widow of Neil J. Manfredi, who passed away in 2003.

She was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia and...

Steve C. Phillips

Steve C. Phillips

Jul 23, 2025

Steve C. Phillips, 79, of Auburn, PA, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away Wednesday, July 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Steve was born in Boston, MA on November 8, 1945, a son of the late George C. & Louise (Ciampi) Phillips.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Jody...

Robert I. Wagner

Robert I. Wagner

Jul 20, 2025

Robert I. Wagner, 90, passed away Sunday, July 20th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove, where he had been a resident.

Born in Pottsville on December 28, 1934, he was a son of the late Irvin Robert & Isabel (Klinger) Wagner.

He was the widower of Nancy A. Wagner.

Bob was a member of Salem-Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove. He...

Joseph Rashad Hook

Joseph Rashad Hook

Jul 18, 2025

Joseph Rashad Hook, 34, of Pottsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18th.

Born in Pottsville on December 20, 1990, he was a son of the late Bessie Mae "Patricia" Hook and Francis J. "Red" Zawidski.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his infant sister, Ny-Eema Zawidski, & several cousins.

He was a member of Bethel AME,...

Thomas J. "Jed" Bartashus, Jr.

Thomas J. "Jed" Bartashus, Jr.

Jul 18, 2025

Thomas J. “Jed” Bartashus, Jr., 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, 18th.

Born in Pottsville on January 30, 1969, he was a son of Thomas J. “Digger” Bartashus, Sr., & Judith Bernitsky Bartashus, of New Philadelphia.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his children: Emily Bartashus, Colorado, Bella Bartashus, & Thomas J. Bartashus,...

Anne D. Ruof

Anne D. Ruof

Jul 17, 2025

Anne D. Ruof, 92, a longtime Lake Wynonah resident, passed away July 17, 2025, in Bethlehem PA.



Born in Worthington, OH, on February 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Eva (Smith) and Costas Demos.



Anne was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Richard A. Ruof, who passed away in 2010.



In 1955, Anne received her Bachelor’s degree in Community Recreation from...

Gary L. "Paca" McLaughlin

Gary L. "Paca" McLaughlin

Jul 16, 2025

Gary L. "Paca" McLaughlin, 71, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Coaldale, PA on May 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Marian V. (Rothermal) and John McLaughlin.

Married 39 years, Paca was the husband of Janet B. (Feeley) McLaughlin.

After graduation from Tamaqua Area High School in 1973, Paca attended Lehigh...

June L. Renninger

June L. Renninger

Jul 16, 2025

June L Renninger, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away July 16th at home. 

Born in Pottsville on June 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Laura (Starr) and Robert Martin.

June was the wife of the late Edwin F. Renninger who passed away in 2001.

She was a homemaker for most of her life, and took pride in caring for her...

Jeffrey A. Clark

Jeffrey A. Clark

Jul 16, 2025

Jeffrey A. “Mex” Clark, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, at home.

Jeffrey was born in Cressona on August 15, 1955, a son of the late Betty Herring.

He was formerly employed by Bill's Produce.

Jeffrey is survived by his aunt & uncle, Sandy & Ron Strause, Schuylkill Haven.

Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.

Ronald P. Tranosky

Ronald P. Tranosky

Jul 10, 2025

Ronald P. Tranosky, 73, of Pottsville, PA passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 27, 1951, he was the son of the late Paul Tranosky and Evelyn (Weaver) Doyne and Thomas Doyne.

Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Donna (Witmier) Tranosky; daughter, Dr. Casey (Tranosky) Horvath, wife of Stephen Horvath, Pottsville, PA;...